Eddies get 5, Dowagiac 3 on all-region squad
Published 9:01 pm Thursday, June 16, 2016
Edwardsburg advanced five players and Dowagiac three to the Division 2 Regional Softball Team, which was released earlier this week.
The Eddies had Kailee Claire, Savannah Dixon, Layne Stinnett, Ali Strycker and Hannah Shoupe named to the squad, which is the second step in the all-state selection process.
Dowagiac’s all-regional players were Marissa Dodd, Taylor Hulett and Megan Soderbloom.
Dowagiac was also honored with one of the four sportsmanship honors.
The Division 2 All-State team will be selected after this weekend’s state finals at Michigan State University.
Division 3 All-Regional
Outfielders
Julia Carpenter, Lakeshore
Carlie Kudary, Vicksburg
Jamie Wellett, Coldwater
Marissa Dodd, Dowagiac
Kailee Claire, Edwardsburg
Mahri Younger, Lakeshore
Shortstop
Shaidan Knapp Vicksburg
Kari Prillwitz, St. Joseph
First base
Olivia Shinrock, St. Joseph
Darlene Horn, Coldwater
Second base
Savannah Dixon, Edwardsburg
Olivia Holmes, Vicksburg
Third base
Layne Stinnett, Edwardsburg
Jackie Nate, Lakeshore
Catchers
Grace Stock, Vicksburg
Payton Watson, Coldwater
Pitchers
Avery Slancik, Vicksburg
Ali Strycker, Edwardsburg
Taylor Hulett, Dowagiac
Hayley Kreiger, South Haven
Utility
Megan Soderbloom, Dowagiac
Harmoney Groves, Sturgis
Designated Player
Olivia Freeling, Lakeshore
Hannah Shoupe, Edwardsburg
At-large
Kendall Galloway, Coldwater
Coach of the Year
Paul Gephart, Vicksburg
Sportsmanship
South Haven
Dowagiac
Otsego
Harper Creek