The National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) announced Tuesday the 15 student-athletes that have been selected as finalists for the 2021 Schutt Sports/NFCA Division II National Player and Pitcher of the Year awards. The award honors the outstanding athletic achievements among softball student-athletes throughout NCAA Division II. The winners will be announced following the conclusion of the 2021 NCAA DII Softball Championship.
The 15 finalist list includes: Tatum Brummitt, Sr., University of North Carolina at Pembroke
Bailey Byers, Sr., Malone University
Hannah Rose Corbin, So., Columbus State University
Kendall Cornick, Sr., Augustana University
Sydni Hawkins, Jr., Missouri Western State University
Alyssa Herrera, Fr., Georgian Court University
Hannah Marsteller, So., Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Shanna McBroom, Grad., West Texas A&M University
Nicole Pennington, Jr., Valdosta State University
Morgan Perry, Sr., Saint Anselm College
Ellie Smith, So., Colorado Mesa University
Kenzee Smith, Fr., University of Indianapolis
Kylee Smith, Sr., University of North Georgia
Mackenzie Ward, Jr., Minnesota State University, Mankato
Faith Willenbrock, Sr., Millersville University of Pennsylvania