The accolades continue to roll in, and the South Central Conference has named its 2015 All-Conference Teams in softball.
The first team is led by a trio from Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont. The Rockets had seniors Paige Shafer and Sadie Baugher, along with freshman Randi Richmond on the first team. Knoxville had the pair of senior Taylor Carter and junior Ricki Hall honored.
Albia senior Emma Dinneen and Centerville sophomore Lexi Riggall were also honored.
The last three spots went to Chariton junior Jessica Wiederholt and the Clarke pair of sophomore Vanessa Bakley and senior Kassidy Spurgin.
The second team includes EBF’s sophomore Haegen Boyer and junior McKinley Moore.
Knoxville junior Carrie Chambers, Albia freshman Hannah Isley, and Davis County junior Connor Wilfawn were all named to the second squad. The team was rounded out by a trio of Chariton players and a pair from Clarke. The Chargers had seniors Delaney Richards and Ellie Bengtson, along with junior Micaela Folkerts. Clarke had sophomores Alex Boyce and Sydnee Redman named to the team.
The honorable mention list is lengthy as well, with all seven schools have at least one honoree.
EBF was represented by senior Rachel Maloy, sophomore Claire Jager, and eighth grader Reina Taylor. Knoxville also had a trio on the list, which included junior Emily Wallace, sophomore Avery Weer, and eighth grader Anna Sanderson. Albia’s senior trio of Lexi VanPolen, Mackenzie Griffin, and Taegan Bossard was named to the team.
Centerville junior Alyssa Barger was honored, along with Davis County’s pair of senior Cami Guiter and junior Whitney Madden. Clarke and Chariton both added a pair of players as well. Clarke was represented by senior Sara Andrew and freshman Chynna Beydler. Chariton had the junior pair of Sarah Fuhs and Carley Arnold.
EBF easily had the best year of the group, finishing 16-2 in conference play, and finishing the season 30-8, which is a school record in wins. Clarke was second with a 12-6 conference mark, and a 20-17 record overall on the heels of their Class 3A championship in 2014. Chariton was third, followed by Knoxville, Albia, Centerville, and Davis County to round out the 2015 SCC softball standings.
Picture Courtesy of the Oskaloosa Harold
