Kent State was well-representing on College Sports Madness' Mid-American Preseason All-Conference Teams that were recently announced. Junior Maddy Grimm was tabbed Field Player of the Year and Hailey Hopkins was named Freshman of the Year. Additionally, junior Ronnie Ladines and sophomore Holly Speers garnered Second Team accolades.
A two-time NFCA All-Mideast Region selection, Grimm has made her claim as one of the best hitters in Kent State history in her first two collegiate seasons. Last season, the slugger set program records for home runs (19), RBIs (54) total bases (1211) and slugging percentage (.