Millikin's Addison Sargent, Kendallyn Davison named NFCA First Team All-Region

The National Fastpitch Coaches Association released their list of athletes named All-Region for the 2022 season. Two Big Blue softball players were named to the First Team in Region VIII, pitcher Addison Sargent and outfielder Kendallyn Davison.

Sargent (Mt. Vernon, Ill.) has recorded an ERA of 0.95 in the 2022 season, tallying a 16-2 record. In March, Sargent tossed a no-hitter in a 10-0 victory over Stockton, and threw nine scoreless innings in the Decatur, IL NCAA Regional to pick up two victories and the regional's Most Outstanding Player award. Sargent was credited with 96 strikeouts this season through 118.1 innings pitched, holding her opponents to a batting average of .169.

Davison (Avon, Ind.) notched a .440 batting average in her first season with the Big Blue with 55 hits and 39 RBI. Davison recorded 14 doubles, five triples, and three homeruns in her freshman season, along with stealing 16 bases and scoring 38 runs. In right field, Davison accounted for a multitude of outs coming in the form of diving grabs and impressive catches on the run. Davison was also named to the All-Tournament Team at the Decatur, IL NCAA Regional.