2023 All-Northwest Conference Fastpitch Selections Announced

May 29, 2023 Tyler Anderson 2023 Fastpitch Softball, Blaine Borderites, Ferndale Golden Eagles, Lynden Christian Lyncs, Lynden Lions, Meridian Trojans, Mount Baker Mountaineers, Nooksack Valley Pioneers, Squalicum Storm 0

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**The following selections were voted on by the NWC fastpitch coaches**

PLAYERS OF THE YEAR:

OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR: 

Sierra Anderson

Nooksack Valley – Senior – Shortstop

At Bats: 88
Runs: 46
Hits: 54
Doubles: 18
Triples: 6
Home Runs: 7
Runs Batted In: 37
Batting Average: .614
Walks: 9
Slugging Percentage: 1.193
Hit By Pitch: 0
On Base Percentage: .649
On Base + Slugging (OPS): 1.843

DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR: 

Emersyn Bakker

Blaine – Junior – Pitcher/1st Base

Wins: 16
Losses: 3
Saves: 2
Innings Pitched: 121 1/3
Hits: 80
Earned Runs: 32
Walks: 61
Strike Outs: 237
ERA: 1.85
WHIP: 1.16

At Bats: 67
Runs: 9
Hits: 19
Doubles: 5
Triples: 0
Home Runs: 2
Runs Batted In: 17
Batting Average: .284
Walks: 18
Slugging Percentage: .448
Hit By Pitch: 0
On Base Percentage: .435
On Base + Slugging (OPS): .883

COACH OF THE YEAR:

Sean Miller – Blaine – 21-4 record

Conference Champions – District Champions – 5th in 1A State

FIRST TEAM:

Regan Andersen

Squalicum – Senior – Pitcher

Wins: 8
Losses: 10
Saves: 0
Innings Pitched: 122 2/3
Hits: 101
Earned Runs: 35
Walks: 14
Strike Outs: 211
ERA: 2.00
WHIP: 0.94

At Bats: 62
Runs: 29
Hits: 33
Doubles: 13
Triples: 1
Home Runs: 2
Runs Batted In: 12
Batting Average: .532
Walks: 12
Slugging Percentage: .871
Hit By Pitch: 3
On Base Percentage: .623
On Base + Slugging (OPS): 1.494

Ava Jeretzky

Mount Baker – Junior – Pitcher

Wins: 14
Losses: 8
Saves: 0
Innings Pitched: 124 2/3
Hits: 130
Earned Runs: 54
Walks: 63
Strike Outs: 138
ERA: 3.03
WHIP: 1.55

At Bats: 75
Runs: 38
Hits: 42
Doubles: 15
Triples: 0
Home Runs: 10
Runs Batted In: 54
Batting Average: .560
Walks: 16
Slugging Percentage: 1.160
Hit By Pitch: 2
On Base Percentage: .645
On Base + Slugging (OPS): 1.805

Piper Nissen

Blaine – Senior – Center Field/Pitcher

Wins: 5
Losses: 1
Saves: 0
Innings Pitched: 34
Hits: 48
Earned Runs: 27
Walks: 14
Strike Outs: 31
ERA: 5.56
WHIP: 1.82

At Bats: 82
Runs: 20
Hits: 32
Doubles: 4
Triples: 0
Home Runs: 0
Runs Batted In: 23
Batting Average: .390
Walks: 13
Slugging Percentage: .439
Hit By Pitch: 2
On Base Percentage: .485
On Base + Slugging (OPS): .924

Olivia Paoli

Squalicum – Senior – Catcher

At Bats: 63
Runs: 20
Hits: 33
Doubles: 9
Triples: 1
Home Runs: 8
Runs Batted In: 29
Batting Average: .524
Walks: 9
Slugging Percentage: 1.079
Hit By Pitch: 1
On Base Percentage: .589
On Base + Slugging (OPS): 1.668

Karsyn Postma

Lynden Christian – Senior – Catcher

At Bats: 93
Runs: 40
Hits: 49
Doubles: 22
Triples: 4
Home Runs: 4
Runs Batted In: 51
Batting Average: .527
Walks: 14
Slugging Percentage: .978
Hit By Pitch: 2
On Base Percentage: .596
On Base + Slugging (OPS): 1.575

Grace Potter

Lynden – Senior – Catcher/Shortstop/Third Base

At Bats: 85
Runs: 36
Hits: 42
Doubles: 6
Triples: 1
Home Runs: 3
Runs Batted In: 38
Batting Average: .494
Walks: 12
Slugging Percentage: .694
Hit By Pitch: 0
On Base Percentage: .557
On Base + Slugging (OPS): 1.251

Kasi Thomas

Lynden – Junior – Catcher/Third Base

At Bats: 81
Runs: 28
Hits: 39
Doubles: 6
Triples: 1
Home Runs: 7
Runs Batted In: 37
Batting Average: .481
Walks: 7
Slugging Percentage: .840
Hit By Pitch: 7
On Base Percentage: .558
On Base + Slugging (OPS): 1.397

MaKenna Wright

Blaine – Senior – Catcher

At Bats: 75
Runs: 7
Hits: 36
Doubles: 6
Triples: 1
Home Runs: 4
Runs Batted In: 33
Batting Average: .480
Walks: 9
Slugging Percentage: .747
Hit By Pitch: 3
On Base Percentage: .552
On Base + Slugging (OPS): 1.298

Gracie Zender

Mount Baker – Sophomore – Catcher

At Bats: 78
Runs: 36
Hits: 41
Doubles: 15
Triples: 0
Home Runs: 6
Runs Batted In: 41
Batting Average: .526
Walks: 16
Slugging Percentage: .949
Hit By Pitch: 2
On Base Percentage: .615
On Base + Slugging (OPS): 1.563

SECOND TEAM:

Kaelin Blakley

Ferndale – Sophomore – Catcher/Third Base

At Bats: 51
Runs: 22
Hits: 23
Doubles: 7
Triples: 1
Home Runs: 5
Runs Batted In: 28
Batting Average: .451
Walks: 14
Slugging Percentage: .922
Hit By Pitch: 2
On Base Percentage: .582
On Base + Slugging (OPS): 1.504

Annalee Cohn

Mount Baker – Sophomore – Shortstop

At Bats: 88
Runs: 47
Hits: 46
Doubles: 11
Triples: 2
Home Runs: 0
Runs Batted In: 29
Batting Average: .523
Walks: 12
Slugging Percentage: .693
Hit By Pitch: 5
On Base Percentage: .600
On Base + Slugging (OPS): 1.293

Campbell DeJong

Lynden – Freshman – Second Base

At Bats: 80
Runs: 38
Hits: 34
Doubles: 9
Triples: 1
Home Runs: 2
Runs Batted In: 22
Batting Average: .425
Walks: 12
Slugging Percentage: .638
Hit By Pitch: 3
On Base Percentage: .516
On Base + Slugging (OPS): 1.153

Lainey Kimball

Nooksack Valley – Junior – Infield/Outfield

At Bats: 76
Runs: 36
Hits: 44
Doubles: 14
Triples: 2
Home Runs: 6
Runs Batted In: 37
Batting Average: .579
Walks: 6
Slugging Percentage: 1.053
Hit By Pitch: 0
On Base Percentage: .610
On Base + Slugging (OPS): 1.662

Katie Prengaman

Meridian – Junior – Pitcher

Wins: 8
Losses: 12
Saves: 1
Innings Pitched: 109
Hits: 191
Earned Runs: 98
Walks: 18
Strike Outs: 103
ERA: 6.29
WHIP: 1.92

At Bats: 62
Runs: 23
Hits: 28
Doubles: 8
Triples: 2
Home Runs: 1
Runs Batted In: 22
Batting Average: .452
Walks: 11
Slugging Percentage: .694
Hit By Pitch: 1
On Base Percentage: .541
On Base + Slugging (OPS): 1.234

 

 

Non-Whatcom County Players that were named:

1st Team:

  • Olivia Collins – Mount Vernon – Junior – Pitcher/First Base
  • Courtney Locke – Burlington-Edison – Senior – Shortstop
  • Lexi Saldivar – Burlington-Edison – Senior – Pitcher
  • Sami Stark – Sedro-Woolley – Senior – Outfielder

2nd Team:

  • Keira Cantu – Mount Vernon – Freshman – Center Field
  • Stella Kowalski – Burlington-Edison – Freshman – First Base
  • Katie Kruegar – Lakewood – Sophomore – Pitcher
  • Avalon Kummer – Lakewood – Junior – First Base
  • Kayleigh Sill – Anacortes – Senior – Shortstop
  • Grace Swenson – Sedro-Woolley – Junior – Pitcher
  • Loto Tupu – Oak Harbor – Sophomore – First Base/Right Field
  • Reese Wasinger – Oak Harbor – Freshman – Pitcher/First Base
  • Emma Joy Wise – Lakewood – Junior – Center Field
  • Lola Wylie – Sedro-Woolley – Sophomore – Outfield