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Softball 5/4/2026 12:44:00 PM

Softball Claims Eight All-League Honors; Fuller Wins Trio of Awards

JACKSON, Mich. - The Crossroads League announced the 2026 Softball All-League awards on Monday afternoon with Indiana Wesleyan winning eight league honors, including two Gold Glove awards and the Newcomer of the Year. Four Wildcats earned All-Crossroads League honors for the first time in their careers and Morgan Yeater claimed her second straight First Team award. In the first year under new head coach Kelsey Kooistra, the Wildcats earned the Crossroads League Regular Season Championship Title after going 30-6 in league play and earned an automatic bid to the NAIA National Tournament.

COACH KOOISTRA PERSPECTIVE

“What a joy to see these players recognized for their success on the field! These honors are a testament to the ways they’ve stewarded their gifts through the game,” said head coach Kelsey Kooistra. “At the same time, they reflect the body of work this entire team has put in throughout the year. A group that has pushed each other to be better, encouraged one another through challenges, and set a high standard of excellence as they’ve pursued something bigger than themselves together.”

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DANICA FULLER

NEWCOMER OF THE YEAR | FIRST TEAM

Danica Fuller wins the 2026 Crossroads League Newcomer of the Year and secured a spot on the First Team as a freshman. Fuller came in and made an immediate impact as one of the best hitters on the team and in the conference. The freshman played in every game this season hitting .423 with a .481 OBP, both top 5 in the Crossroads. She totaled 58 hits, 45 runs, 37 RBIs, 13 walks, and ripped 14 doubles and 4 triples for a .584 slugging percentage. In league play, Fuller was tied for 1st in doubles, tied for 3rd in triples, 5th in OBP, steals, runs, and 9th in SLG. The freshman was also dangerous on the base paths, stealing 20 bases.

COURTNEY THOMAS

FIRST TEAM | OUTFIELD

Courtney Thomas earns First Team honors for the first time in her career after batting .442 with a .511 OBP and .558 slugging percentage. The senior was a key piece for the Wildcats’ offensive success as she led the team in average, total hits, and on-base percentage. Thomas was among the best hitters in the conference as she ranked 2nd in the Crossroads for batting average and 3rd for on-base percentage. She played in every game this year finishing with 69 hits, 49 runs, 24 RBIs, 19 walks, 10 doubles, 4 triples, and 14 steals before entering the National tournament. Thomas set new career-highs in runs, total bases, doubles, and triples with her stellar play.

MORGAN YEATER

FIRST TEAM | OUTFIELD

Morgan Yeater claims a spot on the Crossroads First Team for the second year in a row. Yeater enters the National Tournament with a slash of .399/ .474 OBP/ .497 SLG with 65 hits, 46 runs, 47 RBIs, 24 walks (a new career-high), 10 doubles, and 3 triples. She was among the top base stealers in the nation, as she finished 2nd in the Crossroads and 18th in the NAIA with 37 steals. In league play, the senior was 3rd in RBIs, tied for 6th in triples and tied for 7th in runs. Yeater had also won the Crossroads League Player of the Week on April 6th.

AVERY TOOLE

FIRST TEAM | PITCHER

Avery Toole secured a spot on the 2026 Crossroads First Team for the first time in her career. The freshman pitcher finished the regular season and conference tournament with a 2.27 ERA, 17 wins, and 123 strikeouts in 126.2 innings pitched. The lefty tied for 2nd in the league in wins, 3rd in ERA, and 3rd in strikeouts. She also was tied for 25th in the NAIA in wins and 36th in the nation for strikeouts. Toole earned her first career Crossroads Pitcher of the Week on March 23rd.

MADDIE MARTIN

SECOND TEAM | FIRST BASE

Maddie Martin earned Crossroads League honors for the first time in her career making the Second Team. Martin batted .370 with a .448 OBP and a .597 SLG. The junior made an impact bringing in runs with 60 RBIs, good for 2nd in the Crossroads and 15th in the NAIA. Martin has already surpassed career highs across the board in hits, RBIs, walks, doubles, and total bases as she enters the National Tournament with 57 hits, 24 runs, 15 walks, 17 doubles, and 6 home runs.

COURTNEY THOMAS

GOLD GLOVE | OUTFIELD

Courtney Thomas claims a 2026 Crossroads League Gold Glove award for her work in the outfield. She has a .983 fielding percentage on 59 chances with 54 putouts, 4 assists, and 1 double play.

DANICA FULLER

GOLD GLOVE | SHORTSTOP

Danica Fuller completes her trio of awards with a Crossroads League Gold Glove award at the shortstop position. Fuller picked up 74 putouts and 73 assists for a .955 fielding percentage including 5 double plays.