The National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) has announced the Top 30 for the Schutt Sports/NFCA Division I National Freshman of the Year. The award honors outstanding athletic achievement among Division I freshmen softball student-athletes. The winner will be announced prior to the start of the 2021 NCAA Women’s College World Series in Oklahoma City.
The list includes:
Addison Barnhard, Wichita State University
Hannah Becerra, California State University, Fullerton
Alyssa Brito, University of Oregon
Valerie Cagle, Clemson University *
Erin Coffel, University of Kentucky
Jayda Coleman, University of Oklahoma
Matalasi Faapito, New Mexico State University *
Shaylon Govan, Stephen F. Austin State University *
Cameron Fagan, Virginia Tech *
Cylie Halvorson, South Dakota State University *
Sarah Harness, Southern Illinois University at Carbondale *
Jazmine Hill, Arizona State University *
Hannah Hughbanks, Dixie State University *
Alissa Humphrey, James Madison University
Tiare Jennings, University of Oklahoma
Lexi Kilfoyl, University of Alabama *
Tori Kniesche, South Dakota State University
Olivia Lackie, University of South Alabama
Jenna Laird, University of Missouri
Shelby Lowe, Auburn University
Janelle Meoño, University of Arizona *
Devon Miller, Fordham University *
Kiki Milloy, University of Tennessee *
Sharlize Palacios, University of Arizona *
Taylor Pleasants, Louisiana State University
Karli Spaid, Miami University *
Ashley Trierweiler, Santa Clara University *
Alana Vawter, Stanford University *
Grace Vesco, Saint Francis University *
Jenna Wildeman, University of Central Arkansas *
(*Denotes Second Year)