Jackson County Central and Martin County West have been recognized for their work off the field by the Minnesota Fastpitch Coaches Association.
The Huskies and Mavericks both earned gold academic team awards.
MCW also had two student-athletes earn individual academic awards, left fielder Callie McCorkell and third baseman-left fielder Ella Carlson.
All-state team
The coaches have also announced their all-state teams. Here’ a list of players from Big South and Valley Conference schools. Listed are player, year, position and school.
Big South Conference
Class 2A
First team
Nevaeh Rahm, sr., 1B, Fairmont
Cameron Chard, sr., C, Belle Plaine
Payton Behr, jr., CF, Luverne
Avery Voges, sr., P, Lake Crystal Wellcome Memorial
Second team
Sienna Bemmels, sr., P, Belle Plaine
Ella Reisdorfer, jr., 3B, Luverne
Avery Lerfald, jr., 1B, Tri-CIty United
Ella Voges, sr, 3B, Lake Crystal Wellcome Memorial
Class 3A
First team
Ramsey Hopp, jr., P, New Ulm
Honorable mention
Morgan Bjella, sr., P, Marshall
Maddie Backer, jr., CF, New Ulm
Class 1A
Second team
Leah Bode, jr., CF, Nicollet