2015-2016 Carson-Newman Softball Headlines

Season
Siebert named SAC Woman of the Year
Siebert named SAC Woman of the Year

ROCK HILL, S.C. - Carson-Newman softball second baseman Elayna Siebert has been named the South Atlantic Conference's Woman of the Year, the league office announced Tuesday morning.

Carson-Newman cheer camp begins in one month
Carson-Newman cheer camp begins in one month

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – Carson-Newman cheer coach Christy Bowlin has announced that there's one month left for sign ups for a cheer camp July 15-17 for third through ninth graders.

Carson-Newman closes out year with highest ever finish in Learfield Director’s Cup
Carson-Newman closes out year with highest ever finish in Learfield Director’s Cup

CLEVELAND, Ohio – Carson-Newman’s athletic department concluded the academic year with its highest ever finish in the Learfield Director’s Cup standings. C-N wrapped up 2015-16 in 42nd place with 356.50 points.

Whiteside inducted into SAC Hall of Fame
Whiteside inducted into SAC Hall of Fame

ROCK HILL, S.C. – Former Carson-Newman softball pitcher Marci Whiteside (ne' Mitchell) became the 14th individual affiliated with Carson-Newman to be enshrined in the South Atlantic Conference's Hall of Fame during a ceremony Thursday evening at the Renaissance Hotel in Asheville, N.C.

Whiteside to head into SAC Hall of Fame this week
Whiteside to head into SAC Hall of Fame this week

ROCK HILL, S.C. – Former Carson-Newman softball pitcher Marci Whiteside (ne' Mitchell) will be inducted into the South Atlantic Conference Hall of Fame Thursday evening at the Renaissance Hotel in Asheville, N.C.

One week left to sign up for Carson-Newman softball's instructional camp
One week left to sign up for Carson-Newman softball's instructional camp

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – Carson-Newman head softball coach Vickee Kazee-Hollifield has announced a one-day softball instruction camp for girls of all ages for June 13-15 at the Vickee Kazee-Hollifield Softball Complex. Online registration for the camp ends June 6.

Kazee-Hollifield adds three to 2017 signing class
Kazee-Hollifield adds three to 2017 signing class

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – Carson-Newman head softball coach Vickee Kazee-Hollifield has announced the addition of three student athletes to C-N’s 207 signing class, bringing the Eagles’ total number of signees to six.

Siebert goes back-to-back as first team CoSIDA Academic All-America honoree
Siebert goes back-to-back as first team CoSIDA Academic All-America honoree

AUSTIN, Texas - Carson-Newman softball alum Elayna Siebert (Knoxville, Tenn.) has been named to CoSIDA's Academic All-America first team for a second straight year, the College Sports Information Directors of America announced Wednesday at noon.

Siebert named South Atlantic Conference Scholar Athlete of the Year
Siebert named South Atlantic Conference Scholar Athlete of the Year

ROCK HILL, S.C. – Carson-Newman softball second baseman Elayna Siebert has been named the South Atlantic Conference’s Softball Scholar Athlete of the Year, the league office announced Friday afternoon.

Online registration for Carson-Newman softball instructional camp closes in three week
Online registration for Carson-Newman softball instructional camp closes in three week

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – Carson-Newman head softball coach Vickee Kazee-Hollifield has announced a one-day softball instruction camp for girls of all ages for June 13-15 at the Vickee Kazee-Hollifield Softball Complex. Online registration for the camp ends June 6.

C-N finishes third in Echols Cup standings
C-N finishes third in Echols Cup standings

ROCK HILL, S.C. - Carson-Newman's athletic department finished third in the 2015-16 Echols Athletic Excellence Award standings, the South Atlantic Conference announced Wednesday afternoon.

Siebert lands on NFCA All-Region second team
Siebert lands on NFCA All-Region second team

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Carson-Newman softball second baseman Elayna Siebert (Knoxville, Tenn.) has landed on her third career National Fastpitch Coaches Association all-region team.

Siebert notches second career CoSIDA Academic All-District honor
Siebert notches second career CoSIDA Academic All-District honor

AUSTIN, Texas – Carson-Newman softball second baseman Elayna Siebert (Knoxville, Tenn.) has been lauded by the College Sports Information Directors of America with an Academic All-District accolade, the second of her career.

Baker, Stansberry bring home top honors at Third Annual Frosty Awards
Baker, Stansberry bring home top honors at Third Annual Frosty Awards

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – Carson-Newman football running back Damian Baker (Columbus, Miss.) and women’s swimmer Margaret Stansberry (Knoxville, Tenn.) took home Frosty Awards for Male and Female Athlete of the Year at the Third Annual Frosty Awards Tuesday evening at Gentry Auditorium.

Frosty Awards Finalists released for Female, Male Newcomer of the Year, Female, Male Performance of the Year
Frosty Awards Finalists released for Female, Male Newcomer of the Year, Female, Male Performance of the Year

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. - The finalists for the Frosty Awards for Female and Male Newcomer of the Year, as well as Female and Male Performance of the Year.

Bulldogs oust Eagles from SAC Softball Championship 5-1
Bulldogs oust Eagles from SAC Softball Championship 5-1

HARTSVILLE, S.C. – Wingate (32-15) jumped out to an early 3-0 lead and then powered through to the finish to knock Carson-Newman (30-21) from the South Atlantic Conference Softball Championship 5-1 Friday evening at Byerly Park.