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Softball David Toelle

KWU has four earn All-KCAC Softball honors

WICHITA, Kan. – Kansas Wesleyan saw four softball student-athletes named to the 2026 All-KCAC teams. Student-athletes were selected for all awards by a vote of the KCAC head softball coaches. 
 
Brooklyn Lange was named to the Second Team at catcher and Kendall Wilcox was named to the Second Team at outfield. Alli Mickelsen was named to the Third Team at pitcher and Elli Han was named to the Third Team at shortstop.
 
Lange hit .372 for the Coyotes in conference play, which ranked No. 21 in the conference. She had 35 hits which ranked No. 6 in the KCAC in conference play. She had nine doubles that ranked sixth in the KCAC. Her 14 extra base hits ranked fifth in the conference.
 
Wilcox ranked No. 27 in the KCAC in batting average, hitting .352 during conference play. She had 32 hits which ranked No. 13 in the conference. She tied for the conference lead in doubles with 12 and ranked fifth in the conference in extra base hits with 15.
 
Mickelsen had a 7-4 record in conference play in the circle with 15 appearances and nine starts. In 63 innings she had a 2.89 ERA which ranked No. 12 in the KCAC and a 1.25 WHIP which ranked tenth in the conference.
 
Han ranked No. 15 in the KCAC in batting average, hitting .386 during KCAC play. She had 27 hits in conference play which ranked No. 24 in the KCAC.
 
The Coyotes finished the season 22-21 overall and 15-11 in the KCAC under interim coach Daryl Hoelting who took over the team in late February. KWU won six of its last seven in the regular season to earn the No. 6 seed in the KCAC tournament this season.
 
FIRST TEAM
 
POSITION NAME INSTITUTION CLASS HOMETOWN
P Maddy Meierer Evangel University Jr. Nixa, Mo.
P Madi Bentley Evangel University Sr. Diamond, Mo.
P Faith Heaster Avila University So. North Kansas City, Mo.
P Yina Ballesta Oklahoma Wesleyan University Jr. San Pedro de Uraba, Colombia
Utility Pitcher McKayla Cotton Avila University Sr. Costa Mesa, Calif.
C Candince Moreno-Hairabedian Tabor College So. Reedley, Calif.
C Natalie Morgan Evangel University Fr. Ozark, Mo.
1B Raegan Rector Oklahoma Wesleyan University Sr. Sand Springs, Okla.
2B Kenna Mayfield Evangel University Sr. Ozark, Mo.
SS Tamara Lozoya Friends University Sr. Attica, Kan.
3B Abby Bellamy Ottawa University Jr. Mexico, Mo.
Utility Infielder Ezra Arredondo Friends University Jr. Farmersville, Texas
OF Maria Fory Oklahoma Wesleyan University Jr. Quinamayo Valley, Colombia
OF Abi Beaman Avila University So. Frontenac, Kan.
OF Naomi Perkins Evangel University Sr. Steelville, Mo.
OF Moriah Hoshowski York University Sr. Roseburg, Ore
DP Brooklyn Purtell Oklahoma Wesleyan University Sr. Allen, Texas

SECOND TEAM
 
POSITION NAME INSTITUTION CLASS HOMETOWN
P Lanie Becker Ottawa University Jr. Topeka, Kan.
P Jenna Ormiston Friends University Jr. Liberal, Kan.
P Gabby Simpson Oklahoma Wesleyan University Sr. Window Rock, Ariz.
P Grace Rose University of Saint Mary Jr. Basehor, Kan.
Utility Pitcher Abby Rogers Oklahoma Wesleyan University Jr. Brandon, Miss.
C Brooklyn Lange Kansas Wesleyan University So. Missouri Valley, Iowa
C Maddie Ogle Oklahoma Wesleyan University Fr. Yukon, Okla.
1B Cambell Riordan Friends University So. Wichita, Kan.
2B Abby Huie Oklahoma Wesleyan University Jr. Howe, Okla.
SS Cece Mora Ottawa University Jr. Independence, Mo.
3B Layla Towner McPherson College Sr. Sacramento, Calif.
Utility Infielder Rachaely Yaya Tabor College Fr. Santa Rosa, Calif.
OF Mariah Cunningham Sterling College Sr. Sierra Vista, Ariz.
OF Bailey Gustus Oklahoma Wesleyan University Jr. Columbus, Texas
OF Kami Withem Oklahoma Wesleyan University Sr. Bixby, Okla.
OF Kendell Wilcox Kansas Wesleyan University Fr. Baytown, Texas
DP Emma Melvin Ottawa University Sr. Sunnyvale, Texas

THIRD TEAM
 
POSITION NAME INSTITUTION CLASS HOMETOWN
P Macaela Ambriz Sterling College Fr. Denton, Texas
P Ashley Falk York University So. Grants Pass, Ore.
P Marisa Carranza Tabor College Sr. French Camp, Calif.
P Alli Mickelsen Kansas Wesleyan University Jr. Pleasant Grove, Utah
Utility Pitcher Dylann Baker Bethany College Jr. Brawley, Calif.
C Taylor Jones York University Jr. Oroville, Calif.
C Madison Gonzales Bethel College Sr. Irving, Texas
1B Xeanna Samifua Tabor College Fr. Stockton, Calif.
2B Mylee Milne Tabor College Sr. Herriman, Utah
SS Elli Han Kansas Wesleyan University Sr. Eudora, Kan.
SS Taylor Mesna Southwestern College Sr. Del City, Okla.
3B Kenzi Young Bethel College So. Whittier, Calif.
3B Gracie Jones Oklahoma Wesleyan University Fr. Aledo, Texas
Utility Infielder Avery Newmiller Bethany College Sr. Littleton, Colo.
OF Kailey Sandoval Bethel College So. El Cajon, Calif.
OF Brea Grimsley Tabor College Jr. Visalia, Calif.
OF Elizabeth Harvey Avila University Fr. Plattsmouth, Neb.
OF Briana Solis University of Saint Mary Sr. Bakersfield, Calif.
DP Maya Richards Avila University Sr. San Marcos, Texas

GOLD GLOVE
 
POSITION NAME INSTITUTION CLASS HOMETOWN
P McKayla Cotton Avila University Sr. Costa Mesa, Calif.
C Natalie Morgan Evangel University Fr. Ozark, Mo.
1B Raegan Rector Oklahoma Wesleyan University Sr. Sand Springs, Okla.
2B Jolie Boyd Southwestern College Sr. Willis, Texas
SS Emily Branson Avila University Jr. Bloomington, Ill.
SS Brooklyn Hadl York University Jr. Ottawa, Kan.
3B Braxton Stainbrook Ottawa University Sr. LaCygne, Kan.
OF Reese Hefley Tabor College Sr. Hillsboro, Kan.
OF Naomi Perkins Evangel University Sr. Steelville, Mo.
OF Savannah Robles McPherson College So. Irving, Texas
 
 
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Players Mentioned

Elli Han

#8 Elli Han

INF
5' 4"
Senior
R/R
Brooklyn Lange

#2 Brooklyn Lange

C
5' 3"
Sophomore
R/R
Alli Mickelsen

#9 Alli Mickelsen

RHP/UTIL
5' 3"
Junior
R/R
Kendell Wilcox

#27 Kendell Wilcox

UTIL
5' 6"
Freshman
R/R

Players Mentioned

Elli Han

#8 Elli Han

5' 4"
Senior
R/R
INF
Brooklyn Lange

#2 Brooklyn Lange

5' 3"
Sophomore
R/R
C
Alli Mickelsen

#9 Alli Mickelsen

5' 3"
Junior
R/R
RHP/UTIL
Kendell Wilcox

#27 Kendell Wilcox

5' 6"
Freshman
R/R
UTIL