Norwayne leads All-WCAL softball selections

Norwayne went 14-0 in Wayne County Athletic League softball play, extending its league winning streak to 28 games and leading the all-league selections with six honorees.

The Bobcats were led by Riley Gwinn, MaKenna Heyden, Abby Workman, C.J. Moore, Kenzie Nawrocki and Piper Moore.

Coach Bree Robinson guided Norwayne through a perfect league season while also navigating the birth of her first child, Jordee Marie, March 31. Within 2 1/2 weeks, Robinson led the Bobcats against their two toughest league opponents and a 19-5 champion team while helping the program check a perfect league season off its goals list.

Workman, a senior who excelled in the circle and at the plate from her leadoff spot, was named the league’s Most Valuable Player. Robinson was named Coach of the Year after guiding Norwayne to another league championship.

Gwinn, C.J. Moore and Heyden earned first-team selections for Norwayne. Nawrocki and Piper Moore were named to the second team.

Dalton was led by Kenna Doty, Hannah Wenger and Mei Simmons, who each earned first-team honors. Skyler Fletcher and Lily Teague were named to the second team.

Hillsdale was represented on the first team by Kennedy Fickes and second baseman Kiki McFadden. Ally Morgan and Emily Smith were named to the second team.

Northwestern had Kaylee Cherry and Arayah Nussbaum named to the first team while Kate Keener and Madi Smith earned second-team honors.

Rounding out the first team were Waynedale’s Madi Miller and Rittman’s Carly Frame.

Chippewa’s Kyleigh Gartin, Smithville’s Ali Horst and Waynedale's Kylie Snyder were named to the second team.

Dalton finished second in the league at 12-2, followed by Hillsdale at 10-4, Northwestern at 8-6, Waynedale at 6-8, Smithville at 4-10, Chippewa at 2-12 and Rittman at 0-14.