After leading Louisiana State University-Alexandria to an NAIA regional championship round, three Generals softball players have earned National Fastpitch Coaches Association All-Region honors.
Recognized as NAIA Region I first team selections were pitcher Lainee Bailey and utility player Sophia Romero. Outfielder Kaetlyn Dunbar was a second-team pick in voting by regional head coaches.
Bailey logged 144.1 innings and compiled a 19-7 record. Bailey recorded an ERA of 2.18 and a WHIP of 1.34. She struck out 77 hitters over 31 appearances. She was a first team All-Red River Athletic Conference selection and the RRAC Co-Pitcher of the Year.
Romero posted an average of .370 with an on-base percentage of .451. Romero recorded 26 runs batted in and scored 58 times. She stole a team-high 48 stolen bases, placing her ninth in the NAIA. Romero earned an All-RRAC first team selection and was the RRAC Newcomer of the Year.\
Dunbar led the Generals’ offense with an average of .425, ripping eight home runs, and collecting 60 runs batted in. Her RBI total puts her 21st in the NAIA. Dunbar scored 51 runs. She compiled an on-base percentage of .478 and a slugging percentage of .478. Dunbar was an All-RRAC first team selection and was chosen the RRAC Player of the Year.