Kayla Kowalik Defends Her All-Star Cup Title
Kayla Kowalik is the defending AUSL All-Star Cup champion and enters 2026 as a team captain. Here’s what her self-taught path means for every young catcher.
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Kendall Wells: From the Johnny Bench Award to a Team USA Bronze
Wells won the Johnny Bench Award as the first freshman ever, earned a USA Softball pool selection, debuted at the International Cup, and closed the bronze medal game with a walkoff double — all in eight weeks.
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Faith Hickman NWAC Catcher of the Year 2026
Walla Walla catcher Faith Hickman won the 2026 NWAC Catcher of the Year by hitting .476 with 21 HR and stealing 10 bases — proof catchers can run.
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Reese Atwood Wins 2026 AUSL Rookie of the Year
Reese Atwood won the 2026 AUSL Rookie of the Year with a 1.140 OPS — even as her team finished last place. What her first pro season teaches every catcher about doing your job.
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Traci Lowry: 2026 NJCAA Catcher of the Year
McLennan freshman Traci Lowry wins the 2026 NJCAA Catcher of the Year with a .507 average and .996 fielding percentage — one error in 237 chances.