KANSAS CITY, Mo. –The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) has announced the 2021 Softball All-America teams, selected by the NAIA All-America committee. The All-America teams are comprised of First Team, Second Team, and Honorable Mention selections.
Senior infielder/pitcher, Lauren Quirke of Southern Oregon University was named the NAIA Player of the Year and headlined eight Cascade Collegiate Conference student-athletes named NAIA All-Americans.
Quirke had an amazing final year at Southern Oregon finishing the season ranked top five in different statistical categories including No. 1 in total hits with 101 on the year. Quirke is a two-time national champion, earning NAIA All-American second team in 2019 and 2020. She is also a two-time Cascade Conference first-team award winner. Last season she became just the 16th student-athlete in SOU history to earn a spot on any CoSIDA Academic All-America team. Quirke also earned the 2019 NAIA Softball World Series MVP as the Raider’s third baseman.
Joining Quirke from the Raiders are Gabby Sandoval (first team), Allie Stines (first team), Riley Donovan (second team) and Hannah Shimek (Honorable Mention). Oregon Tech had two honorees – Sarah Abramson (first team) and Kaila Mick (Honorable Mention) – while the College of Idaho saw Haley Loffer earn Honorable Mention.
First Team
| Name |
School |
Position |
| Emily Cerny |
Science & Arts of Oklahoma |
Pitcher |
| Gabby Sandoval |
Southern Oregon University |
Pitcher |
| Christie Betker |
Oklahoma City University |
Pitcher |
| Miranda Wehrle |
Indiana Wesleyan University |
Catcher |
| Allie Stines |
Southern Oregon University |
Catcher |
| Lauren Quirke |
Southern Oregon University |
Infielder |
| Alli Davis |
Olivet Nazarene University |
Infielder |
| Makea-Al Kaluau |
Lindsey Wilson College |
Infielder |
| Maile Deutsch |
McPherson College |
Infielder |
| Kennedy Jackson |
Oklahoma City University |
Infielder |
| Kelli Gorman |
Central Methodist University |
Outfielder |
| Katie Cronin |
Milligan University |
Outfielder |
| Kattie Popko |
Madonna University |
Outfielder |
| Taylor Eddy |
Faulkner University |
Outfielder |
| Miranda Southall |
Olivet Nazarene University |
Utility |
| Lindy Alexander |
Oklahoma Wesleyan University |
Designated Player |
| Sarah Abramson |
Oregon Tech |
At-Large Pitcher |
| Annabelle Ramirez |
Lindsey Wilson College |
At-Large Pitcher |
| Allison Golic |
St. Xavier University |
At-Large Pitcher |
| Shelbie Stotts |
Marian University |
At-Large Utility |
Second Team
| Name |
School |
Position |
| Hannah Pals |
Grand View University |
Pitcher |
| Allie Puente |
Hope International University |
Pitcher |
| Casson Rassmussen |
Ottawa University (KS) |
Pitcher |
| Ryley Whitney |
Campbellsville University |
Catcher |
| Katlin Anders |
Midland University |
Catcher |
| Caitlyn Brisker |
Rio Grande University |
Infielder |
| Maddie Sickau |
Cumberlands University (KY) |
Infielder |
| Savannah Ashford |
Science & Arts of Oklahoma |
Infielder |
| Allison Seats |
Central Baptist University |
Infielder |
| Piper Wagner |
Georgia Gwinnett College |
Infielder |
| Baleigh Loux |
Oklahoma City University |
Outfielder |
| Taylor Webb |
Rio Grande University |
Outfielder |
| Ally Pickering |
Ottawa University (KS) |
Outfielder |
| Emily Prai |
Midland University |
Outfielder |
| Riley Donovan |
Southern Oregon University |
Utility |
| Skyler Mao |
Hope International University |
Designated Player |
| Keighlan Cronin |
Central Methodist University |
At-Large Pitcher |
| Haley Nations |
William Carey University |
At-Large Pitcher |
| Alyssa Wagner |
Indiana Wesleyan University |
At-Large Pitcher |
| Alexa Good |
Georgia Gwinnett College |
At-Large Pitcher |
Honorable Mention
| Name |
School |
Position |
| Melanie Alexander |
Bethel University (TN) |
Outfielder |
| Payton Blades |
Campbellsville University |
Outfielder |
| Haley Loffer |
College of Idaho |
Infielder |
| Taylor Barnes |
Columbia College (MO) |
Outfielder |
| Lexi Dickerson |
Columbia College (MO) |
Pitcher |
| Jaya Allen |
Dickinson State University |
Pitcher |
| Ali Raley |
Evangel University |
Catcher |
| Brittany Adair |
Freed Hardeman University |
Pitcher |
| Melanie Okazaki |
Hope International University |
Infielder |
| Hannah Ogg |
Indiana University Southeast |
Pitcher |
| Kat Miska |
Jamestown University |
Pitcher |
| Katie Long |
Mid-America Christian University |
Pitcher |
| Roni Foote |
Midland University |
Infielder |
| Morgan Nixon |
Morningside University |
Infielder |
| Emma Burns |
Mount Marty University |
Infielder |
| Kaila Mick |
Oregon Tech |
Infielder |
| Hannah Shimek |
Southern Oregon |
Infielder |
| Lyda Robinson |
St. Xavier University |
Outfielder |
| Ariel Dailey |
Union College (KY) |
Utility |
| Emily Smith |
Valley City State University |
Pitcher |