Nine SEC student-athletes are among the top 25 finalists for the Schutt Sports / National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) Division I National Freshman of the Year award.
The SEC led the way with nine selections from seven different programs. Representing the SEC on the list are: Ashley Diaz of Arkansas; Makayla Martin of Auburn; Kelly Barnhill and Amanda Lorenz of Florida; Sydney Smith of LSU; Hailey Lunderman of Ole Miss; Brooke Vines of Tennessee; and Keeli Milligan and Samantha Show of Texas A&M.
The list will be narrowed down to the top 10 finalists and released on Thursday, May 12.