The 2021 Central Arkansas Sugar Bears softball team represented

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during the

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. The Sugar Bears played their home games at

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and were led by thirteenth year head coach David Kuhn. They were members of the

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Preseason

Southland Conference Coaches Poll

The Southland Conference Coaches Poll was released on February 5, 2021. Central Arkansas was picked to finish fifth in the Southland Conference with 162 votes and one first place vote.

Preseason All-Southland team

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)

National Softball Signing Day

Roster

Coaching staff

Schedule and results

:Schedule Source: *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 All Conference First Team *Shaylon Govan (SFA) *Bryana Novegil (SFA) *Haylee Brinlee (MCNS) *Cori McCrary (MCNS) *Heidi Jaquez (HBU) *E. C. Delafield (NSU) *Mackenzie Bennett (SFA) *Jenna Wildeman (UCA) *Megan McDonald (SHSU) *Aeriyl Mass (SELA) *Kayla Beaver (UCA) *Kassidy Wilbur (SFA) All Conference Second Team *Kaylyn Shephard (UCA) *Mary Kate Brown (UCA) *Lindsey Rizzo (SELA) *Camryn Middlebrook (SFA) *Hannah Scheaffer (SHSU) *Gaby Garcia (SFA) *Kaylee Lopez (MCNS) *Donelle Johnson (ACU) *Jil Poullard (MCNS) *Audrey Greely (SELA) *Jordan Johnson (UCA) *Whitney Tate (MCNS) All Conference Third Team *Caitlyn Brockway (HBU) *Cayla Jones (NSU) *Alex Hedspeth (SFA) *Ashlyn Reavis (NICH) *Chloe Gomez (MCNS) *Jasie Roberts (HBU) *Anna Rodenberg (SELA) *Kaitlyn St. Clair (NSU) *Sheridan Fisher (SHSU) *Pal Egan (TAMUCC) *Lyndie Swanson (HBU) *Heather Zumo (SELA) References:

References

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Central Arkansas Sugar Bears softball

Central Arkansas Sugar Bears softball The Central Arkansas Sugar Bears softball team represents the University of Central Arkansas, located in Conway, Arkansas. The Sugar Bears are a member of the ASUN Conference and participate in NCAA Division I college softball. The team is cur ...