2021 Sam Houston State Bearkats softball team

The 2021 Sam Houston State Bearkats softball team represented Sam Houston State University during the 2021 NCAA Division I softball season. The Bearkats played their home games at Bearkat Softball Complex and were led by third-year head coach Garrett Valis. They were members of the Southland Conference.

Southland Conference Coaches Poll
The Southland Conference Coaches Poll was released on February 5, 2021. Sam Houston State was picked to finish fourth in the Southland Conference with 172 votes and one first place vote.

First team

 * Kaylyn Shephard (UCA, R-SR, 1st Base)
 * Cayla Joens (NSU, JR, 2nd Base)
 * Cylla Hall (UCA, R-SR, 3rd Base)
 * Cori McCrary (MCNS, SR, Shortstop)
 * Ella Manzer (SELA, SR, Catcher)
 * Samantha Bradley (ACU, R-SR, Designated Player)
 * Linsey Tomlinson (ACU, R-SR, Outfielder)
 * Kaylee Lopez (MCNS, SO, Outfielder)
 * Elise Vincent (NSU, SR, Outfielder)
 * Madisen Blackford (SELA, SR, Outfielder)
 * Megan McDonald (SHSU, SR, Outfielder)
 * Kayla Beaver (UCA, R-FR, Pitcher)
 * Kassidy Wilbur (SFA, JR, Pitcher)
 * E. C. Delafield (NSU, JR, Utility)

Second team

 * Shaylon Govan (SFA, SO, 1st Base)
 * Brooke Malia (SHSU, SR, 2nd Base)
 * Bryana Novegil (SFA, SR, 2nd Base)
 * Caitlin Garcia (NICH, JR, 3rd Base)
 * Alex Hudspeth (SFA, JR, Shortstop)
 * Alexis Perry (NSU, SO, Catcher)
 * Bailey Richards (SFA, SR, Catcher)
 * Caitlyn Brockway (HBU, SO, Designated Player)
 * Reagan Sperling (UCA, R-JR, Outfielder)
 * Alayis Seneca (MCNS, SO, Outfielder)
 * Hayley Barbazon (NSU, SR, Outfielder)
 * Saleen Flores (MCNS, SO, Pitcher)
 * MC Comeaux (SELA, FR, Pitcher)
 * Sammi Thomas (TAMUCC, SO, Utility)

Schedule and results

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* Rankings are based on the team's current ranking in the NFCA/USA Softball poll.

Conference Accolades

 * Player of the Year: Kassidy Wilbur – SFA
 * Hitter of the Year: Shaylon Govan – SFA
 * Pitcher of the Year: Kassidy Wilbur – SFA
 * Freshman of the Year: Jenna Wildeman – UCA
 * Newcomer of the Year: Jenna Edwards – MCNS
 * Coach of the Year: Nicole Dickson – SFA

All Conference First Team
 * Shaylon Govan (SFA)
 * Bryana Novegil (SFA)
 * Haylee Brinlee (MCNS)
 * Cori McCrary (MCNS)
 * Heidi Jaquez (HBU)
 * E. C. Delafield (NSU)
 * Mackenzie Bennett (SFA)
 * Jenna Wildeman (UCA)
 * Megan McDonald (SHSU)
 * Aeriyl Mass (SELA)
 * Kayla Beaver (UCA)
 * Kassidy Wilbur (SFA)

All Conference Second Team
 * Kaylyn Shephard (UCA)
 * Mary Kate Brown (UCA)
 * Lindsey Rizzo (SELA)
 * Camryn Middlebrook (SFA)
 * Hannah Scheaffer (SHSU)
 * Gaby Garcia (SFA)
 * Kaylee Lopez (MCNS)
 * Donelle Johnson (ACU)
 * Jil Poullard (MCNS)
 * Audrey Greely (SELA)
 * Jordan Johnson (UCA)
 * Whitney Tate (MCNS)

All Conference Third Team
 * Caitlyn Brockway (HBU)
 * Cayla Jones (NSU)
 * Alex Hedspeth (SFA)
 * Ashlyn Reavis (NICH)
 * Chloe Gomez (MCNS)
 * Jasie Roberts (HBU)
 * Anna Rodenberg (SELA)
 * Kaitlyn St. Clair (NSU)
 * Sheridan Fisher (SHSU)
 * Pal Egan (TAMUCC)
 * Lyndie Swanson (HBU)
 * Heather Zumo (SELA)

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