Tide Softball Has Three Named All-South Region
5/20/2004 12:00:00 AM | Softball
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The NFCA has announced that University of Alabama first baseman Jackie McClain, shortstop Dominique Accetturo and catcher/outfielder Ashley Courtney have been named NFCA All-South Region performers.
McClain was named to the All-South Region First Team while Accetturo and Courtney were both named to the second team.
For McClain it is her fourth time as a first-team selection, making her the first player in Crimson Tide softball history to be a four-time, first-team selection.
Courtney is making her third appearance on an All-South Region team while Accetturo is making her first appearance. Courtney was selected as an outfielder despite making the switch from the outfield to catcher midway through the season.
"This is a great honor for these three athletes and for our program," said Alabama Head Coach Patrick Murphy. "Jackie has been nothing short of consistent during her four years here. For Dom this is a great honor because she was shutout of the SEC honors. She showed tremendous improvement this year and had a superb all-around season. For Ashley this is her third year in a row. I think this year was more of a vote of respect from the coaches because she made the transition midway through the season from outfield to catcher."
The selections pushed Alabama's all-time All-South Region selection total to 27 players.
The Tide will be in action on Thursday, May 20 when the team takes on the Central Michigan Chippewas in the opening round of the NCAA Region II tournament in Los Angeles, California. First pitch is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. (PT). Fans can follow all the action at www.rolltide.com where Chad Anderson will call all the balls and strikes. The broadcast will also air in Tuscaloosa on New Rock 90.7 FM, WVUA. Live stats will also be available at www.rolltide.com.
All South Region First Team
Pitcher Brooke Mitchell UL-Lafayette
Pitcher Monica Abbott Tennessee
Catcher Sara Dean Auburn
First Base Jackie McClain Alabama
Second Base Cortney Mitchell Middle Tennessee
Third Base Jessica Rogers UT-San Antonio
Shortstop Lauren Delahoussaye LSU
Outfield Iyhia McMichael Mississippi State
Outfield LaDonia Hughes LSU
Outfield Kristen Zaleski Texas State
Utility Holly Tankersley UL-Lafayette
DP Lauren Castle LSU
All South Region Second Team
Pitcher Kristin Schmidt LSU
Pitcher Kristen Keyes Auburn
Catcher Jennifer Waterman Mississippi State
First Base Stephanie Hill LSU
Second Base Christy Brownlee UT-San Antonio
Third Base Kristen Glowacz Houston
Shortstop Dominique Accetturo Alabama
Outfield Auriel Jenkins Southern Miss
Outfield Leslie Klein LSU
Outfield Ashley Courtney Alabama
Utility Kate Jaspers Mississippi State
DP Megan Jezierski Jacksonville State
Shortstop Diana Barreras Eastern Kentucky
Pitcher Lori Bayless Tennessee Tech
Pitcher Cheyenne Daries Centenary
Pitcher Dione Meier Nicholls State
Pitcher Sarah Pauly Texas A&M-CC
Third Base Melissa Ramirez UT-Chattanooga
Pitcher Lacey Swarthout UT-Chattanooga
