April 18, 2024

All-GWAC softball selections released

Scott City, Kan. (westernkansasnews.com)–The Great West Activities Conference late last week announced their selections for all-league softball.

Holcomb had the most selections with eight, including seven on the first team. Cimarron had seven selections overall and Scott City had six, with five on the first team. Hugoton had five selections, Colby and Goodland had four each, and Ulysses had three selections.

Scott City won the GWAC title this year, and also advanced to the state tournament, where they fell to eventual 3A runner-up Prairie View. 

1st Team
Pitcher: Madison Newton, Cimarron; Jaxi Mitchek, Goodland; Korryn Johnson, Holcomb; Cheyenne Cramer, Scott City
Catcher: Rian Rodriguez, Holcomb; Tori Ford, Scott City
Infield: Elly Jo Tancayo,  Cimarron; Emma Curry, Colby; Hannah Coumerilh, Goodland; Emma Cornelson & Ryleigh McVey, Holcomb; Mallory Cupp & Melany Duff, Scott City
Outfield: Bailee Buehler, Cimarron; Hayden Bellamy, Colby; Booklyn Deniston, Holcomb; Rhiley Stoppel, Scott City
Utility: Jalyn Sabatka, Colby; Emma Sapien, Holcomb
DH: Kyrah Lozano, Holcomb

Honorable Mention
Pitcher: Amanda Farnum, Hugoton; Daisy Ballesteros, Ulysses
Catcher: Brooke Bailey, Cimarron, Jade Schroer, Colby; Grace Riedesel, Goodland; Taylor Grubbs, Hugoton
Infield: Emily Acton & Megan Feltman, Cimarron; Kenzie Garza, Hugoton; Mackayla Miller, Scott City; Marisella Maraz, Ulysses
Outfield: Dani Kugler, Cimarron; Haley Beirmann, Goodland; Ari Jimenez, Holcomb; Martha Saldana Rodriguez, Hugoton
Utility: Elexys Hickey, Hugoton; Hannah McElroy, Ulysses