Softball 5/26/2026 12:00:00 PM

Softball Sees Five Highlanders Earn CSC Academic All-District Honors

RADFORD, Va. – College Sports Communicators announced Tuesday afternoon that five Radford softball student-athletes including Abby Bossler, Grace Bechtol, Morgan Cooper, Amanda Lee and Amber Wolfe have all been named to the Academic All-District for their strong showings both on and off the field during the 2026 season.

To become eligible to earn the distinction, a student-athlete must be at least a sophomore, compete in 90 percent of the institution's games played or start in 66 percent of games. For pitchers, a student-athlete must have made at least 17 appearances or pitched 35 innings. Student-athletes also must have at least a 3.50 cumulative GPA. Only about three percent of student-athletes at the Division I level are eligible to earn the award.

Bossler started in all 51 games for the Highlanders at first base and was as reliable as it gets defensively with a .995 fielding percentage (2 errors on 375 chances) that ranks top five in single season program history. Her career defensive numbers in fielding percentage and putouts also rank top five. This year, she drew 20 walks, which ranked best on the team and top 10 in the Big South. Bossler has achieved a 3.77 GPA earning her degree in sports management and will enter the MBA program this Fall.

Bechtol was one of the best defensive short stops in Division I this past season, ranking top 10 among all student-athletes for defensive runs saved. The junior has developed into an everyday starter for Radford with a career batting average of .226, 23 RBI, 15 doubles and 24 stolen bases. Bechtol has currently earned an impressive 3.95 GPA working towards her allied health sciences degree.

In 2026 Cooper continued to be one of the Highlanders' most reliable arms with the second-best ERA in the Big South at 3.23 and was named to the second team all-conference for a second straight year. She ranked nationally in hits allowed per, strikeout to walk ratio, and WHIP while being one of just two Radford players to ever go a full regular season without a wild pitch. In the classroom, Cooper has been exceptional earning a 3.59 GPA towards her allied health sciences degree.

Lee is an all-Big South and all-academic team member while competing as one of the Highlanders best bats in 2026. She had a career year at the plate for the Highlanders hitting .325 while being the primary run-scorer for Radford touching home 32 times, a team best. Her 14 stolen bases included seven in Big South play which ranked first in conference. Lee is currently working towards her teaching degree with a 3.93 GPA and has been student teaching alongside her playing duties this year.

Wolfe rounds out Radford's all-district awards after an impressive 2026. Splitting time behind the plate and in the outfield, Wolfe moved into a starting role shattering her previous career high for games started with 45. She had an errorless streak over 101 games dating back to 2024 snapped late in the season, with a .990 fielding percentage which still ranks top 10 in program history. Wolfe has earned a 3.67 GPA working towards her mathematics degree.

The 2026 season marks a return to the all-district academic lists for the Highlanders for the first time since 2012. A record five Highlanders have earned the selection, pushing Radford's total to eight in program history.

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Players Mentioned

#11 Grace Bechtol: UTL; 5' 4"; Junior; R/R

#8 Abby Bossler: INF; 5' 8"; Junior; L/R

#1 Morgan Cooper: RHP; 5' 3"; Junior; L/R

#12 Amanda Lee: INF; 5' 6"; Junior; R/R

#20 Amber Wolfe: C/OF; 5' 6"; Junior; R/R

Players Mentioned

#11 Grace Bechtol
: 5' 4"; Junior; R/R
: UTL

#8 Abby Bossler
: 5' 8"; Junior; L/R
: INF

#1 Morgan Cooper
: 5' 3"; Junior; L/R
: RHP

#12 Amanda Lee
: 5' 6"; Junior; R/R
: INF

#20 Amber Wolfe
: 5' 6"; Junior; R/R
: C/OF

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