Rock Hill, S.C. – Anderson University seniors Harlie Duncan, Matti Cantrell and junior Kayson Boatner were named to the All-SAC first team (Duncan and Boatner) and the All-SAC second team (Cantrell), while senior Sarah Middleton earned the Statistical Champion for lowest ERA and Anderson as a team won the lowest team ERA, released by the conference office on Thursday morning.
Duncan earned All-SAC First Team after posting a 13-3 overall record for the Black and Gold. The native of Tolono, Ill. pitched a team-high 116 innings, striking out 102 batters and posting a 2.41 ERA. Duncan ranks tied-2nd in the SAC in overall wins, fourth in ERA and seventh in total strikeouts.
Boatner was named to the All-SAC First Team as a first baseman. The native of Phenix City, Ala. batted a team-high .412 with seven doubles, 12 home runs, slugging percentage of .773 and 27 RBI. Boatner ranks fourth in the SAC in batting average and tied for second in total home runs.
Cantrell earned All-SAC Second Team as an outfielder. The native of Gray Court, S.C. started in 36-of-38 games. Cantrell batted .349 while hitting nine doubles, one triple and four home runs. She had 45 chances in left field throughout the season, committing just one error.
Middleton was named a Statistical Champion for the lowest ERA (1.70). The native of Peachtree City, Ga. posted a 7-3 overall record for the Trojans. She has pitched a total of 57.2 innings with 54 strikeouts.
Anderson's team was named the Statistical Champion for lowest team ERA. Duncan (2.41), Middleton (1.70) and freshman Laken Maxwell (2.91) together posted a combined ERA of 2.41.
The second-seeded Trojans begin conference tournament play tomorrow at host Tusculum. Anderson is slated to play No. 7 Lenoir-Rhyne at 4 pm.
2021 SAC Softball All-Conference
All-SAC First Team
OF – Savannah Moorefield, Lenoir-Rhyne
OF – McKenzie Barneycastle, Newberry
OF – Sydney Goertzen, Catawba
1B – Kayson Boatner, Anderson
2B – Ty-Kella Goins, Lincoln Memorial
SS – Sierra Hucklebee, Lincoln Memorial
3B – Heaven Maness, Wingate
DP – Audrey Petoskey, Lincoln Memorial
UTL/Non-P – Kylee Leonhardt, Lenoir-Rhyne
UTL/P - Aubrey Reep, Wingate
C – Katie Russell, UVA Wis
P – Emma Frost, Lincoln Memorial
P – Harlie Duncan, Anderson
All-SAC Second Team
OF – Macey Hughes, Carson-Newman
OF – Madison Henry, Lincoln Memorial
OF – Matti Cantrell, Anderson
1B – Emma Webb, Lincoln Memorial
2B – Katie Wilbur, Limestone
SS – Jordan Dean, Catawba
3B – Hannah Towery, Newberry
DP – McKenna Falwell, UVA Wise
UTL/Non-P – Carlee Brawley, Catawba
UTL/P - Lacie Rinus, Carson-Newman
C – KaraLynne Levi, Carson-Newman
P – Morgan Beeler, Lenoir-Rhyne
P – Alexandrea Sullivan, Newberry
Honorable Mentions
OF – Kelsi Scott, Coker
OF – Anna Alloway, Tusculum
OF – Paige Meyer, Newberry
1B – Haley Simonds, Newberry
2B – Sarah Barrett, UVA Wise
SS – Leah Sohm, Carson-Newman
3B – Ashley Evans, Mars Hill
DP – Hailey Hill, Newberry
UTL/Non-P – Ashley Parnell, Limestone
UTL/P - Lauren Rakes, Lenoir-Rhyne
C – Mikayla Goodwin, Coker
P – Madison Hunter, Catawba
P – Marissa Adame, Mars Hill
Freshman of the Year
Heaven Maness, Wingate
Player of the Year
Ty-Kella Goins, Lincoln Memorial
Pitcher of the Year
Emma Frost, Lincoln Memorial
Coach of the Year
Ritchie Richardson, Lincoln Memorial
SAC Statistical Champions
Team Batting Average – Carson-Newman (.330)
Team Slugging Percentage – Carson-Newman (.513)
Team On-Base Percentage – Lincoln Memorial (.423)
Team Runs Scored Per Game – Carson-Newman (6.91)
Team Home Runs Per Game – UVA Wise (1.22)
Team Triples Per Game – Coker (0.41)
Team Doubles Per Game – Lincoln Memorial (1.87)
Team Stolen Bases Per Game – Wingate (1.95)
Team ERA – Anderson (2.41)
Team Strikeout-to-Walk Ratio – Wingate (3.62)
Batting Average – Ashley Evans, Mars Hill (.427)
On-Base Percentage – Grace Gibson, Catawba (.530)
Slugging Percentage – Hannah Towery, Newberry (.894)
Home Runs Per Game – Hannah Towery, Newberry (0.37)
RBIs Per Game – Jordan Dean, Catawba (1.29)
Runs Scored Per Game – Shannon Smith, Carson-Newman (1.19)
Triples Per Game – Madison King, Coker (0.17)
Doubles Per Game – Shannon Smith, Carson-Newman (0.41)
Stolen Bases Per Game – Haley Cashwell, Wingate (0.79)
ERA – Sarah Middleton, Anderson (1.70)
Strikeouts Per Seven Innings – Marissa Adame, Mars Hill (10.7)
Pitching Victories – Emma Frost, Lincoln Memorial (15)
