LOUISVILLE, Ky. – One hundred and eighteen student-athletes from across the country were revealed as part of the 2026 NFCA Division II Player and Pitcher of the Year watchlist.
 
The University of North Georgia's (UNG) Sydnee Reaves and Chloe Poss were named to the watchlist.
 
Reaves has put together a dominant season at the plate, leading the Peach Belt Conference in slugging percentage (.856), OPS (1.375), runs scored (40), hits (56), RBI (45), doubles (19) and home runs (10), while ranking third in batting average (.455). A consistent offensive force, she has powered North Georgia's lineup and established herself as one of the top hitters in Division II.
 
Poss has been equally impressive in the circle, leading the conference in wins (17) and batters struck out looking (37). She also ranks second in ERA (1.87), strikeouts (99) and innings pitched (119.2), serving as a cornerstone of the Nighthawks' pitching staff. Her steady presence and ability to control games have made her one of the premier pitchers in the league.
 
The list is broken down into the eight NCAA Regions (Atlantic, Central, East, Midwest, South, South Central, Southeast and West) with up to 15 student-athletes represented in each region. The list is compiled by the elected members of the NFCA Division II All-American Committee with one head coach representing each of the eight NCAA regions.
 
Voted on by the NFCA's Division II All-American Committee, the 2026 NFCA Player of the Year and NFCA/Portolite Pitcher of the Year will be announced on May 27, a day prior to the start of the NCAA Division II National Championships.
 
The Player of the Year award was created in 2015 to honor the outstanding athletic achievements among softball student-athletes throughout NCAA Division II. In 2019, the Association expanded the award to include a Player and Pitcher of the Year.