From news services
A school-record seven Gophers were named to National Fastpitch Coaches Association Great Lakes All-Region Softball teams, the NFCA announced Thursday, including first-team picks Kaitlyn Richardson, Sam Macken and Sara Groenewegen.
Danielle Parlich, Tyler Walker and Hannah Granger were named to the second team, and Taylor LeMay was a third-team selection.
The awards honor softball student-athletes from the association's 10 regions and were voted on by NFCA member coaches from each respective region. Each honoree is eligible for selection to one of three 2015 NFCA Division I All-American teams.
The Gophers are one of nine teams with seven or more selections.