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Softball America Announces SEC Player of the Year Candidates
- Softball America names five SEC players as preseason candidates for the 2026 Player of the Year award.
- Texas' Reese Atwood tops the list after a standout 2025 season with an All-SEC First Team finish.
- LSU’s Tori Edwards, a 2025 SEC Freshman of the Year, is among the candidates for 2026 honors.
- Ella Parker of Oklahoma is highlighted for a .423 batting average and strong run production.
- Taylor Shumaker from Florida is recognized as a top newcomer with NFCA First Team honors.
- Audrey Vandagriff of Alabama is noted for leading with a high batting average during early 2025.
- The candidates represent multiple high-profile programs across the SEC, reinforcing the conference's depth in 2026.
- The announcement follows a season where Texas claimed the national championship, underscoring SEC-caliber talent.
- The list includes five players: Reese Atwood, Tori Edwards, Ella Parker, Taylor Shumaker, and Audrey Vandagriff.
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