Local Star Sarah Davenport Among Finalists for National Freshman Softball Award

The finalists for the 2024 TUCCI/NFCA Division II Freshman of the Year award have been announced. One candidate from each of the NCAA’s eight regions has been selected. This award, managed by the Division II All-America Committee, recognizes outstanding freshman talent in college softball. The finalists are Sarah Davenport from East Stroudburg (Atlantic), Desi Cuevas from Augustana (Central), Kelsey Higgins from College of Saint Rose (East), and others from the Midwest, South, South Central, Southeast, and West regions.

Sarah Davenport has also received the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference’s East Division Player and Freshman of the Year awards. Desi Cuevas, Kelsey Higgins, and the other finalists have earned notable accolades in their respective conferences, highlighting their impressive performances in their first year.

The winner will be announced on May 21, 2024. Established in 2015, this award not only honors athletic achievement but also marks a key achievement in these athletes' careers. It reflects their dedication and the competitive nature of NCAA Division II softball.

Past recipients of the TUCCI/NFCA Division II National Freshman of the Year include athletes like Macauley Bailey and Caleigh Rister, who have set high standards for future freshmen.

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