The Ohio Cardinal Conference has announced its postseason softball honors for the 2026 season.
Madison’s Caliyah Clapper and Lexi Lewis were first team honorees. Clapper hit .514 with 36 hits, 12 doubles, a triple, 26 RBIs and 20 runs scored while also going 8-6 in the circle with a 3.17 earned run average with 98 strikeouts in 75 innings of work. Lewis hit .341 with 28 hits, nine doubles, 23 RBIs and 23 runs scored.
Lexington’s Alexis Cantrell and Quinn Patrick were first team honorees. Cantrell hit .382 with 29 hits, seven doubles, two triples, a home run, six RBIs and 33 runs scored. Patrick hit .380 with 27 hits, six doubles, 18 RBIs and 23 runs scored.
Ashland’s Rowen Garn also earned first team honors after hitting .534 with 31 hits, a doubles, four triples, a home run, 18 RBIs and 21 runs scored.
Madison Campbell Kiser and Allie Shrader joined Lexington’s Kylie Thornton and Addi Williams as second team selections. Ashland’s Isla McFrederick and Makenna Chandler, Lexington’s Mariana Molton and Kyra Boyd and Madison’s Izzy Wamsley and Chloe Jeffers were all honorable mentions.
Here is the complete list of All-Ohio Cardinal Conference softball honorees for the 2026 season.
2026 Ohio Cardinal Conference Softball Teams
Ohio Cardinal Conference Player of the Year: Kayla Reid, Wooster.
Ohio Cardinal Conference Pitcher of the Year: Kara Lint, Dover.
Ohio Cardinal Conference Coach of the Year: Hannah Duff, Dover.
FIRST TEAM: Kayla Reid, Wooster; Kara Lint, Dover; Rowen Garn, Ashland; Sara Cardani, New Philadelphia; Caliyah Clapper, Madison; Zalina Proper, West Holmes; Abbey Lint, Dover; Alli Hupp, Dover; Ariana Immel, Dover; Avery Williams, Wooster; Lexi Lewis, Madison; Alexis Cantrell, Lexington; Quinn Patrick, Lexington.
SECOND TEAM: Campbell Kiser, Madison; Olivia McCue, Dover; Sophie Bantum, Dover; Madi Bantum, Dover; Kylie Thornton, Lexington; Addi Williams, Lexington; Briar Cline, West Holmes; McKenzie Dorris, Wooster; Easton Miller, New Philadelphia; Allie Shrader, Madison; Brylinne Smith, New Philadelphia.
HONORABLE MENTION: Isla McFrederick, Ashland; Jillian Howard, New Philadelphia; Makenna Chandler, Ashland; Abbey Sweitzer, New Philadelphia; Hailey Kuecher, Dover; Emma Miller, West Holmes; Elle Tonya, Dover; Gabby Fowler, West Holmes; Mariana Molton, Lexington; Sydney McAfoos, Wooster; Kyra Boyd, Lexington; Averee Karazsia, Wooster; Izzy Wamsley, Madison; Chloe Jeffers, Madison.
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