Lolo Walker Earns All-Region Honors

LOUISVILL, Ky. -The National Fastpitch Coaches Association announced the 152 student-athletes from 64 schools who comprise the 2024 NFCA NAIA All-Region teams. Lolo Walker from The College of Idaho was named to the NAIA Region Three Second Team. The awards honor student-athletes from the Association's six NAIA regions with selection to one of two teams. NFCA member head coaches nominate and then vote for the winners in their respective region.
 
The CCC Newcomer of the Year had a phenomenal first season with the Yotes. Walker was prolific from the batter's box with a 98.4% slugging percentage which is the second best in school history. Her 60.5% on base percentage is the third best in school's history. She knocked the ball out of the park 17 times this season which is one behind the season record for the Yotes and the best mark in the CCC ahead of second best which had 13 home runs. Walker's 50 RBIs this season is tied for third best for a season. Her 120 total bases is also second best in school history. Walker earned a 91.4% fielding percentage with 43 putouts and 42 assists. Walker also led the Cascade Collegiate Conference in batting average, slugging percentage, on base percentage, and was the most walked batter.
 
If they were not already voted to an All-Region squad, conference Players and Pitchers of the Year from member institutions are added to the second team in their region, so long as they are nominated by their member head coach and receive votes. All honorees move forward to be considered for selection for the two NFCA NAIA All-America teams, which will be announced June 6.
 
The NFCA is the professional organization for fastpitch softball coaches. Known for its highly-regarded coaches polls and All-America awards, the NFCA also educates and supports softball coaches on a variety of different levels: from podcasts to awards, to in-person events and National Convention.