Softball in season news/awards/such and such

[SubGod22]

[shox7]

I hope Coach B is calling the girls in the portal from OU. They would make us better!

[BAShocker]

Any new transfer portal news? So far, we have three in the portal?

[SubGod22]

AAC - Three American Softball Student-Athletes Named Academic All-America

Three American Athletic Conference softball player have been named to the College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-America Team, announced by the organization on Tuesday.

Wichita State placed designated player CC Wong on the Academic All-America first team, while outfielder Addison Barnard was a second team selection. Charlotte pitcher Georgeanna Barefoot was named to the third team.

Wong was named The American Player of the Year after hitting .470 on the season with 14 home runs and 50 RBI. In addition to Academic All-America honors, Wong was selected as an All-American by the NFCA, Softball America and D1 Softball. She holds a 3.66 grade-point average as a general studies sociology major.

Barnard earns her fourth CSC Academic All-America nod following a season where she batted .397 on the season with 24 home runs and 48 RBI. Barnard was named to the NFCA and Softball American All-America teams, as well. The American all-time home runs leader holds a 3.82 grade-point average as a health science major.

[SubGod22]

Go Shockers - Wong Named to Canadian National Softball Team

CC Wong will take her talents to the global stage after earning a spot on the Canadian Women's National Softball Team, it was announced Tuesday afternoon by Softball Canada.

The Port Coquitlam, British Columbia, native is one of 21 athletes on the 2024 Team Canada roster. Team Canada is set to compete in the P5 Colorado event, hosted by Triple Crown Sports and College Sports Evaluation from June 26-28 in Fort Collins, Colo. Following the P5 Colorado Event, they will showcase their skills at the Canada Cup from July 1-7, in Surrey B.C.

Wong is just the second Shocker softball student-athlete to represent Wichita State on a National Team, and the first on Team Canada. Sydney McKinney was named to Team USA for the Japan All-Star Series in 2022.

The roster boasts a blend of seasoned and emerging talent, including six members from Canada's 2020 Olympic softball team and 13 athletes from the 2023 WBSC World Cup Group Stage, where their efforts secured Canada's spot in the World Cup Finals.

The team also includes 16 athletes who competed in last year's Canada Cup, while five new faces will make their debut for the Canadian Women's National Team.

The coaching staff made their selections after holding two regional identification camps and one final selection camp.

P5 Colorado Event Schedule

DATE	OPPONENT	TIME
June 26	Team Canada vs. TC Colorado	6:00pm MDT (7:00pm CDT)
June 27	Team Canada vs. Louisville Lady Sluggers	6:00pm MDT (7:00pm CDT)
June 28	Team Canada vs. Epic National 18u	4:00pm MDT (7:00pm CDT)
June 28	Team Canada vs. TC Colorado	6:00pm MDT (7:00pm CDT)

2024 Canada Cup Schedule

DATE	OPPONENT	TIME
June 29	Canada vs. Czechia	6:30pm PDT (8:30pm CDT)
July 1	Canada vs. New Zealand	1:00pm PDT (3:00pm CDT)
July1	Canada vs. Mexico	6:00pm PDT (8:00pm CDT)
July 2	Canada vs. Philippines	6:00pm PDT (8:00pm CDT)
July 3	Canada vs. Israel	6:30pm PDT (8:30pm CDT)
July 4	Canada vs. Hong Kong, China	6:00pm PDT (8:00pm CDT)
July 5-6	Playoff and Championship Games

[SubGod22]

Sheeeeeee's Baaaaaack

[1972Shocker]

I think that is CC playing for Team Canada.

[SubGod22]

Avery Barnard has committed to Creighton

[ShockerDropOut]

Back close to home. It also gets her out if Addie’s shadow. That was never happening here.

[1972Shocker]

Addison Barnard Named AAC Softball Scholar-Athlete of the Year

Addison Barnard can add another "first" to her resume. Barnard has been named the 2023-24 American Athletic Conference Softball Scholar-Athlete of the Year, it was announced by the league Wednesday morning.

She is the first Shocker softball student-athlete to earn scholar-athlete of the year honors since Wichita State joined The American in 2017. The Faculty Athletic Representatives (FARs) annually select 22 student-athletes (10 males, 12 females), one from each American sponsored sport, who will receive a post-graduate, post-eligibility financial scholarship of $2,000 and a trophy.

Last month Barnard was named to the College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-America Second Team, becoming the first Shocker to repeat as an Academic All-American. She was a First Team selection in 2022. She graduated in May with a degree in health science and a cumulative GPA of 3.82.

Barnard has been named to the American Athletic Conference All-Academic Team every year and the Athletic Director's Honor Roll every semester.

She recorded her third season of 20 or more home runs in 2024, finishing with 93 in her storied career. Her 93 career homers rank fifth all time in NCAA history. She became the first player in NCAA history with 90+ home runs and 60+ stolen bases, earning All-America honors three of her four seasons at Wichita State.

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Addie indeed casts a very large and all-encompassing shadow although I am sure no one is prouder of her than her sister Avery. Well, maybe Mom and Dad. I don't blame Avery one bit for trying to go somewhere she can more easily set her own course and not have to try to be her sister.

Addie's Shocker Bio is about as good as it gets: https://goshockers.com/sports/softba...n-barnard/7558

I wonder what Addie's numbers would have been if she had not had to play her Junior year with an injury that required off-season surgery.

When do you think the Shocks will retire #25 and #30?

[ShockBand]

Addison Barnard Named AAC Softball Scholar-Athlete of the Year

Addison Barnard can add another "first" to her resume. Barnard has been named the 2023-24 American Athletic Conference Softball Scholar-Athlete of the Year, it was announced by the league Wednesday morning.

She is the first Shocker softball student-athlete to earn scholar-athlete of the year honors since Wichita State joined The American in 2017. The Faculty Athletic Representatives (FARs) annually select 22 student-athletes (10 males, 12 females), one from each American sponsored sport, who will receive a post-graduate, post-eligibility financial scholarship of $2,000 and a trophy.

Last month Barnard was named to the College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-America Second Team, becoming the first Shocker to repeat as an Academic All-American. She was a First Team selection in 2022. She graduated in May with a degree in health science and a cumulative GPA of 3.82.

Barnard has been named to the American Athletic Conference All-Academic Team every year and the Athletic Director's Honor Roll every semester.

She recorded her third season of 20 or more home runs in 2024, finishing with 93 in her storied career. Her 93 career homers rank fifth all time in NCAA history. She became the first player in NCAA history with 90+ home runs and 60+ stolen bases, earning All-America honors three of her four seasons at Wichita State.

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Addie indeed casts a very large and all-encompassing shadow although I am sure no one is prouder of her than her sister Avery. Well, maybe Mom and Dad. I don't blame Avery one bit for trying to go somewhere she can more easily set her own course and not have to try to be her sister.

Addie's Shocker Bio is about as good as it gets: https://goshockers.com/sports/softba...n-barnard/7558

I wonder what Addie's numbers would have been if she had not had to play her Junior year with an injury that required off-season surgery.

When do you think the Shocks will retire #25 and #30?

Not only should #25 and #30 be retired, there should be statues of both of them at the entrance of the renovated stadium. They are absolute icons of WSU softball.

[flyingMoose]

Back close to home. It also gets her out if Addie’s shadow. That was never happening here.

It gets her (Avery) to a program where she is more comfortable? Is a better fit? Will allow the possibility of more playing time? A prime example of all of the above is CC.

[SubGod22]

Sure gonna be nice to have her back.

[SubGod22]

Presley is back in the college ranks

[1972Shocker]

Report: Softball Star NiJaree Canady Signs $1M NIL Contract amid Texas Tech Transfer

Former Stanford softball pitcher NiJaree Canady has committed to Texas Texas after signing a one-year NIL deal worth more than $1 million, according to The Athletic.

The Athletic reported that a source close to negotiations said the previous highest known NIL deal for a pitcher in the sport was $175,000.

That good old oil money comes in handy.