Posted: Jun 09, 2021
Four #HeartSB Players Tabbed on NAIA All-America Squads
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) has announced the 2021 Softball All-America teams, selected by the NAIA All-America committee. | ORIGINAL RELEASE
The All-America teams are comprised of First Team, Second Team, and Honorable Mention selections. Four Heart of America student-athletes were recognized on the list of honorees.
Kelli Gorman (Central Methodist) led the conference as the lone First Team award winner for the league. Hannah Pals (Grand View) and Keighlan Cronin (Central Methodist) both picked up Second Team nods for their performances in the circle, followed by Ali Raley (Evangel) who landed on the Honorable Mention list.
First Team
| Name | School | Position |
| Emily Cerny | Science & Arts of Oklahoma | Pitcher |
| Gabby Sandoval | Southern Oregon University | Pitcher |
| Christie Betker | Oklahoma City University | Pitcher |
| Miranda Wehrle | Indiana Wesleyan University | Catcher |
| Allie Stines | Southern Oregon University | Catcher |
| Lauren Quirke | Southern Oregon University | Infielder |
| Alli Davis | Olivet Nazarene University (Ill.) | Infielder |
| Makea-Al Kaluau | Lindsey Wilson College (Ky.) | Infielder |
| Maile Deutsch | McPherson College | Infielder |
| Kennedy Jackson | Oklahoma City University | Infielder |
| Kelli Gorman | Central Methodist University (Mo.) | Outfielder |
| Katie Cronin | Milligan University (Tenn.) | Outfielder |
| Kattie Popko | Madonna University (Mich.) | Outfielder |
| Taylor Eddy | Faulkner University | Outfielder |
| Miranda Southall | Olivet Nazarene University (Ill.) | Utility |
| Lindy Alexander | Oklahoma Wesleyan University | Designated Player |
| Sarah Abramson | Oregon Institute of Technology | At-Large Pitcher |
| Annabelle Ramirez | Lindsey Wilson College (Ky.) | At-Large Pitcher |
| Allison Golic | St. Xavier University | At-Large Pitcher |
| Shelbie Stotts | Marian University (Ind.) | At-Large Utility |
Second Team
| Name | School | Position |
| Hannah Pals | Grand View University (Iowa) | Pitcher |
| Allie Puente | Hope International University (Calif.) | Pitcher |
| Casson Rassmussen | Ottawa University (Kan.) | Pitcher |
| Ryley Whitney | Campbellsville University (Ky.) | Catcher |
| Katlin Anders | Midland University (Neb.) | Catcher |
| Caitlyn Brisker | University of Rio Grande (Ohio) | Infielder |
| Maddie Sickau | Cumberlands University (Ky.) | Infielder |
| Savannah Ashford | Science & Arts of Oklahoma | Infielder |
| Allison Seats | Central Baptist University (Ark.) | Infielder |
| Piper Wagner | Georgia Gwinnett College | Infielder |
| Baleigh Loux | Oklahoma City University | Outfielder |
| Taylor Webb | University of Rio Grande (Ohio) | Outfielder |
| Ally Pickering | Ottawa University (Kan.) | Outfielder |
| Emily Prai | Midland University (Neb.) | Outfielder |
| Riley Donovan | Southern Oregon University | Utility |
| Skyler Mao | Hope International University (Calif.) | Designated Player |
| Keighlan Cronin | Central Methodist University (Mo.) | At-Large Pitcher |
| Haley Nations | William Carey University (Miss.) | At-Large Pitcher |
| Alyssa Wagner | Indiana Wesleyan University | At-Large Pitcher |
| Alexa Good | Georgia Gwinnett College | At-Large Pitcher |
Honorable Mention
| Name | School | Position |
| Melanie Alexander | Bethel University (Tenn.) | Outfielder |
| Payton Blades | Campbellsville University (Ky.) | Outfielder |
| Haley Loffer | College of Idaho | Infielder |
| Taylor Barnes | Columbia College (Mo.) | Outfielder |
| Lexi Dickerson | Columbia College (Mo.) | Pitcher |
| Jaya Allen | Dickinson State University (N.D.) | Pitcher |
| Ali Raley | Evangel University (Mo.) | Catcher |
| Brittany Adair | Freed Hardeman University | Pitcher |
| Melanie Okazaki | Hope International University (Calif.) | Infielder |
| Hannah Ogg | Indiana University Southeast | Pitcher |
| Kat Miska | Jamestown University (N.D.) | Pitcher |
| Katie Long | Mid-America Christian University | Pitcher |
| Roni Foote | Midland University (Neb.) | Infielder |
| Morgan Nixon | Morningside University (Iowa) | Infielder |
| Emma Burns | Mount Marty University (S.D.) | Infielder |
| Kaila Mick | Oregon Institue of Technology | Infielder |
| Hannah Shimek | Southern Oregon | Infielder |
| Lyda Robinson | St. Xavier University | Outfielder |
| Ariel Dailey | Union College (Ky.) | Utility |
| Emily Smith | Valley City State University (N.D.) | Pitcher |