Nine Student-Athletes from Empire 8 Tabbed All-Region by NFCA

5/28/2019 12:42:09 PM

Nine Empire 8 Conference student-athletes were named All-Region selections recently by the National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA). Among those recognized were St. John Fisher's Ashley Prince and Sammie Torlish (pictured), who were recognized as First Team selections. To see all those that were honored, please see below.

CLOSER LOOK
E8 Champion Fisher led the way with four student-athletes recognized. In addition to Prince and Torlish, also honored were Sarah Kubik and Emily Trotman. Nazareth and Stevens each had two student-athletes tabbed. Naz second basemen Marissa Tortora was a Second Team selection, while Sarah Simmons was a Third Team honoree.

The Ducks were represented by Marissa Capello, who earned Second Team laurels and Samantha Schattin who was a Third Team selection. Capello earned E8 Pitcher of the Year, while Schattin was named the conference's Player of the Year this spring. Also recognized by the NFCA was Alfred's Jessica Wilcox, who earned third team honors.

In total, 364 players were chosen for the 2019 NCAA Division III All-Region softball teams. The squad is comprised of three 15-player teams — plus voting ties — in each of the country’s eight NCAA regions.

ABOUT THE EMPIRE 8 CONFERENCE
The members of the Empire 8 Conference are committed first and foremost to the pursuit of academic excellence and the league is regarded as an outstanding NCAA Division III conference. The membership has distinguished itself among its peer group for its quality institutions, spirited and sportsmanlike competition, outstanding services and highly ethical policies and practices. Its commitment to serve the educational needs of its student-athletes is the hallmark of the E8. For more on the Empire 8 visit www.empire8.com and https://youtu.be/wzL4HcDoUUQ