With high school softball play wrapping up across Michigan, the Michigan High School Softball Coaches Association announced the All-State teams. Ella Newman of Unionville-Sebewain District was fortunate to be selected as an honorable mention. She received All-State recognition along with teammates Riley Bettson and Gabby Crum.
USA head coach Mark Reinhart said Newman isn’t afraid to work on her weaknesses as she signs with Kalamazoo College to play softball.
“She will find a way to improve them,” he said.
“Her hitting is getting better and stronger. She’s going to be an excellent college player,” he added. “She just needs to keep working hard. Now, what will she do to help Kalamazoo win? She’s a good teammate. She’s going to work hard. I’m looking forward to watching our kids go to the next level.”
The Division 4 Excellence Awards as selected by the Association are as follows:
Sophie Palaschi, Plymouth Christian Academy
Delaney St George, Kingston
Kylie Fitting, St. Charles
Piper St George, Kingston
Elisabeth Romitti, Norway
Sage Gautier, Lincoln Arcona
Chloe Palaschi, Plymouth Christian Academy
Brooklyn Fisher, Bellaire
Mia Schopfer, Lincoln Arcona
Clara Groen, Plymouth Christian Academy
Savannah Jones, Mount Pleasant Sacred Heart
Caitlin Ruth, Westland Hope Christian Academy
Maddie Horne, Brown City
Hannah Tahany, St. Joseph Michigan Lutheran Church
