Newberry’s 2018 Softball Team From left to right, front row: Lucy Seitz, Katie Rahilly, Abby Edwards, Jen Dzelak, Megan Burton and Arielle Wilson. Back row: coach Gagnon, coach Fretz, Skylar Linville, Hannah Edison, Mercadez Allen, Alexis Groenhout, Elena Edwards, Brenna Pavey, Jenna Johnson, Majken Labadie, Jasmine Allen and coach Dake. The Lady Indians Varsity softball team held its awards ceremony Sunday evening.

Earning Varsity letters were:

Freshmen Jen Dzelak, Destyni Fox, Brenna Pavey and Katie Rahilly

Sophomores Jasmine Allen, Ambriah Ducsay, Elena Edwards, Majken Labadie, Grace Obey and Lucy Seitz

Juniors Megan Burton, Aly Cameron, Jenna Johnson, Skylar Linville and Arielle Wilson

Seniors Mercadez Allen, Hannah Edison and Alexis Groenhout

Jenna Johnson was selected to the All-Conference

First Team, while Second Team All-Conference went to Ambriah Ducsay, Abby Edwards and Katie Rahilly.

District Honors went to Mercadez Allen, Ambriah Ducsay, Abby Edwards, Jenna Johnson and Arielle Wilson. Newberry also received the Sportsmanship Team Award.

Regional Honors went to Abby Edwards and Jenna Johnson.

Alexis Groenhout was named Academic All- State. Newberry also was named Academic All-State as a team.

The team awards were given to the following individuals:

Captains – Mercadez Allen, Hannah Edison and Alexis Groenhout

Pitcher of the Year – Mercadez Allen

Best Outfielder – Ambriah Ducsay

Best Infielder – Katie Rahilly

MVP Offense – Jenna Johnson

MVP Defense – Abby Edwards

Rookie of the Year – Elena Edwards

Most Improved – Arielle Wilson

Best Teammate – Hannah Edison and Alexis Groenhout

Miss Softball – Jenna Johnson