CEDAR CITY, Utah - Southern Utah freshman third baseman Emily Gonzalez was named to the All-WAC Second team Monday afternoon. Gonzalez has been a force for the Thunderbirds all season and her impact was recognized by the conference with the award.
Coach Don Don Williams said of Gonzalez, "What an outstanding performance by Emily in her freshman year. She was a steady bat for us in our offense all season. This honor is well deserved."
The Thunderbird's offense has been anchored by Gonzalez who typically batted in the top part of the order. Gonzalez drove five doubles and nine home runs on the season. This year, Gonzalez led the team with a batting average of .383, a slugging percentage of .701, and 29 RBIs. Gonzalez was also second on the team in stolen bases going 3-3.
Here is a full list of the 2023 WAC Softball Awards
2023 WAC Softball Awards
Player of the Year
Shea Clements, Sr., C/OF, Utah Tech
Pitcher of the Year
Kate Dolinski, Grad, RHP, Utah Tech
Freshman of the Year
Tanya Windle, OF, Utah Tech
Defensive Player of the Year
Kinsey Koeltzow, Sr., C, Grand Canyon
Coach of the Year
Randy Simkins, Utah Tech
All-WAC First Team
Hannah Burnett, Grand Canyon
Katelyn Dunckel, Grand Canyon
Kristin Fifield, Grand Canyon
Meghan Golden, Grand Canyon
Ramsay Lopez, Grand Canyon
Kayla Bowen, NM State
Tai Wilson, Seattle U
Mackenzie Bennett, Stephen F. Austin
Brooke Gainous, Stephen F. Austin
Shea Clements, Utah Tech
Kate Dolinski, Utah Tech
Hannah Hughbanks, Utah Tech
Tanya Windle, Utah Tech
All-WAC Second Team
Priscilla Estrada, California Baptist
Ariel Thompson, Grand Canyon
Riley Carley, NM State
Brailey Wasik, Sam Houston
Jocelynn De La Cruz, Seattle U
Emily Gonzalez, Southern Utah
Gaby Garcia, Stephen F. Austin
Kelci Hill, Tarleton
Katy Schaefer, Tarleton
Marley Neises, UT Arlington
Lauren Almeida, Utah Tech
Sauren Garton, Utah Tech
Megan Gibbs, Utah Valley
WAC All-Defensive Team
Mercedes Eichelberger, Abilene Christian
Katelyn Dunckel, Grand Canyon
Kristin Fifield, Grand Canyon
Kinsey Koeltzow, Grand Canyon
Kayla Bowen, NM State
Lily Garcia, Seattle U
Madison Kahwaty, Seattle U
Gaby Garcia, Seattle U
Lauren Almeida, Utah Tech
Hannah Hughbanks, Utah Tech
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