Nine Galveston College softball players were selected to the National Junior College Athletic Association Division I Region 14 All-South Conference first team and the All-Region second team, while the Whitecaps also claimed the All-Region Coaching Staff of the Year.
“It has been quite a year for us and we’re excited about the possibilities for next season,” said Galveston College Athletic Director and Head Softball Coach, Kelly Raines. “We exceeded our expectations during the season and although we were disappointed in not advancing beyond the regional tournament, we are proud of what the team accomplished. We have a talented group of players, a solid coaching staff and I’m looking forward to building on this year’s success.”
Raines is assisted by GC Assistant Coach, Rome McNary, who joined the Whitecaps last summer.
“I’m proud of our players and all their accomplishments over the course of the season,” said McNary. “I don’t think they fully realized what they had accomplished, winning the South Zone, qualifying to regionals and being ranked among the top 20 NJCAA DI teams in the nation. It was a season they will remember and one we will continue to build on.”
Whitecaps pitcher Karlie Barba, catcher Maria Andrade, infielders Aviana Gonzalez and Emily Parks, outfielder Jessica Munro and utility player Gabby Guzman were all selected to the Region 14 All-South Conference first team and All-Region second team, while infielder Samantha Gonzalez was named to the All-South Conference second team.
In addition, GC outfielders Jasmine Peña and Kamyrn Cottrell, and infielder Aviana Gonzalez were named to the Academic All-Conference team.
For more information about the Galveston College Whitecaps softball program, visit https://www.gcwhitecaps.com/landing/index.
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