Courtney stepped up for us this season, and maybe this award will serve as motivation for her next year to try to get on the First Team. It's also one final award for Jill. It's a good way to go out. She's definitely deserving, because she has worked so hard for four years. Michigan State University outfielder Shealee Dunavan.
Carpenter's on-field exploits are only a portion of the senior's extensive resume.
Carpenter is one of 11 athletes to earn the honor in the region, which encompasses the states of Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin and Minnesota plus two Canadian provinces. Joining them are Western Illinois University pitcher Holly Killion, University of Notre Dame catcher Jarrah Myers, University of Wisconsin infielder Amanda Berg, University of Minnesota infielder Jordanne Nygren and Illinois State University infielder Cathy Peverly plus Notre Dame outfielder Danielle Klayman. The teams from CoSIDA's eight regions comprise the national ballot, with Academic All-America selections announced June 6. For the last 15 years, we've been pretty well represented on the Academic All-America ballot. Jill and our seniors have had a lot to do with continuing our tradition of academic success.