Weinberger named to All-Great Lakes Region Third Team

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Concordia University Wisconsin Softball sophomore Deidra Weinberger was named to the National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) Great Lakes All-Region Third team, the organization announced Monday.

Weinberger (Mayville, Wis.) had an impressive sophomore campaign with the Falcons, batting .374, including .397 in NACC games this season. She drove in 25 runs, while totaling 11 doubles, a triple and a home run. Weinberger had a .408 on-base percentage during the season and scored a team-leading 33 runs.

What made the sophomore so valuable to the Falcons, was her ability in the field in addition to her impressive numbers at the plate. The shortstop had a .941 fielding percentage this season on 169 total chances, proving to be one of the top middle infielders in the region.

The Falcons most recent All-Region selection was Mariah Giesseman in the 2014 season, when she was also named to the Third Team. In 2013, CUW had two players selected, Cara Landherr (First Team) and Stephanie Kramer (Second Team).

A complete list of each Division III All-Region Team can be found here.

2016 Great Lakes All-Region Teams

FIRST TEAM

Pitcher Katie Thornton Wheaton College (Ill.)
Pitcher Vanessa Hartzell Aurora University
Catcher Elaine Walker Aurora University
First Base Hailey Rothstein Carthage College
First Base Sally Snarski Lake Forest College
Second Base Leah Wolff University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Third Base Kayla Morrissey Grinnell College
Shortstop Evie Schaller University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Outfield Jillian Runyon Illinois Wesleyan University
Outfield Melissa Stoch Benedictine University
Outfield Tala Cornell Beloit College
Designated Player Darian Pelsor Carthage College
Utility Emily Gorges Marian University
At-Large Jenna Noland Illinois Wesleyan University
At-Large Abby Menting University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
At-Large Mandey Shrader Aurora University

SECOND TEAM

Pitcher Jessi Werner Lake Forest College
Pitcher Lauren Blasczyk University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Pitcher Sara Brunlieb University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Pitcher Elizabeth Hippen Monmouth College
Catcher Alex Hemmer Lake Forest College
Catcher Dani Smith Illinois Wesleyan University
First Base Courtney Grasz Benedictine University
Second Base Christina Sandstedt Wheaton College (Ill.)
Third Base Erika Berry University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Shortstop Meg Krautsch Lawrence University
Outfield Tierney Duffy Lawrence University
Outfield Mallory Klotz University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Outfield Caitlin Catino University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Designated Player Ali Woitovich Dominican University
Utility Laura Dierking Aurora University
At-Large Holly Haberkorn Benedictine University
At-Large Jenny McTague Lake Forest College
At-Large Sam Gudat Illinois Wesleyan University

THIRD TEAM

At-Large Mackenzie Marquis Illinois Wesleyan University
At-Large Kailee Cable Benedictine University
At-Large Alyssa Domico Dominican University
At-Large Missy Griffin Cornell College
At-Large Kaleigh Ambrose Lake Forest College
At-Large Michaela Guthrie Monmouth College
At-Large Sydney Murphy Wisconsin-LaCrosse
At-Large Deidra Weinberger Concordia University (Wis.)
At-Large Emily Rux University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
At-Large Kristin Lopez University of Chicago
At-Large Devan Parkison University of Chicago
At-Large Jenna Trojniar North Central College
At-Large Kirstyn Ozga Monmouth College
At-Large Mary Rankin Illinois Wesleyan University
At-Large Julia Camardo University of Wisconsin-Whitewater