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Seven RedHawks tabbed for softball All-MAC teams Hosick, Manos, Estrello earn speacialty honors  CLEVELAND, Ohio – On Wednesday morning, the Mid-American Conference announced this season's All-MAC teams and specialty honors. Seven RedHawks were honored with All-MAC honors; First Team All-MAC for the Red and White were Mckenna Campbell, Presley Hosick, Danitza Hernandez, Mia Estrello, and Bailey Manos. Estrello was also honored with the All-MAC Freshman Team, along with Evey Dieudonne and Leila Mathis. Three of those seven were . . .  BAILEY MANOS . . . also honored with specialty honors. Bailey Manos was named Player of the Year, Presley Hosick was named Pitcher of the Year, and Mia Estrello was named Freshman of the Year. The RedHawks have never won all three of these awards in the same year and haven't won Player of the Year or Freshman of the Year since 2024, and Pitcher of the Year since 2023. Senior Bailey Manos, who earned Player of the Year and First Team All-MAC honors, has had an impeccable season, through her resiliency and consistency at the plate, in the outfield, and as a teammate. Manos' statistics this season speak for themselves. In conference play, she posted a .481 batting average with 37 hits in 77 at-bats, along with six doubles and eight home runs. She ranks among the top performers in the MAC, sitting first in batting average, first in OPS (1.393), first in slugging percentage (.870), third in on-base percentage (.523), fourth in home runs, third in total bases (67), and eighth in RBI (26). She is also ranked 52nd in the nation for her slugging percentage. Her name will also appear in the program's record books for batting average (3rd), RBI in a season (T7th), and hits in a season (T8th), along with the MAC record book for her batting average.  PRESLEY HOSICK Senior Presley Hosick earned Pitcher of the Year and First Team All-MAC honors, demonstrating elite performance, resilience, and consistency. Hosick has logged 100.0 innings of conference play while maintaining a 2.38 ERA, ranking first in the MAC and fourth in innings pitched. She has allowed only two home runs all season, placing her tied for second in the MAC in that category, and has secured 13 wins, tied for first in the conference. Her 12 complete games also rank second in the MAC and tie her for 13th nationally, as well as leading the MAC with six shutouts this season. She is tied for 9th in the Miami record books for most shutouts in a single season. Hosick has shown time and time again that she stands out, therefore earning Pitcher of the Year, along with First Team All-MAC honors.  MIA ESTRELLO Freshman Mia Estrello, who earned Freshman of the Year, First Team All-MAC honors, and All-MAC Freshman Team recognition, has established herself as one of the most impactful freshmen in the conference this season. Estrello started and appeared in all 27 conference games and all 54 games this season. Offensively, Estrello leads all MAC freshmen with a .391 batting average, recording 34 hits in 87 at-bats. She has struck out just nine times on the season while consistently producing in a key lineup role, batting second between two experienced seniors. She also broke the program's freshman hits record this season. Defensively, she has delivered multiple game-saving plays and currently ranks 14th in the nation in assists. She is the only freshman in the conference ranked in the top 20 in multiple statistical categories and holds the #10 spot nationally in second base defensive runs saved. Estrello has not only performed like a veteran but has become a cornerstone of the RedHawks infield, making her a clear choice for Freshman of the Year, All-MAC Freshman Team, and First Team All-MAC honors. Junior Mckenna Campbell earned First Team All-MAC honors after posting a .400 batting average in conference play with 34 hits in 85 at-bats, eight doubles, and three home runs. She recorded a .635 slugging percentage and a .429 on-base percentage for a 1.064 OPS. Campbell also drove in 24 RBI in conference play, tying her for 11th in the MAC. She started and played in every conference game this season, becoming one of three RedHawks to do so. Defensively, she recorded 123 putouts and 11 assists, continuing to be a consistent presence in the lineup for the RedHawks. Senior Danitza Hernandez earned First Team All-MAC honors at shortstop and has been a cornerstone of the RedHawks defense throughout the season. She has routinely made plays that few players at her position are capable of converting. Statistically, she ranks fourth in the nation with 147 assists and leads the MAC with 75. She also holds the #5 spot nationally in defensive runs saved among shortstops, underscoring her elite defensive impact. Hernandez is one of two RedHawks to start and play in all 54 games this season. Offensively, she posted a .412 batting average with 35 hits in 85 at-bats, along with seven doubles and six home runs. She is currently tied for fifth for the highest career average in Miami program history. She recorded a .729 slugging percentage, ranking seventh in the MAC, and a .490 on-base percentage for a 1.219 OPS, which ranks fourth in the conference. Hernandez has delivered at an elite level on both sides of the ball, excelling as both a hitter and a defensive anchor. Freshman Evey Dieudonne earned All-MAC Freshman Team honors as an outfielder and has emerged as one of the most productive newcomers on the roster. Defensively, she recorded 26 putouts and three assists in conference play while starting 24 of her 25 appearances. Offensively, she posted a .282 batting average with 20 hits in 71 at-bats, including eight doubles and three home runs. She recorded a .521 slugging percentage and a .321 on-base percentage for an .842 OPS. Dieudonne has consistently contributed in both the lineup and the outfield, becoming a reliable everyday presence for the RedHawks. Freshman Leila Mathis earned All-MAC Freshman Team honors at first base and made an immediate impact in her debut season. She posted a .317 batting average with 20 hits in 63 at-bats, including four doubles and one home run in conference play. Mathis recorded a .460 slugging percentage and a .421 on-base percentage for an .881 OPS, showing both consistency and discipline at the plate. Defensively, she was steady and dependable, recording 110 putouts, 10 assists, and participating in two double plays. She started 25 conference games and appeared in 26, providing stability and reliability at first base throughout the season. 2026 MAC Softball Specialty Award Winners
Coach of the Year: Craig Nicholson, Akron Player of the Year: Bailey Manos, Outfield, Miami Pitcher of the Year: Presley Hosick, Miami Defensive Player of the Year: Katie Cantrell, Catcher, Akron Freshman of the Year: Mia Estrello, Second Base, Miami Nan Harvey Sportswoman of the Year: Skipp Miller, Pitcher, Ohio 2026 Softball All-MAC First Team Katie Cantrell, Catcher, Akron Meagan Lee, Outfield, Akron Sophia Wygast, First Base, Akron Nicole Allen, Outfield, Buffalo Bri Delaney, Third Base, Buffalo Odyssey Torres, Shortstop, Massachusetts Mckenna Campbell, Catcher, Miami Mia Estrello, Second Base, Miami Danitza Hernandez, Shortstop, Miami Presley Hosick, Pitcher, Miami Bailey Manos, Outfield, Miami Madison Carlson, Pitcher, Northern Illinois Danielle Stewart, Utility, Northern Illinois Colleen Bare, Second Base, Ohio Belle Hummel, Outfield, Ohio 2026 Softball All-MAC Second Team Haley Glass, Outfield, Akron Madie Jamrog, Pitcher, Akron Lily Sullivan, Third Base, Akron Abbey Nagel, First Base, Buffalo Reagan Terwilliger, Outfield, Buffalo Alexa Carter, Catcher, Central Michigan Angela Petrovich, Second Base, Central Michigan Aaralyn Nogay, Outfield, Kent State Hannah Streicher, Pitcher, Massachusetts Izzi Hannah, Outfield, Northern Illinois Brenna Farmer, First Base, Ohio Shelby Westler, Third Base, Ohio Eli Enriquez, Shortstop, Toledo Ava Geyer, Pitcher, Western Michigan Jordan Smith, Utility, Western Michigan Caitlin Tighe, Shortstop, Western Michigan 2026 Softball All-MAC Freshman Team Kenzie Gatti, Catcher, Akron Paige Kelley, Outfield, Ball State Tiegan Walsh, Utility, Massachusetts Evey Dieudonne, Outfield, Miami Mia Estrello, Second Base, Miami Leila Mathis, First Base, Miami Izzi Hanna, Outfield, Northern Illinois Jenna Gober, First Base, Toledo Bella Duncan, First Base, Western Michigan Ava Geyer, Pitcher, Western Michigan Hannah Potts, Pitcher, Western Michigan Comments are closed.
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Editor-Publisher Mike SmithMike grew up in Mid-American Conference football and basketball territory and returned there after military service. He has been covering MAC football and men's basketball for much of the last several decades. 
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