DePaul University Athletics
Jolie Adams Named to NFCA All-Region Midwest Third Team
5/14/2026 12:00:00 PM | SOFTBALL
Adams immediate impact recognized by coaches association
CHICAGO – DePaul softball sophomore Jolie Adams was tabbed to the National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) Midwest Third Team after a standout campaign in her first season with the Blue Demons.
Adams is DePaul's 70th All-Region honoree and first since the 2024 season. Â
The outfielder made an immediate impact after transferring to DePaul in the fall, posting the highest batting average by a Blue Demon in 10 years. She hit .403 across 134 at-bats to rank fourth in the league and elevated that mark to .408 in conference play. The Schererville, Ind., native totaled a team-best 54 hits, including 12 for extra bases, while driving in 19 runs and scoring a team-high 31 times. She recorded 13 multi-hit games, including five with three or more hits, and was a mainstay in the outfield, starting all 44 games in which she appeared.
The awards honor softball student-athletes from the Association's 10 regions with first, second and third-team selections. NFCA member head coaches from each respective region nominated student-athletes (eight maximum) and voted for the teams. All awarded student-athletes now become eligible for the 2025 NFCA Division I All-America squads.
2026 NFCA Midwest All-Region TeamsÂ
First Team
Pitcher, Ruby Meylan, Oklahoma State University
Pitcher, Audrey Lowry, University of Oklahoma
Pitcher, Maddia Groff, University of Nebraska Omaha
Catcher, Kendall Wells, University of Oklahoma
First Base, Isabela Emerling, University of Oklahoma
Second Base, Skylar Benesh, University of Northern Iowa
Third Base, Bella Atkinson, Illinois State University
Shortstop, Gabbie Garcia, University of Oklahoma
Outfield, Ella Parker, University of Oklahoma
Outfield, Kai Minor, University of Oklahoma
Outfield, Abby Dayton, University of Oklahoma
Utility/Pitcher, Ella Cook, University of St. Thomas (MN)
DP or Utility/Non-Pitcher, Kasidi Pickering, University of Oklahoma
Second Team
Pitcher, Erica Houge, Western Kentucky University
Pitcher, Paige McLeod, Illinois State University
Catcher, Karlee Ford, Iowa State University
First Base, Kate Lappe, University of Northern Iowa
Second Base, Tara Vandewater, Creighton University
Third Base, Rosie Davis, Oklahoma State University
Shortstop, Reagan Bartholomew, Iowa State University
Outfield, Tatum Johnson, Iowa State University
Outfield, Marra Cramer, University of Nebraska Omaha
Outfield, Jessie Clemons, Iowa State University
Utility/Pitcher, Abby Carr, University of Missouri
DP or Utility/Non-Pitcher, Danielle Stewart, Northern Illinois University
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Third Team
Pitcher, Cierra Harrison, University of Missouri
Pitcher, Emily Koranda, Missouri State University
Catcher, Stefania Abruscato, University of Missouri
First Base, Annie White, Western Kentucky University
Second Base, Katherine Johnson, University of Nebraska Omaha
Second Base, Kadence Shepherd, Iowa State University
Third Base, Bailey Sample, University of Nebraska Omaha
Shortstop, Taylor Sedlacek, University of Nebraska Omaha
Outfield, Avery Wukawitz, University of St. Thomas (MN)
Outfield, Jolie Adams, DePaul University
Outfield, Jenna Blanton, Western Kentucky University
Utility/Pitcher, Anna Christ, Saint Louis University
DP or Utility/Non-Pitcher, Emily Williams, Southern Illinois University at Carbondale
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Adams is DePaul's 70th All-Region honoree and first since the 2024 season. Â
The outfielder made an immediate impact after transferring to DePaul in the fall, posting the highest batting average by a Blue Demon in 10 years. She hit .403 across 134 at-bats to rank fourth in the league and elevated that mark to .408 in conference play. The Schererville, Ind., native totaled a team-best 54 hits, including 12 for extra bases, while driving in 19 runs and scoring a team-high 31 times. She recorded 13 multi-hit games, including five with three or more hits, and was a mainstay in the outfield, starting all 44 games in which she appeared.
The awards honor softball student-athletes from the Association's 10 regions with first, second and third-team selections. NFCA member head coaches from each respective region nominated student-athletes (eight maximum) and voted for the teams. All awarded student-athletes now become eligible for the 2025 NFCA Division I All-America squads.
2026 NFCA Midwest All-Region TeamsÂ
First Team
Pitcher, Ruby Meylan, Oklahoma State University
Pitcher, Audrey Lowry, University of Oklahoma
Pitcher, Maddia Groff, University of Nebraska Omaha
Catcher, Kendall Wells, University of Oklahoma
First Base, Isabela Emerling, University of Oklahoma
Second Base, Skylar Benesh, University of Northern Iowa
Third Base, Bella Atkinson, Illinois State University
Shortstop, Gabbie Garcia, University of Oklahoma
Outfield, Ella Parker, University of Oklahoma
Outfield, Kai Minor, University of Oklahoma
Outfield, Abby Dayton, University of Oklahoma
Utility/Pitcher, Ella Cook, University of St. Thomas (MN)
DP or Utility/Non-Pitcher, Kasidi Pickering, University of Oklahoma
Second Team
Pitcher, Erica Houge, Western Kentucky University
Pitcher, Paige McLeod, Illinois State University
Catcher, Karlee Ford, Iowa State University
First Base, Kate Lappe, University of Northern Iowa
Second Base, Tara Vandewater, Creighton University
Third Base, Rosie Davis, Oklahoma State University
Shortstop, Reagan Bartholomew, Iowa State University
Outfield, Tatum Johnson, Iowa State University
Outfield, Marra Cramer, University of Nebraska Omaha
Outfield, Jessie Clemons, Iowa State University
Utility/Pitcher, Abby Carr, University of Missouri
DP or Utility/Non-Pitcher, Danielle Stewart, Northern Illinois University
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Third Team
Pitcher, Cierra Harrison, University of Missouri
Pitcher, Emily Koranda, Missouri State University
Catcher, Stefania Abruscato, University of Missouri
First Base, Annie White, Western Kentucky University
Second Base, Katherine Johnson, University of Nebraska Omaha
Second Base, Kadence Shepherd, Iowa State University
Third Base, Bailey Sample, University of Nebraska Omaha
Shortstop, Taylor Sedlacek, University of Nebraska Omaha
Outfield, Avery Wukawitz, University of St. Thomas (MN)
Outfield, Jolie Adams, DePaul University
Outfield, Jenna Blanton, Western Kentucky University
Utility/Pitcher, Anna Christ, Saint Louis University
DP or Utility/Non-Pitcher, Emily Williams, Southern Illinois University at Carbondale
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For all the latest information on DePaul Softball, visit DePaulBlueDemons.com. For up-to-the-minute updates, follow the Blue Demons on X, Instagram and Facebook.     Â
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