ST. PAUL, Minn. – Macalester College first year outfielder Julia Carpenter (Stevensville, Mich./Lakeshore) was selected to the All-Midwest Region first team by the National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA), the organization announced today. Carpenter led the Scots in several offensive categories, including a .474 batting average.

Carpenter made an immediate impact in her first season at Macalester, leading the MIAC and ranking 22nd nationally in batting average. She has a school-record and league-leading 37 stolen bases this season to rank 15th in Division III and move her into third in career stolen bases at Macalester. Carpenter also set single-season program bests in hits (63) and runs (43), ranking 15th nationally in hits. A solid overall player with excellent speed, she made several outstanding catches in centerfield while recording seven assists defensively.

All-Region players are nominated and selected by NFCA member coaches in each of the eight Division III regions. First team All-Region choices are eligible for selection to the NFCA All-America team, which will be announced the evening of May 24 online at NFCA.org and in person at the NCAA Division III Championship banquet in Oklahoma City.

Macalester, coached by Jody Gabriel, finished the 2017 campaign 19-21 overall and 7-15 in conference play.