2021_Texas_A&M–Corpus_Christi_Islanders_softball_team

2021 Texas A&M–Corpus Christi Islanders softball team

2021 Texas A&M–Corpus Christi Islanders softball team

American college softball season

The 2021 Texas A&M–Corpus Christi Islanders softball team represented Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi during the 2021 NCAA Division I softball season. The Islanders played their home games at the softball facility at Chapman Field and were led by second-year head coach Kristen Zaleski. They were members of the Southland Conference.

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Preseason

Southland Conference Coaches Poll

The Southland Conference Coaches Poll was released on February 5, 2021. Texas A&M–Corpus Christi was picked to finish eleventh in the Southland Conference with 47 votes.[2]

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Preseason All-Southland team

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First Team

  • Kaylyn Shephard (UCA, R-SR, 1st Base)
  • Cayla Joens (NSU, JR, 2nd Base)
  • Cylla Hall (UCA, R-SR, 3rd Base)
  • Cori McCrary (MCNS, SR, Shortstop)
  • Ella Manzer (SELA, SR, Catcher)
  • Samantha Bradley (ACU, R-SR, Designated Player)
  • Linsey Tomlinson (ACU, R-SR, Outfielder)
  • Kaylee Lopez (MCNS, SO, Outfielder)
  • Elise Vincent (NSU, SR, Outfielder)
  • Madisen Blackford (SELA, SR, Outfielder)
  • Megan McDonald (SHSU, SR, Outfielder)
  • Kayla Beaver (UCA, R-FR, Pitcher)
  • Kassidy Wilbur (SFA, JR, Pitcher)
  • E. C. Delafield (NSU, JR, Utility)

Second Team

  • Shaylon Govan (SFA, SO, 1st Base)
  • Brooke Malia (SHSU, SR, 2nd Base)
  • Bryana Novegil (SFA, SR, 2nd Base)
  • Caitlin Garcia (NICH, JR, 3rd Base)
  • Alex Hudspeth (SFA, JR, Shortstop)
  • Alexis Perry (NSU, SO, Catcher)
  • Bailey Richards (SFA, SR, Catcher)
  • Caitlyn Brockway (HBU, SO, Designated Player)
  • Reagan Sperling (UCA, R-JR, Outfielder)
  • Alayis Seneca (MCNS, SO, Outfielder)
  • Hayley Barbazon (NSU, SR, Outfielder)
  • Saleen Flores (MCNS, SO, Pitcher)
  • MC Comeaux (SELA, FR, Pitcher)
  • Sammi Thomas (TAMUCC, SO, Utility)

Roster

2021 Texas A&M Corpus Christi Islanders roster
 

Pitchers

  • 9 Sydney Hoyt - Freshman
  • 13 Audrey McNeill - Freshman
  • 20 Beatriz Lara - Sophomore'
  • 21 Megan Depew - Freshman
  • 73 Jenika Lombrana - Sophomore

Outfielders

  • 3 Kennedy Jimenez - Junior
  • 4 Madison Johnson - Freshman
  • 11 Alexandria Torres - Freshman
  • 24 Katrina Jackson - Redshirt Sophomore
  • 26 Tiler Noyola - Junior
  • 49 Alie Alcantar - Freshman

Utilities

  • 6 Daisy Gonzalez - Junior
  • 22 Skye Koehl - Senior
  • 33 Sammi Thomas - Sophomore
  

Catchers

  • 15 Haley Morse - Freshman
  • 17 Kayla Keith - Freshman
  • 19 Kaylee Hoppens - Redshirt Sophomore

Infielders

  • 1 Gabriella Torres - Freshman
  • 2 Tiare Lee - Junior
  • 5 Alyssa Escamilla - Sophomore
  • 7 Mackenzie Purcell - Sophomore
  • 10 Ashleigh Sgambelluri - Sophomore
  • 12 Bailey Payne - Freshman
  • 16 Narianna Hernandez - Freshman
  • 18 Kayla Gonzalez - Freshman
  • 27 Quinn de Avila - Sophomore
  • 55 Pal Egan - Sophomore

Coaching staff

2021 Texas A&M–Corpus Christi Islanders coaching staff
  • Kristen Zaleski – Head Coach – 2nd year
  • Paige Williams – Assistant Head Coach – 2nd year
  • Andrew Zeger – Assistant Head Coach – 1st year

Schedule and results

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Schedule Source:[4]*Rankings are based on the team's current ranking in the NFCA/USA Softball poll.

Postseason

Conference accolades

  • Player of the Year: Kassidy Wilbur – SFA
  • Hitter of the Year: Shaylon Govan – SFA
  • Pitcher of the Year: Kassidy Wilbur – SFA
  • Freshman of the Year: Jenna Wildeman – UCA
  • Newcomer of the Year: Jenna Edwards – MCNS
  • Coach of the Year: Nicole Dickson – SFA

References:[5]

References

  1. [1]
    "Southland Softball Standings". www.southland.org. Retrieved March 20, 2021.
  2. [2]
    "Ladyjacks Tabbed 2021 Softball Preseason Favorites". www.southland.org. Retrieved March 20, 2021.
  3. [3]
    "2021 Southland Preseason All-Conference Softball Teams Announced". www.southland.org. Retrieved March 20, 2021.
  4. [4]
    "Islanders Unveil 2021 Softball Schedule". Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Athletics. Retrieved March 22, 2021.
  5. [5]
    "SFA's Kassidy Wilbur Named Southland Player of the Year". www.southland.org. Retrieved January 6, 2022.
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