University of California, Los Angeles, Athletics
Kennedy Powell was one of seven Bruins named to the All-Region First Team.
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Eight Bruins Named NFCA West All-Region
May 18, 2023 | Softball
LEXINGTON, Ky. โ The No. 2 UCLA softball team placed eight student-athletes on the NFCA Division I All-West Region Teams, including seven to the First Team. The National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) announced the honors Thursday.
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Making the NFCA West All-Region First Team are Maya Brady, Megan Faraimo, Brooke Yanez, Sharlize Palacios, Jordan Woolery, Megan Grant and Kennedy Powell. The Bruins' one Third-Team selection was Savannah Pola.
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The seven First-Team honorees and eight total selections are tied for the most in program history, matching UCLA's previous mark set in 2021.
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The group of eight UCLA players are now eligible for selection to one of three 2023 NFCA Division I All-American teams which will be announced on May 31 before the start of the Women's College World Series.
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Faraimo has now been selected to the All-Region First Team all four years of her collegiate career. The other ace of the Bruins' staff, Brooke Yanez, has now been listed to an All-Region First Team twice in her career, including her Pacific All-Region nod in her last full season with Oregon in 2021. This also marks the third season both Brady and Palacios have been listed to an All-Region team.
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UCLA begins its NCAA-record 38th postseason appearance in the Los Angeles Regional tomorrow night at 5 p.m. (PT) against Grand Canyon. The game will be available for viewing on ESPN+.
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Making the NFCA West All-Region First Team are Maya Brady, Megan Faraimo, Brooke Yanez, Sharlize Palacios, Jordan Woolery, Megan Grant and Kennedy Powell. The Bruins' one Third-Team selection was Savannah Pola.
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The seven First-Team honorees and eight total selections are tied for the most in program history, matching UCLA's previous mark set in 2021.
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The group of eight UCLA players are now eligible for selection to one of three 2023 NFCA Division I All-American teams which will be announced on May 31 before the start of the Women's College World Series.
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Faraimo has now been selected to the All-Region First Team all four years of her collegiate career. The other ace of the Bruins' staff, Brooke Yanez, has now been listed to an All-Region First Team twice in her career, including her Pacific All-Region nod in her last full season with Oregon in 2021. This also marks the third season both Brady and Palacios have been listed to an All-Region team.
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UCLA begins its NCAA-record 38th postseason appearance in the Los Angeles Regional tomorrow night at 5 p.m. (PT) against Grand Canyon. The game will be available for viewing on ESPN+.
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