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Johnico named finalist for NAIA Freshman of the Year

Posted 5/25/22

Central Methodist freshman softball pitcher Mykala Johnico is one of six finalists in contention for the 2022 Schutt Sports/National Fastpitch Coaches Association NAIA Freshman of the Year …

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Johnico named finalist for NAIA Freshman of the Year

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Central Methodist freshman softball pitcher Mykala Johnico is one of six finalists in contention for the 2022 Schutt Sports/National Fastpitch Coaches Association NAIA Freshman of the Year award, announced by the NFCA Wednesday afternoon. 

The award, which is selected by the NFCA NAIA All-America Committee, honors the outstanding athletic achievements among freshman softball student-athletes throughout the NAIA.

Johnico represents Region V and is joined by classmates Savannah Sanford (Central Baptist),Riley Sanders (Southeastern)Reese Floro (Bellevue), Sophie Williams (Science & Arts of Oklahoma), and Olivia Stunkel (Marian). 

Johnico,  native of Topeka, Kansas, had a remarkable freshman campaign, tallying a 16-0 record through 17 starts to go along with two saves. 

Through 114.1 innings of work, Johnico has recorded a 1.16 earned run average and 170 total strikeouts, averaging more than 10 strikeouts per seven innings. In addition, she has thrown three no-hitters and twice been named Heart Pitcher of the Week.

For her efforts during conference play, Johnico was tabbed as the Heart Freshman of the Year. 

The 2022 Schutt Sports/NFCA NAIA Freshman of the Year award will be announced Wednesday, June 8

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