Girls Softball players recognized at banquet

On Thursday, June 4, the Merrill Girls Softball Program held its end-of-the-year banquet. It was also a time to recognize the players who had contributed to the team’s success during the season at both the Varsity and JV levels. Players named to All-Conference were celebrated, and awards were given to outstanding players.
Mackenzie Herdt was recognized as All-Conference 1st Team, and Abbie Krueger and Kendell Klug were both recognized as All-Conference 2nd Team.
Students recognized for their academic achievements while playing for the team include those who achieved “Gold Grades” with a 4.0 GPA during the semester — Abbie Krueger and Miley Krueger — and those who achieved “Silver Grades” maintaining a GPA of 3.55-3.99 for the semester: Kendell Klug, Mackenzie Herdt, Reese Kaminski, Alana Brendemuehl, Morgan Sturzenegger, Jaedyn Goetsch, Madie Giess, Cadence Seliger, Olivia Barker, Jacey Lyon, Kylie Roberge, and Emmie Steinagel.
Senior letter winners were Olivia Barker, Maddie Rogalla, and Morgan Sturzenegger. Junior letter winners were Mackenzie Herdt, Abbie Krueger, Miley Krueger, Reese Kaminski, and Ari Gray. Sophomore letter winners included Kendell Klug, Jacey Lyon, Cadence Seliger, Karmen Brietzke, Tenley Weix, and Ava Schult. Freshmen letter winners were Allie Kohnhorst, Brooklyn Teske, and Madee Barker.
Mackenzie Herdt was named Queen of the Circle Award for the Varsity team, and Emmie Steinagel was named Queen of the Circle for the JV team.

Ari Gray received the Teammate Award for the Varsity team, while Madie Giess received the award for the JV team.
Abbie Krueger was named Clutch Hitter for Varsity, with Emersyn Graap named Clutch Hitter for JV. Mackenzie Herdt received the Slugger Award for Varsity and Cadence Seliger received the Slugger Award for JV.
Kendell Klug received the Brick Wall Award for Varsity, and Brooklyn Teske received the Brick Wall Award for JV.
Morgan Sturzenegger received the Bluejay Award and Maddie Zajackowski received the Guts and Grit Award.
Madee Barker was named Rookie of the Year, and Jacey Lyon was named Most Improved Player of the Year.