KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The MIAA announced it's Postseason Softball awards Tuesday afternoon, with Hayley Bonython being named to the conference's second team list. 

Bonython, a transfer from Labette Community College and originally hailing from Adelaide, Australia, had a superb debut season for the Jets. With a batting average of around .400 nearly the entire season, she lead the team in hits with fifty four while bringing in forty one runs. 

Bonython also led the team in home runs with six, including a grand slam against McPherson in March. 

Below is a complete list of the 2024 MIAA Softball Postseason Awards and All-MIAA Teams. 

2024 MIAA Softball Postseason Awards
Co-Player of the Year – Heather Arnett – Pittsburg State, So.
Co-Player of the Year – Terin Ritz – Central Oklahoma, Jr.
Pitcher of the Year – Sara Llamas-Howell – Rogers State, Sr.
Defensive Player of the Year – Shayleigh Odom – Central Oklahoma, Sr.
Freshman of the Year – Ava Laurent – Pittsburg State, Fr.
Coaching Staff of the Year – Pittsburg State – Jenny Fuller, Brad Fuller, Abby Atkin, Tyler Fuller and Ashton Friend
 
2024 All-MIAA Softball Teams
FIRST TEAM
Pitcher: Ava Laurent – Pittsburg State
Pitcher: Sarah Llamas-Howell – Rogers State
Pitcher: Terin Ritz – Central Oklahoma
Catcher: Callie Yellin – Rogers State
First Base: Maddie Fernandez – Pittsburg State
Second Base: Hannah Burnett – Pittsburg State
Shortstop: Emily Deramus – Central Oklahoma
Third Base: Josie Harrison – Emporia State
Outfield: Heather Arnett – Pittsburg State
Outfield: Alexis Dial – Emporia State
Outfield: Rylee Lemos – Central Oklahoma
Designated Player: Paxtyn Hayes – Pittsburg State
Utility/Pitcher: Jaycee Ginter - Washburn
 
SECOND TEAM
Pitcher: Jordyn Pipkin – Central Oklahoma
Pitcher: Sadie Walker - Washburn
Catcher: Abbey Rogers – Rogers State
First Base: Hayley Bonython - Newman
Second Base: Taylor Nuckolls – Missouri Southern
Shortstop: Kalee Higdon – Missouri Western
Third Base: Marrit Mead - Washburn
Outfield: Jacee Minter – Central Oklahoma
Outfield: Kylee Jacks – Missouri Southern
Outfield: Lillie Filger – Northwest Missouri
Outfield: Paxton Donaldson – Rogers State
Designated Player: Hayden Serna – Central Missouri
Utility/Pitcher: Kara Amos – Missouri Southern
 
GOLD GLOVE TEAM
Pitcher: Kiki Pickens – Missouri Southern
Catcher: Mac Moore - Washburn
First Base: Bridgett Morales – Rogers State
Second Base: Hannah Burnett – Pittsburg State
Shortstop: Regan Curry – Fort Hays State
Third Base: Marrit Mead – Washburn
Outfield: Heather Arnett – Pittsburg State
Outfield: Lillie Filger – Northwest Missouri  
Outfield: Kylee Jacks – Missouri Southern  
Outfield: Shayleigh Odom – Central Oklahoma
Outfield: Yazmin Vargas – Missouri Southern
*Ties in voting

HONORABLE MENTION
Central Missouri: Taylor Thompson (Second Base)
Central Oklahoma: Tatum Long (First Base); Rylee Anglen (Second Base); Shayleigh Odom (Outfield)
Emporia State: Bailey Flewelling (Catcher)
Fort Hays State: Loren Beggs (Third Base); Peyton Shepard (Outfield)
Missouri Southern: Katie Gray (First Base); Yazmin Vargas (Outfield)
Missouri Western: Sydney Rader (Pitcher); Mackenzie DeVine (Outfield); Ashlyn Finarty (Utility/Pitcher)
Nebraska Kearney: Mary Chvatal (Shortstop)
Northeastern State: Maddie Messenger (First Base)
Northwest Missouri: Skylar Pieper (First Base)
Pittsburg State: Gabby Schultz (Shortstop)
Rogers State: Jade Sanders (Pitcher); Kaylee Lyon (Third Base)
Washburn: Alexis Tanguma (Second Base)