CALVIN KNIGHT SPORTS REPORT FOR MAY 2, 2017
Gernant and DeGroot Receive All-MIAA Softball Honors;
Noah Nedd Named to All-MIAA Men's Lacrosse Team
SOFTBALL
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - Two members of the Calvin Softball team earned All-MIAA honors on Tuesday. The MIAA announced sophomore Anna Gernant as a first team selection and sophomore Maddie DeGroot as a second team selection.
"I am pleased that Anna and Maddie have been recognized for their on-field successes this season," said Calvin head coach Becky Hilgert. "Both are repeat honorees, which is a testament to their work ethic and 'never satisfied' approach. This season, Anna really carried us in the circle and along with way broke two long-standing school records. Maddie was our offensive catalyst, leading our team in most statistical categories. What I appreciate about both is not only their constant desire to get better, but that they are team-first players."
Anna Gernant is being named to the All-MIAA First Team for the second-straight year. A sophomore from West Des Moines, Iowa, recorded 89 strikeouts in MIAA play and averaged 11.40 per game. She held MIAA batters to a batting average of .190 in 2017. She recorded one no-hitter in the MIAA at Albion. At the plate, she was fifth in the MIAA with five doubles.
On the season, Gernant finished with a school-record 241 strikeouts and a 15-8 record. She also led the team with 10 doubles.
Maddie DeGroot has been selected to the All-MIAA Second Team for the second-straight season. A sophomore from Hudsonville, Michigan, DeGroot had 15 hits in MIAA play, including three doubles and one home run.
DeGroot led the Knights in 2017 with 29 runs, 51 hits, three triples, four home runs, 21 RBI, 10 stolen bases and a .364 batting average.
Joining Gernant on the All-MIAA First Team is Sammi Adams of Hope, Mary Brooks of Alma, Kaylee Fox of Trine, Sydney Jones of Hope, Danielle Ray of Trine, Morgan Raymer of Saint Mary's, Hayley Reitsma of Hope, Danielle Service of Alma, Morgan Stratton, of Alma, Cassie Young of Saint Mary's and Jamie Young of Saint Mary's. Jones was named the Most Valuable Pitcher and Cassie Young is the Most Valuable Player.
On the All-MIAA Second team is Sierra Mutschler of Hope, Erin DuRoss of Kalamazoo, Michaela Hartline of Trine, Makenzie Duncan of Saint Mary's, Catherine Porter of Trine, Anna Couture of Alma, Chelsea Schweiger of Alma, Taylor Smith of Olivet, Makenna Hartline of Trine, Claire Ryan of Trine, and Riley Terwilliger of Alma.
MEN'S LACROSSE
Calvin College sophomore Noah Nedd has been named to the All-MIAA first team in men's lacrosse.
A native of Grand Rapids and a graduate of Grand Rapids Christian High School, Nedd is receiving All-MIAA first team accolades for the first time. As a freshman in 2016, he was named to the All-MIAA second team.
A short pole midfielder, Nedd was a two-way standout for the Knights this this year, impacting play both on offense and defense as an end-to-end player.
In conference action, Nedd corralled 27 ground balls, ranking eighth in the MIAA. In league games, he also scored three goals, collected two assists and recorded five points. In overall games, he scored 10 goals, garnered three assists, caused 17 turnovers and scooped up 75 ground balls.
"Noah is the guy that every coach wants on their team," said Calvin men's lacrosse coach Dave Hoger. "Not only is he a fantastic athlete but he is also a fantastic leader and young man. He gives everything he has to the team and is a true competitor. This award is well-deserved and I looking forward to coaching him for two more seasons."
Under the direction of Hoger, the Calvin men's lacrosse team recently finished 5-11 overall. The Knights finished the year on a winning note, defeating Kalamazoo 10-5 last Saturday.
Received on Tue May 2 21:00:35 2017
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