Contact: Chassidy Holloway, Associate Executive Director, holloway@midwestconference.org
 
LOUISVILLE, Kentucky – The National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) announced its 2025 Division III All-Region teams on May 16, with eight Midwest Conference (MWC) softball players among the 383 student-athletes recognized nationwide.
 
In Region IX, Illinois College pitcher Jordan Closs and Lake Forest College outfielder Emmie Nyen earned First Team honors. The Second Team includes Lawrence University third baseman Zoe Doherty, Lake Forest outfielder Kaia Mismash, and Cornell College outfielder Peyton Souhrada. Lake Forest pitcher Riley Stiles, Grinnell College shortstop Hannah Dykstra, and Illinois College utility/pitcher Taylor Henry were named to the Third Team.
 
The NFCA All-Region distinction honors student-athletes from the Association’s 10 regions, with selections made to one of three teams. Head coaches who are NFCA members nominate and vote for the honorees in their respective regions.
 
The full list of MWC Region IX awardees can be found below.
 

First Team
Jordan Closs	Illinois College	Pitcher
Emmie Nyen	Lake Forest College	Outfield
Second Team
Zoe Doherty	Lawrence University	Third Base
Kaia Mismash	Lake Forest College	Outfield
Peyton Souhrada	Cornell College	Outfield
Third Team
Riley Stiles	Lake Forest College	Pitcher
Hannah Dykstra	Grinnell College	Shortstop
Taylor Henry	Illinois College	Utility/Pitcher