OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. – Shelby Uhl was named MIAA Defensive Player of the Year and was one of four Griffons named All-MIAA as announced, Thursday.

Uhl was named to the second team as an outfielder, but became the second-straight Griffon to be named defensive player of the year after Katie Klosterman took the honor last season. Uhl entered the MIAA Championships as the only player in the MIAA with nine or more home runs (9), 40 or more RBI (42) and 20 or more stolen bases (20). The junior led MWSU in the regular season with a .351 batting average. She also led the team in RBI, hits, home runs, slugging percentage and stolen bases. In the outfield, Uhl started all 51 games, committing just one error all season. He also had six assists from her position in center. The Pleasant Hill, Iowa native was an honorable mention selection last season.

Shelbie Atwell became a three-time All-MIAA selection with her honorable mention this season. Atwell was among the MIAA leaders with 29 walks and her .447 on base percentage. The senior started all 51 games, splitting time between shortstop and first base. The Columbia, Missouri native’s 55 hits were tied for second on the team. She added 10 doubles which was also second on the team and 26 RBI.

Rebekah Mueller was named honorable mention, her first-ever All-MIAA honor. The senior catcher batted .279 with a career-high six home runs. Mueller’s 23 RBIs were also a career-high. She started all 51 games behind the plate this season, committing just three errors all year.

Kenzie Hilzer was an honorable mention selection as a pitcher. The sophomore turned her season around, finishing the regular season 13-12 with a 4.27 ERA. Hilzer started 29 games and made 32 appearances in the circle. In 172 innings, she allowed 213 hits and struck out 84 batters. Hilzer pitched two complete games.

— MWSU Athletics —