ECAC Announces 2026 DIII Softball All-ECAC Team and Major Award Winners
DANBURY, Conn. – The Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) has announced its 2026 Division III Softball All-ECAC Team and major award winners.
Virginia Wesleyan University took home two awards after a power-house season, with Brandon Elliott winning Coach of the Year and Hannah Hearl of Virginia Wesleyan University winning Pitcher of the Year. Salisbury University's Karlie Wolfe won Player of the Year and Westminster College freshman Kylie Anthony won Rookie of the Year.
Karlie Wolfe - Salisbury University, Utility
Hannah Hearl - Virginia Wesleyan University, Pitcher
Kylie Anthony - Westminster College, Utility
Brandon Elliott - Virginia Wesleyan University, Head Coach
All-ECAC Team
Molly Whitmyer – Alfred University, Jr., First Base
Morgan O'Brien – Westminster College, So., Second Base
Alexa Lazur – Manhattanville University, Jr., Third Base
Samantha Stolfi – Farmingdale State College, Sr., Designated Player
Jules Wychunas – Baruch College, So., Shortstop
Samantha Vidal – Alfred University, Jr., OF
Elyse Picard – Keene State College, Jr., OF
Camryn King – Husson University, Jr., OF
Chloe Graham – Mount Saint Mary College, Jr., Catcher
Karlie Wolfe – Salisbury University, Sr., Utility
Hannah Hearl – Virginia Wesleyan University, So., Pitcher
Emma Adams – Virginia Wesleyan University, Sr., Pitcher
Ana Lang – Husson University, Sr., Pitcher
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