NCCAA Softball Announces All-Mideast Regional Team

The NCCAA Mideast Region has announced the 2026 Softball All-Region selections. 16 players comprise this single team, which was selected by the regional coaches.

Oakland City Lady Oak Jordan Bufford was named Player of the Year. The Alice Lloyd College Lady Eagles were well-represented as sophomore pitcher Arin Rife was named the Regional Pitcher of the Year as well as All-Region. Joining her on the All-Region squad was her teammate, shortstop Brooke Baker.

Player of the Year—Jordan Bufford                          Oakland City

Pitcher of the Year—Arin Rife                                    Alice Lloyd

Coach of the Year—Mark Ritchhart                          Kentucky Christian

2026 Mideast All Region Softball Team

1. Jordan Bufford                  Oakland City
2. Arin Rife                          Alice Lloyd
3. Ariana Adams                   Kentucky Christian
4. Korey Harris                     Campbellsville
5. Emma Balkema                Grace Christian 
6. Grace Butcher                  Oakland City
7. Hallie McCracken              Oakland City      
8. Hannah Wissel                 Oakland City
9. Alexis Holleman                Kentucky Christian
10. Ava Stern                         Lancaster Bible
11. Brooke Baker                  Alice Lloyd
12. Elyanna Rogers                 Asbury
13. Emma Markham               Campbellsville
14. Abby Moffat                      Asbury
15. Macy Mccoy                      Campbellsville
16. Alyna Ruiz                        Kentucky Christian