Place earns NFCA All-Region honors

Place earns NFCA All-Region honors

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (blugolds.com)  The National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) announced the 2019 NCAA Division III All-Region softball teams with catcher Abbey Place (So.-Naperville, IL/Naperville Central) earning a spot on the Great Lakes Region Second Team.

NFCA Release

Place tallied a .310 batting average in her sophomore campaign, collecting 39 including 10 doubles while earning 20 RBIs.

The All-Region squad is comprised of three 15-player teams — plus voting ties — in each of the country's eight NCAA regions.

All-Region players are nominated and selected by NFCA member coaches in each of the eight Division III regions. First team All-Region choices are eligible for selection to the NFCA All-America team, which will be announced the evening of May 22 online at NFCA.org and in person at the NCAA Division III Championship banquet in Tyler, Texas.