Mitchell named all-district

Dowagiac freshman Kourtney Mitchell was named to the Division 2 All-District Softball Team. (Daily News Photo/File)

Champion Lakeshore dominated the Division 2 All-District softball team, which was announced Tuesday.

The Lancers, the three-time defending district and two-time defending state champions, landed four players on the squad and had their coach, Denny Dock, named to the squad.

Lakeshore also earned the sportsmanship award.

Niles, which took the Lancers eight innings before falling in the semifinals, had four players selected by the district coaches.

They were outfielder Olivia Jordan, first baseman Sarah Cramer, pitcher Molly VanDeKeere and at-large pick Tala Gentry.

Dowagiac catcher Kourtney Mitchell was also selected.

All-district is the first step in the Division 2 All-State selection process.

Division 2 All-District

Outfield

Kaitlin Cornwell, Lakeshore

Olivia Jordan, Niles

Sam Taylor, St. Joseph

First base

Sarah Cramer, Niles

Second base

Ashlyn Lieberg, St. Joseph

Third base

Alex Forsythe, Lakeshore

Catcher

Kourtney Mitchell, Dowagiac

Designated player

Rachael Knapp, St. Joseph

Utility

Haley Thibeult, Lakeshore

Pitchers

Megan Hiler, Lakeshore

Molly VanDeKeere, Niles

At-large

Tala Gentry, Niles

Sammie Averill, St. Joseph

Coach

Denny Dock

Sportsmanship

Lakeshore

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