LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The National Fastpitch Coaches Association announced the 147 student-athletes from 63 schools who comprise the 2026 NFCA NAIA All-Region teams.
Oklahoma City University (Region III) placed a division-best and maximum eight players on its All-Region list, including five on the first team. University of Science & Arts of Oklahoma (Region IV) and Saint Xavier University (Region V) each matched the Stars’ five first teamers, and were two of four squads with six selections overall. Central Methodist University (Region V) and Madonna University (Region VI) also had six players picked.
Keiser University (Region II) and Missouri Baptist University (Region VI) received five All-Region nods apiece, while five other schools got four, 11 more had three, 12 earned two, and 28 had one.
The awards honor student-athletes from the Association’s six NAIA regions with selection to one of two teams. NFCA-member head coaches nominate and then vote for the winners in their respective region.
If they were not already voted to an All-Region squad, conference Players and Pitchers of the Year from member institutions are added to the second team in their region, so long as they are nominated by their member head coach and receive votes.
All honorees move forward to be considered for selection for the two NFCA NAIA All-America teams, which will be announced June 4.
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