Softball

Eight Liberty League Softball players recognized with NFCA All-Region honors

The National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) has announced its 2026 All-Region Division III teams. Eight Liberty League softball players were named to the Region 3 teams (first, second, or third). Three were named to the First Team, one earned a spot on the Second Team, and six were selected to the Third Team.
 
Three conference schools had representatives who were recognized with All-Region honors. 2026 Liberty League Champions, the University of Rochester headlines the list of Liberty League honorees with five, including a trio of First Team selections, one Second Team honoree, and one Third Team selection. A pair of Skidmore players garnered Third Team accolades, and one from Ithaca was selected to the Third Team.
 

NFCA All-Region First Team - Region III
P- Molly Broccolo, Sr., Rochester
1B- Riley Laygo, Jr., Rochester
OF- Jensen Sminchak, Sr., Rochester

NFCA All-Region Second Team - Region III
C- Rowan Mullholland, Sr., Rochester
 
NFCA All-Region Third Team - Region III
2B- Sam Waters, Skidmore
OF- Anna Bello, Ithaca
UT/P- Natalie Mayne, Skidmore
DP/UT- Marie Kinchington, Sr., Rochester