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Kentucky softball freshman wins New Balance Golden Shoe Award

Kentucky softball signee Chelsea Mack has been awarded the 2022 New Balance Golden Shoe Award.

The honor, awarded to the most prolific base-stealer in high school, goes to an upcoming freshman each year selected by the National Fastpitch Coaches Association.

The athlete must be awarded All-Region status to be considered for the award.

Mack, who earned first-team All-America honors in the outfield, set an Ohio High School state record with 81 stolen bases in 83 attempts this past season

Mack also captured the OHSAA Division 1 batting title in her senior season, batting a stellar .