JACKSON – Infielder Delta Claire Newman and pitcher Lacey Coats of Northwest have been named to the 2019 All-MACJC softball team, the league announced Friday morning.

Both freshmen, Newman received First Team All-MACJC honors as Coats collected a second team nod.

Earning the start in 35 of the team's 43 games, Newman led the Rangers with a .349 batting average, 12 doubles, two home runs and 17 RBIs. In addition to a .977 fielding percentage at first base, the Eupora native also saw some time in the circle, making eight appearances and two starts in 14 innings of work.

Becoming the team's primary starting pitcher as the season progressed, Coats had a strong freshman campaign and finished 7-11 with a team-best 3.06 ERA, along with 87 strikeouts and 42 walks. The Hernando product also made her presence felt at the plate, batting .409 with six RBIs despite only seeing 22 at bats.

2019 Northwest Team Awards
Most Valuable Pitcher – Lacey Coats
Heart of a Champion – Briley Terry
Slugger Award – Delta Claire Newman
Scholar Athlete Award – Sarah Johnson
Golden Glove Award – Maddy Politte