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Wed, May 20, 2009 - [Softball]
Tyanna Helton is now a two-time NAIA All-American
Oskaloosa--Lady Statesmen first baseman Tyanna Helton (Jr., Santa Rosa, Calif., Palomar CC) was once again named one of the best players in the nation as the 2009 NAIA Softball All-American teams were announced today.
Helton was named to the Second-Team All-American squad for the second such honor of her career. She earned first-team laurels as a sophomore in 2008.
The Midwest Collegiate Conference Player of the Year helped Penn to a 40-18 overall record this spring, including a 28-4 mark that secured the regular season crown. It was the Lady Statesmen's fourth league crown in the last eight years.
Helton led Penn in numerous offensive categories, including owning a .412 batting average with 12 home runs and 61 RBIs. She had a total of 75 hits with 37 runs scored.
Helton struck out just seven times in 182 at bats and owned five hitting streaks of five games or more, including a season-best nine-game streak to end the regular season.
She had 23 multiple-hit showings, including a season-best four base knocks against Saint Xavier (Ill.) on March 14. The junior recorded a season-high six RBIs against Mount Mercy on April 23.
Meghan Tomlinson of Grand View was the MCC's only other representative on the All-American teams, collecting honorable-mention status.
Amanda Howard of Oklahoma City was named the NAIA's Player of the Year, while Tory Ferreira of California Baptist garnered the NAIA's Pitcher of the Year recognition.
For the complete list of 2009 NAIA Softball All-Americans, click here
Helton was named to the Second-Team All-American squad for the second such honor of her career. She earned first-team laurels as a sophomore in 2008.
The Midwest Collegiate Conference Player of the Year helped Penn to a 40-18 overall record this spring, including a 28-4 mark that secured the regular season crown. It was the Lady Statesmen's fourth league crown in the last eight years.
Helton led Penn in numerous offensive categories, including owning a .412 batting average with 12 home runs and 61 RBIs. She had a total of 75 hits with 37 runs scored.
Helton struck out just seven times in 182 at bats and owned five hitting streaks of five games or more, including a season-best nine-game streak to end the regular season.
She had 23 multiple-hit showings, including a season-best four base knocks against Saint Xavier (Ill.) on March 14. The junior recorded a season-high six RBIs against Mount Mercy on April 23.
Meghan Tomlinson of Grand View was the MCC's only other representative on the All-American teams, collecting honorable-mention status.
Amanda Howard of Oklahoma City was named the NAIA's Player of the Year, while Tory Ferreira of California Baptist garnered the NAIA's Pitcher of the Year recognition.
For the complete list of 2009 NAIA Softball All-Americans, click here
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