LOUISVILLE, Ky. –  Humboldt State senior Tiffany Hollingsworth and Western Washington freshman Anna Kasner were named the Louisville/Slugger NFCA Division II National Player and Pitcher, respectively. The duo earned the first plaudit of 2017 after outstanding play during the opening week of the season.

Hollingsworth played a pivotal role for the second-ranked Jacks as they went 5-0 at the Desert Stinger Classic. Homering in each of the first three games, she hit .438 (7-for-16) with a double, three long balls, nine RBI and seven runs scored. The senior shortstop’s performance earned her tournament MVP honors.

In the season opener against Western New Mexico, she went 3-for-3 with a double, home run, three RBI and three runs scored. The San Leandro, Calif. native also added a 3-for-4 performance with a homer, two RBI and three runs versus New Mexico Highlands.

Kasner shined as she made her collegiate debut on Feb. 5 at Chaminade. The rookie hurler went 1-0 in a pair of appearances (one start), registering 19 strikeouts and allowing only one hit in 10 innings.

In her first appearance with WWU, Kasner, a native of Milton, Wash., tossed a complete-game, one-hit shutout with 13 strikeouts in the Vikings’ season opener. Kasner retired the last 12 batters she faced, while recording seven strikeouts over the final three innings. Coming out of the bullpen in game two, Kasner fanned six in three innings of perfect relief. 

The 13 strikeouts were the most by a GNAC pitcher since 2012 and tied for the sixth-most strikeouts in a the WWU annals.

Player of the Week
Feb. 8 – Tiffany Hollingsworth (Humboldt State)

Pitcher of the Week
Feb. 8 – Anna Kasner (Western Washington)

Selected Top Performances
Hannah Reppert, Armstrong State (Peach Belt Player of the Week)- .500 BA, 3 2B, 3 HR, 7R, 6 RBI; Addison Ard, Lubbock Christian (Heartland Player of the Week)- .636 (7-11), 9 RBI, 2 HR, 1.364 SLG, .667 OBP; Brandy Marlett, Angelo State (Lone Star Pitcher of the Week)- 2-1, 2.06 ERA, 21 K, 17 IP, no-hitter (9 K, 3 BB) vs. Florida Tech & 2-hit shutout of No. 3 Armstrong State; Sarah Malony, West Florida (Gulf South Pitcher of the Week)- five-inning no-hitter vs. No. 22 UMSL (9 K, 2 BB); Cailin Garmon, Chico State (CCAA Player of the Week)- .444 (8-for-18), .500 OBP, 9 R, 8-8 SB, Desert Stinger All-Tournament; Katie Klosterman, Missouri Western (MIAA Player of the Week)- .538, 2B, 2 HR, 7 RBI, 5 R, 1.077 SLG; Emmie Robertson, Pittsburg State (MIAA Pitcher of the Week)- 6 App/4 starts, 3-1, save, 0.91 ERA, 23 IP, 34 K, 6 BB, 3 ER, .146 opp BA; Karlie Milburn, East Central (GAC Pitcher of the Week)- 3-0, 0.56 ERA, 14 IP, 4 K, .180 opp BA; Mariah Jameyson, Texas A&M University-Commerce (Lone Star Player of the Week)- .471 (8-17), 2 HR, 7 R, 12 RBI, .822 SLG; Maggie Kadrlik, Augustana (NSIC Player of the Week)- .500 (8-16), 3 2B, 5 RBI, 4 R; Bailey Gaspar, Hawai’i Hilo (PacWest Player of the Week)- 5 XBH, 8 RBI, 8 R, 19 total bases; Chloe Collins, Shippensburg– .556 (10-18), 5 2B, 6 RBI, 6 R, 4 SB; 2-1, 3.27 ERA; Jalissa Gum, Arkansas Tech (GAC Player of the Week)- .462, 2 HR, 8 RBI; 1-1, 12. 1 IP, 26 K; Sierra Hearp, Barton (Conference Carolinas Pitcher of the Week)- no-hitter in collegiate debut vs. St. Augustine’s (6K); Jeani Perrucci, Young Harris (Peach Belt Pitcher of the Week)- 2-0, 0.00 ERA, 14 IP, 22 K, 5 H, .109 opp BA, tossed a pair of two-hit shutouts against Queens (N.C.) and Albany State; Kate Kopeck, St. Cloud State (NSIC Pitcher of the Week)- 2-0, 0.50 ERA, 2 CG, 11 K, 2 BB, .191 opp BA; Courtney Medina, Lubbock Christian– .692 BA, .765 OBP, 7 SB, 10 R.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – It has been 20 years since USA Softball won the first gold medal in Olympics history, claiming a 3-1 victory over China in Columbus, Ga.

Fast-forward to Saturday, Dec. 10, 2016 in New Orleans. USA Softball in conjunction with the NFCA Convention is holding a reunion game which features a slow-pitch exhibition against the Louisville Slugger Warriors team. 

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“The NFCA is thrilled to partner with USA Softball to provide a “one of a kind” softball event to honor our Olympians and to celebrate softball’s return to the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo,” said NFCA Executive Director Carol Bruggeman. “I can’t think of a better way to put an exclamation point on our 2016 New Orleans Convention than to watch our decorated Olympians compete versus the Louisville Slugger Warriors.  We would like to thank the Louisville Slugger Warriors for serving our country and the University of New Orleans for providing an outstanding venue for this prestigious event.” 

It will be an unforgettable Olympian reunion that will recognize all those who have shared the unique experience of representing their country, whether it be on the field of play or in the field of battle.

“I could not be more excited to celebrate the 2020 Olympic reinstatement and take the field with my fellow sisters, legends and amazing teammates once again in New Orleans,” said Olympic gold medalist Jennie Finch. “It will be the first ever USA Softball Alumni game versus our real life heroes, our veterans, who have ignited their fire for life after the battle field- on the softball field. You won’t want to miss this event!”

The contest will cap off the 2016 NFCA Convention, Dec. 7-10 at the New Orleans Marriott.

Thanks to the generosity of University of New Orleans and its Director of Athletics Derek Morel, the contest will take place at Maestri Field at First NBC Ballpark, home of the UNO baseball program. First pitch is scheduled for 6 p.m. CT with an autograph session immediately following the contest. Admission is free. 

“The University of New Orleans is privileged to join the National Fastpitch Coaches Association to host the USA Softball Olympian Alumni Softball Game,” said Morel. “We are very proud of our facility and certain it will provide the ideal backdrop for this great game between our Olympians and the Louisville Slugger Warriors.”  

Prior to the game, the Diversity Committee will conduct an one-hour free clinic. More details will follow as they are made available. Coaches that would like to volunteer at the clinic can contact Katelyn Funchess at [email protected].

“What better way to celebrate softball’s return to the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games than with a USA Softball Olympian Reunion,” said ASA/USA Softball Executive Director Craig Cress.  “ASA/USA Softball is honored and excited to partner with the NFCA for this reunion, where fans get to see some of their favorite USA Softball Olympians during the NFCA Convention in New Orleans.  It’s the perfect way to celebrate the 20th anniversary of our first Olympic Games while honoring those Olympians who helped foster the love of the game for millions of athletes across the U.S.  We hope to see everyone this December for this historic event!”

About Louisville Slugger Warriors

The Louisville Slugger Warriors are a highly decorated national slow pitch softball tournament team featuring US Military Veterans and Active Duty Personnel who have suffered service-connected physical and invisible wounds.

This high profile, nationally sponsored competitive tournament team will consist of several military personnel that have been playing softball for close to five years post-injury, and who desire to test themselves at the next level. Many of these premiere players on the Louisville Slugger Warriors team are testing the limits of prosthetic advancement that is available to extremely active amputees, as they continue to push the limits of their rehabilitation process.

Below is a partial list of Olympians that will be participating (updated 10/27):

Jennie Finch

Crystl Bustos

Leah O’Brien-Amico

Kelly Kretschman

Stacey Nuveman

Jennifer Brundage

Jenny Topping

Danielle Henderson

Michelle Venturella

Confirmed coaches:

Margie Wright

Ken Eriksen

John Rittman

Karen Johns

Mike Candrea

Before he played the title role in DC’s Shazam!, actor Zachary Levi was Fandral in both Marvel’s Thor: The Dark World and (oh so briefly) Thor: Ragnarok.

Levi had replaced Josh Dallas, who played Fandral, one of the Warriors Three, in the first Thor movie. But from what Levi told the press on the set of Shazam! last year, Fandral getting (quickly) killed off in Thor: Ragnarok was a blessing. Indeed, Levi appeared thankful to no longer be tied to the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

“When I got cast as Fandral in [Thor: The Dark World], though I wasn’t able to do it, I knew that the Warriors Three could be really fun characters if they ever developed them,” Levi said. “They just didn’t. They didn’t.”

“If [Fandral] didn’t die, I might still be under contract with Marvel and I never would have been able to get this job. And I say f— that!” Levi added. “This is the coolest thing ever. I’m so happy.”

For more of what we learned from our visit to the set, read up on how Shazam is a foil to Man of Steel, discover which other DC supervillains appear in the movie besides Dr. Sivana, and discover how Shazam! fits into the DCEU.

And for more on Shazam!, check out the trailer, our explainer on its villain Dr. Sivana, new images from the movie, find out how expensive the costume was to make, and enjoy our explainer on the complicated history of Shazam.

Shazam! opens in the US and UK on April 5 and in Australia on April 4.

Nick Romano contributed to this report.

You don’t have to look very far (or for very long) before you see something on your news feed relating to mom-shaming. Yet, the more I read about mom-shaming posts going viral, the more I get a mix of emotions.

Firstly, I’m thankful there are people in the world who are reading between the lines and who urge others to stop judging parents. Yet another part of me feels guilt and frustration because although I hate being mom-shamed, I do (shamefully and oftentimes unknowingly) partake in it myself. The more I read about mom-shaming, the more I remember that shamers are out there, “doin’ their thang.” And honestly, the less likely I am to share with other parents my stories, for fear of being perceived as a parent who lacks proper judgement. Mom-shaming is not my problem, but a lack of esteem is and community is.

I became a mom of four instantly. When I was off on maternity leave, I resumed the position of full-time caregiver to my three stepchildren and my newborn son. I always doubted my abilities, my “qualifications”; this was perpetuated by how I was relying on others to validate how I was doing at my job.

I would thrive on positive comments, like the ones by the paediatricians, who said, “these girls used to be so rambunctious before you came along.” Other people would later admit (once they got to know me) that they originally thought, “what type of a person would marry someone and be a step-parent to three kids?” and, “she must be so desperate,” she would add. What others thought of me was still more important than what I thought of myself. Until I realized, I don’t have to care about what others think of what I’m doing or who I am.

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The truth is, nobody is a perfect parent. My truth is, I love those kids and I relate to them, and my truth is, I will do anything for them. Before my revelation, my frame of mind was to judge those who were judging me: I was shaming the shamers. Listening to them and retaliating that way was stunting me as a person, preventing me from being the best version of myself. Also realizing that those who “bully”(shame) have likely been “bullied” (shamed) themselves — they likely need a little love too.

What should we do to combat mom-shaming, other than trying to shut shamers up or shame them back? I believe the secret to growing within a world of shamers is learning to tune out the noise, empower ourselves and share our stories. To accept criticism when it leads to self-improvement and to leave behind the comments that are degrading. When we embrace ourselves and share our voice, other people surely benefit.

Hero moms like the widowed Sarah Keast found her voice despite knowing that other people would judge her family. She decided to talk about something extraordinarily hard to talk about: that her family had a dark secret involving her husband and heroine. Keast was nearly stunted to tell her story because of feelings of shame. On the outside her family looked normal, but on the inside her husband was battling mental health issues.

Keast’s husband died from an overdose and she admits she felt relief when she opened up and talked about what her family went through. There are so many other families who are facing similar situations, who likely felt suffocated by shame and who were likely too afraid to speak up. Addiction is a disease and her family was struggling with it, as well as so many other families. The fact is that many moms would choose to stay silent for fear of what others would think, despite the many people who may benefit from opening the conversation.

We as parents would benefit a great deal by building our own confidence in a world of naysayers. We do the world a disservice by listening to bad-talkers. The world needs our diversity, our amplified voices and opinions and we need to repel negative comments directed at our parenting styles in order to keep doing what we believe is best for our children. We, moms, empower shamers by listening to them, prioritizing them and internalizing their negativity. So, while building our own sense of self can help us achieve a greater sense of clarity and esteem in our own parenting choices, how do we help build-up other parents too, instead of shame them (back to basics here: two wrongs don’t make a right)?

Here are some useful ideas to start building a community of confident parents who embrace their differences: invite other parents/kids for a tea and play-date. Listen. Reserve judgement or advice. Prioritize community. Compliment and look for the good in them and help them shake off negative comments and, if you feel you must, articulate feedback in a way that is geared towards their betterment, not their destruction. Allow yourself to be vulnerable with your friends as you build your relationship. Seems pretty simple, yet it takes perseverance and dedication.

To recap: “Sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me,” is a theme that many moms and dads alike would benefit from listening to — I know I did. Not letting others’ negative, harmful opinions influence us or prevent us from achieving greatness (as a parent, a parent-professional and a leader — we parents are leaders). If you want to combat the negative effects of mom-shaming in others as well, allow others to be vulnerable with you and help them see their inner hero.

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IGN can confirm that the first film in the proposed Monster Hunter movie franchise will release on Sept. 4, 2020.

Exhibitor Relations Company shared the news on Twitter and confirmed to IGN – revealing the date for the video game adaptation.

Helmed by the director of the Resident Evil movies, Paul W.S. Anderson, Monster Hunter will feature a group of soldiers who get transported from their world, into that of the Monster Hunter video games.

The soldier’s leader, Natalie Artimis, teams up with The Hunter to no doubt fight, trap and explode their way through a myriad of monsters to get back to their own world. Played by Milla Jovovich and Tony Jaa respectively, the tweet also references Ron Perlman – who we are yet to see in his role as the Admiral – the Hunter’s boss.

Although this will be a new story to fans of the video games, Anderson has previously said the armour, weapons, and of course, monsters, will all be taken from the games.

Jovovich even tweeted a picture of her Slinger, to let worried fans know that this will indeed be a faithful adaption.

While we wait for more details to be announced, check out IGN’s list of 12 cool Monster Hunter movie details we’ve already discovered.

John is a freelance writer for IGN UK with a love for all things stealthy, ginny and noisy. To set up a game of Spies vs Mercs or hear his less coherent ramblings, get him on Twitter.

TORONTO — Netflix is setting up a dedicated production hub in Toronto, which film and TV creators hope will provide new opportunities for local talent.

The California-based streaming giant announced Tuesday it is expanding its presence in Canada by leasing two studio spaces along the downtown industrial waterfront area.

At Cinespace Studios, Netflix is leasing four new sound stages — along with spaces for office and support work — totalling approximately 164,000 sq. feet. At Pinewood Toronto Studios, Netflix is also leasing four sound stages and adjacent office space totalling 84,580 sq. feet.

Netflix said the commitment will provide jobs for up to 1,850 Canadians per year, and that the leases are “multi-year” but didn’t specify for exactly how long.

‘Great news’ for local industry

“This is great news for the Toronto and the Ontario community, because it’s an endorsement of the high quality of the work that comes out of our industry,” said Jim Mirkopoulos, vice-president of Cinespace.

“Netflix has made a commitment to the film and television industry here that they’re going to continue to do stuff and by making this announcement, they’re standing by that,” added Nanci MacLean, president of Pinewood Toronto Studios.

Cinespace said its sound stages leased by Netflix are under construction and set to be operational this summer.

Pinewood said Netflix will move a production onto one of its sound stages in the next couple of weeks. The four sound stages being leased are separate from Pinewood Toronto Studios’ previously announced planned expansion.

Projects already set to be made at the hub include the horror anthology series “Guillermo del Toro Presents Ten After Midnight” and the film “Let It Snow.”

Netflix has production facilities in Los Angeles and recently announced new hubs for Madrid and Albuquerque, N.M.

It also leases British Columbia’s Martini Film Studios and production sites across Canada on a case-by-case basis.

Its co-productions with Canadian partners have included “Anne with an E” and “Alias Grace” with CBC, “Travelers” with Showcase, and “Frontier” with Discovery Canada.

Toronto’s mayor mentioned the possibility in January

Speculation of a Toronto hub started swirling last month when Mayor John Tory, who has been making annual trips to Los Angeles to lure film and TV projects to the city, told The Canadian Press he had “a very high level of confidence” that Netflix would open one up.

Tory’s words drew positive reaction from local screen talent, who said they hoped it would foster Canadian projects.

“In television right now, they’re always going to be my first stop, frankly,” said Toronto producer J. Miles Dale, who is developing “Ten After Midnight” with del Toro, with whom he won an Oscar last year for “The Shape of Water.” Dale is also developing his own Netflix series, “44 Chapters About Men,” which he hopes will be at the hub.

“You can say whatever you want, you can show whatever you want, you can show real adult situations without the kind of censorship that comes in.”

Netflix is giving a similar freedom to filmmakers, said Dean DeBlois, the Aylmer, Que.-raised director of “How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World,” out Friday.

“It’s the wild west of filmmaking within their particular format and I have several friends who have gone to Netflix with original projects and they’re just having the best time of their careers,” said DeBlois.

“They’re willing to take a chance on a completely original project and not just resurrect something that’s been done before.”

The move may make production easier for Canadian creators

Streaming services are also one-stop shops for Canadian creators who usually have to go through multiple avenues to find producers, sellers, distributors and financing, said Oscar-nominated Toronto director Hubert Davis.

“For filmmakers, that might be the best option for your project to get it going, as opposed to going to all of these different sources to get it made,” he said.

Vancouver-based producer and filmmaker David Paperny is looking forward to the possibility of conducting business within Canada.

“They could have their ear closer to the ground of the vast Canadian talent source out here,” said Paperny.

“So it will be easier to pitch them, it will be easier for them to work in collaboration with us on our productions.”

Netflix also faces criticism for not paying Canadian taxes

But some worry the hub will take up precious studio space that producers are clamouring for in Toronto.

Netflix has also faced heavy criticism from Canadian broadcasters and other industry players for not being on a level playing field when it comes to regulation in Canada.

Because it’s a foreign digital company, Netflix isn’t required to collect or remit federal or provincial sales tax.

So far Netflix also hasn’t fallen under federal regulations that require the country’s broadcasting companies to pay into the Canada Media Fund for the creation of homegrown programming.

Netflix has argued it shouldn’t be forced to pay into such funds, pointing to the money it’s already putting into the system by creating shows here.

In Sept. 2017, the company pledged to spend $500 million over five years to fund original content made in Canada, a number it recently said it will exceed.

“I’m all for (a hub), bring it on. I just care about Canada’s voice and Canadian content,” said Virginia Thompson, co-executive producer of “Corner Gas” and co-founder of Verite Films.

“If there are more jobs for people in the city, great. And if it increases the chance of people here making (stuff), then terrific,” added Toronto-based actor/filmmaker Jay Baruchel, star of “How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World.”

“When a big corporation comes to town, it could be awesome, but it’s not guaranteed to be so…. Whatever puts resources in the hands of talented Canadian artists, I’m all for it.”

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Each month, the NFCA will highlight one of its corporate sponsors, allowing an inside look at those who support the NFCA and the sport of softball. For our February spotlight, we feature Jeff Schuldt, Chief Commercial Officer at Diamond Kinetics.

What does your company do?

Diamond Kinetics brings cutting edge, sensor-based motion data and analytics to players and coaches across all ages and skill levels to help drive player development and performance improvement.

NFCA member benefits?

Diamond Kinetics’ partnership with the NFCA provides tremendous opportunities, through education and access to coaches, to advance our organization mission to help players improve, achieve their goals and be the best version of themselves they can be. Coaches are a critical piece of that process and we are committed to help them in every way we can. Our mission as an organization is perfectly aligned with NFCA and the coaches we both serve. It is a true team effort with the ultimate goal to benefit players and the game overall.

What inspired your company to partner with the NFCA?

Every year we are inspired by the hundreds of coaches with whom we talk at the NFCA Convention from all over the country. They have incredible passion for the game of softball, a deep desire to see it continue to grow and prosper, and are committing their lives to those goals. Coaches devote a tremendous amount of time, talent and treasure to their work … that alone is very inspiring! What’s more, we have found NFCA coaches are are not only open to new ideas, approaches and technologies, but have a genuine thirst to learn and grow themselves.

As a company we believe strongly in lifelong learning and continuous improvement. Seeing so many highly successful coaches who continue to want to learn themselves, while teaching and mentoring others, is a standard to which Diamond Kinetics aspires and is inspired to achieve.

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“We were thrilled to announce Diamond Kinetics as an NFCA Official Sponsor (in September). The use of technology has become very important within the fastpitch community and Diamond Kinetics provides our members with easy-to-use educational tools to help teams succeed.”

— Carol Bruggeman, NFCA Executive Director 

On the Web – www.diamondkinetics.com

On Facebook / You Tube – DiamondKinetics

On Twitter – @DiamondKinetics

On Instagram / SnapChat – diamondkinetics

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. – All-American outfielder Haylie McCleney from Alabama has been selected as the 2016 Senior CLASS Award® winner in softball. To be eligible for the award, a student-athlete must be classified as an NCAA Division I senior and have notable achievements in four areas of excellence: community, classroom, character and competition.
 
An acronym for Celebrating Loyalty and Achievement for Staying in School®, the Senior CLASS Award focuses on the total student-athlete and encourages students to use their platform in athletics to make a positive impact as leaders in their communities. McCleney is the fifth student-athlete from Alabama to win a Senior CLASS Award.
 
“It’s a huge honor to be a Senior CLASS Award winner coming from this program. It’s an honor to wear the jersey and be mentioned alongside some of the best players in program history who have also won the award in Charlotte Morgan and Kayla Braud,” said McCleney, who is currently pursuing an NCAA Women’s College World Series title with the Crimson Tide. “Student-athletes are at such an advantage, especially at a university like this where we have so many resources. It’s instilled in us every day to work hard in everything we do and we’re driven on the field, which I think helps in all aspects of life. It helps in the classroom, and it helps in the community, just trying to make an impact every single day. It’s an honor to be rewarded in that aspect.”
 
Already a three-time All-American with the potential to become the program’s sixth four-time winner, McCleney continues to receive accolades from her on-field performance. One of the greatest to ever take the diamond for the Crimson Tide, McCleney owns Alabama career records in batting average, walks and on-base percentage and ranks in the top 10 in slugging percentage, hits, runs and stolen bases. She is a four-time All-SEC honoree, a four-time first-team NFCA All-South Region selection and a top-10 finalist for the USA Softball Player of the Year award this season.
 
“I don’t know if I’ve ever had a more deserving student-athlete than Haylie for this award,” said Head Coach Patrick Murphy, who has guided the Crimson Tide to five SEC titles and one WCWS championship (2012) since taking over the program in 1999. “She truly does it all on the field, in the classroom and in the community. She is truly one of the greatest of all time, and it’s been a privilege to be her coach.”
 
As impressive as she is on the field, McCleney has risen to dominance in the academic field as well. For the second-straight year, she was selected as the CoSIDA Softball Academic All-American of the Year, earning first-team honors for the third-straight season after owning a 4.0 cumulative grade-point average in exercise science throughout her college career. McCleney also earned the SEC’s H. Boyd McWhorter Female Scholar-Athlete of the Year this season and was the 2015 SEC’s Softball Scholar-Athlete of the Year.
 
With her commitment to competition and classroom excellence, McCleney prioritizes community involvement, volunteering for a number of causes throughout her college career. She and her teammates participate annually in the Halloween Extravaganza, through which Alabama student-athletes create a safe and fun Halloween environment for area youth, as well as Project Angel Tree and ReadBAMARead. McCleney also has made visits to the local Manderson Cancer and VA Hospital to encourage patients.
 
“Haylie is one of the most all-around excellent student-athletes in any collegiate sport right now,” said Erik Miner, executive director for the Senior CLASS Award. “She truly epitomizes what we want to honor with the Senior CLASS Award, and we’re thrilled that the voters have chosen her as this year’s recipient. Our sincere congratulations to Haylie, her team and to the University of Alabama.” 
 

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Senior CLASS Award First-Team All-Americans

Caitlin Attfield, UAB

Jailyn Ford, James Madison 

Haylie McCleney, Alabama

Kelsey Nunley, Kentucky

Kelsey Susalla, Michigan

Senior CLASS Award Second-Team All-Americans

Elena Bowman, Manhattan College

Megan Cooley, Boston College

Kasey McCravey, Army West Point

Erin Miller, Oklahoma

Heather Stearns, Baylor

— Courtesy of Erik Miner, Senior Class Award

 
ABOUT THE AWARD
An acronym for Celebrating Loyalty and Achievement for Staying in School, the Senior CLASS Award honors the attributes of senior student-athletes in four areas: community, classroom, character and competition. The award program is designed exclusively for college seniors who are utilizing their complete athletic eligibility, remaining committed to their university and pursuing the many rewards a senior season can bring. Premier Sports Management manages the award. 
 
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