Posted: Apr 29, 2026

Roberts Repeats As CCS Pitcher Of The Year As 5 Hawks Receive All-Conference Honors

OXFORD, Ala.- The Collegiate Conference of the South (CCS) has announced its 2026 Softball postseason award winners, as voted on by the league's head coaches.

Piedmont's Anslee Saunchegraw headlines the list after earning both Player of the Year and Rookie of the Year honors, while Huntingdon's Allie Roberts repeats as Pitcher of the Year. Belhaven's AR Sharp was named Rookie Pitcher of the Year, and head coach Kevin Griffin was selected as Coach of the Year following another standout season at the helm, as revealed by the league office.

Player of the Year & Rookie Player of the Year | Anslee Saunchegraw, Piedmont

Anslee Saunchegraw delivered a remarkable freshman campaign, earning both CCS Player of the Year and Rookie Player of the Year honors. Saunchegraw led Piedmont in every major offensive category, including batting average, on-base percentage, slugging percentage, and total bases in her freshman campaign. She also paced the CCS in batting average (.491), on-base percentage (.561), slugging percentage (.904), and OPS (1.465), while ranking tied for second in the conference with 10 home runs. Across 38 games, Saunchegraw recorded 56 hits, 44 runs scored, 13 doubles, two triples, and 38 RBI, showcasing a complete offensive profile. Her performance earned national recognition, including a spot on the NFCA Player of the Year Watchlist and NFCA Player of the Week honors. A three-time CCS Rookie of the Week selection and a CCS Player of the Week honoree, Saunchegraw consistently delivered throughout the season. She closed the regular season in dominant fashion, hitting a home run in game one of a doubleheader against Wesleyan.

Pitcher of the Year | Allie Roberts, Huntingdon

Allie Roberts continued her dominance in the circle, earning CCS Pitcher of the Year honors for the second consecutive season after another standout campaign. The junior posted a 13-4 record across 24 appearances, including 16 starts, four saves, and nine complete games. Over 95.1 innings pitched, Roberts recorded a 1.47 ERA and a 1.03 WHIP while limiting opponents to a .188 batting average. She struck out 111 batters, leading the CCS and ranking among the top performers nationally. Roberts finished first in the conference in ERA, strikeouts, and wins, while ranking among the league leaders in multiple additional categories. Her performance also garnered national attention, earning a spot on the NFCA Pitcher of the Year Watchlist. She currently ranks 18th in NCAA Division III in strikeouts and 20th in ERA.

Rookie Pitcher of the Year | AR Sharp, Belhaven

AR Sharp emerged as one of the conference's top young arms, earning Rookie Pitcher of the Year honors following an impressive debut season. The freshman compiled a 9-0 record across 26 appearances, logging 58.0 innings pitched with a 2.90 ERA and a 1.26 WHIP. She allowed 65 hits and 26 runs while holding opponents to a .288 batting average and added two saves, providing consistent production in both starting and relief roles.

Coach of the Year | Kevin Griffin, Belhaven

Head Coach Kevin Griffin guided Belhaven to another championship-caliber season, earning CCS Coach of the Year honors in his 16th year leading the program. The Blazers secured the CCS regular-season title with a 15-1 conference record and reached another milestone with their sixth consecutive 30-win season.

Belhaven led all institutions with nine all-conference selections across the first and second teams, followed by Maryville with six selections. Huntingdon and Piedmont each placed four student-athletes on the all-conference teams, while Asbury earned two selections and Agnes Scott rounded out the list with one honoree.

The 2026 CCS Softball Championship is currently underway, with teams competing for the conference title and an automatic bid to the NCAA Division III Tournament. Fans can follow every pitch, hit, and key moment live and free on the CCS Network (www.theccsnetwork.com), as the conference continues to expand access and visibility for its championship events.

2026 CCS Softball Superlative Awards

Player of the Year – Anslee Saunchegraw, Piedmont

Pitcher of the Year – Allie Roberts, Huntingdon

Rookie Player of the Year – Anslee Saunchegraw, Piedmont

Rookie Pitcher of the Year – AR Sharp, Belhaven

Coach of the Year – Kevin Griffin, Belhaven

2026 CCS Softball All-Conference Teams

First Team

C	Elyanna Rogers	Asbury	Freshman	Dayton, Va.
1B	Kaleigh Steverson	Belhaven	Junior	Canton, Miss.
2B	Maddi Spieks	Piedmont	Junior	Monticello, Ga.
SS	Anslee Saunchegraw	Piedmont	Freshman	Covington, Ga.
3B	Maddie Grace Hubbard	Huntingdon	Senior	South Pittsburg, Tenn.
OF	Kylie Stephens	Huntingdon	Junior	Marianna, Fla.
OF	Catie Zani	Maryville	Sophomore	Kingsport, Tenn.
OF	Mandi Peretti	Piedmont	Sophomore	Cumming, Ga.
DP	Sydney Dickinson	Maryville	Sophomore	Nolensville, Tenn.
UTIL	Taylor Selby	Agnes Scott	Sophomore	Corryton, Tenn.
P	Allie Roberts	Huntingdon	Junior	Auburn, Ala.
P	Macy Funderburk	Belhaven	Junior	West Monroe, La.
At-Large	Moira Tinsley	Asbury	Sophomore	Ogden, Utah

Second Team

C	Maddie Bruner	Belhaven	Junior	Brandon, La.
1B	Paige Dickinson	Maryville	Senior	Nolensville, Tenn.
2B	Jessica Harris	Maryville	Senior	Morristown, Tenn.
SS	Melissa Lopera	Belhaven	Junior	New Orleans, La.
3B	Ellie Williamson	Belhaven	Senior	Jackson, Miss.
OF	Grace Langston	Belhaven	Junior	Niceville, Fla.
OF	Emma Blankenship	Maryville	Senior	Maryville, Tenn.
OF	Reagan Bryan	Belhaven	Senior	Meridian, Miss.
DP	Maryanna Guy	Belhaven	Junior	Brandon, Miss.
UTIL	Valerie Bailey	Piedmont	Sophomore	Cleveland, Ga.
P	Addison Gaines	Huntingdon	Sophomore	Peachtree City, Ga.
P	Sydney Dickinson	Maryville	Sophomore	Nolensville, Tenn.
At-Large	Liberty Gillihan	Belhaven	Junior	McComb, Miss.

All-Sportsmanship Team

Taylor Selby	Agnes Scott	Sophomore	Corryton, Tenn.
Katelyn Bolin	Asbury	Junior	Berea, Ky.
Maddie Bruner	Belhaven	Junior	Brandon, Miss.
Tisha Holland	Covenant	Junior	Guyton, Ga.
Aubree Flanagan	Huntingdon	Senior	Fairhope, Ala.
Kayla Helms	LaGrange	Sophomore	Dallas, Ga.
Jenna Sims	Maryville	Junior	Soddy Daisy, Tenn.
Rylie Erickson	Piedmont	Senior	Dawsonville, Ga.
Katelyn McCord	Wesleyan	Senior	Savannah, Ga.