Wichmann selected to Second Team

The Blackburn Softball Team had three players that were recognized for their play this season by the St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.  Sophomore infielder Maddie Wichmann (Chatham, Illinois/ Glenwood), senior utility player Brooke Daniels (Lapel, Indiana / Lapel) and sophomore infielder Jackie Rose (Brussels, Illinois / Brussels) was named to the SLIAC Sportsmanship Team. Blackburn was awarded the Sportsmanship award as a team. The Beavers have won that award two of the last three seasons.

Wichmann, a second team selection, played in 21 games, tallying 16 hits and leading the team with six doubles. She also led the team with 11 walks.Wichmann finished with a .286 batting average and an on-base percentage of .403. She played well in the field with a .951 fielding percentage.

Daniels, was selected to the second team, was second on the Blackburn roster with 18 hits. She drove in six runs and earned a .300 batting average. Daniels led the team with 14 pitching appearances and had all four of Blackburn wins. She had 57 strikeouts and finished with a 3.62 earned run average.

Coach Crum expressed "Jackie was the best teammate and fan we had. She was constantly supporting everyone in any way possible" when asked about Rose this season.