Quintero and Garcia Add to Award Collections With NFCA All-Region Honors
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) announced its Division II All-Region teams on Thursday. From Cal State East Bay softball, Marissa Quintero and Annelise Garcia were recognized by NFCA.
NFCA DII All-Region West Second Team
Already named CCAA Freshman of the Year and to the All-CCAA First Team, Quintero had an outstanding regular season in the circle with a 15-9 record and a 1.72 ERA, which was the second lowest in the conference during the regular season. She accumulated 99 strikeouts. She earned one CCAA Pitcher of the Week Honor following an outstanding performance against Sonoma State on March 26. She pitched a five-inning no-hitter on March 15 vs. Cal State Dominguez Hills. In the Pioneers' run toward the NCAA Division II West Regional, Quintero was named to the CCAA All-Tournament Team.
NFCA DII All-Region West First Team
Garcia added to her 2024 and career collection of awards on Thursday. Garcia helped guide the Pioneers offensively in 2024 to the program's first NCAA Division II Regional appearance as a CCAA member. Garcia had an outstanding season with the bat. Her .390 batting average in the regular season was fifth highest in the conference and she led the Pioneers in home runs with 10 and stolen bases with 12. She was named CCAA Player of the Week for the week of March 11-17. Garcia also was named to the All-CCAA First Team in 2023 and 2024.
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