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Atlantic Leads 2026 Hawkeye Ten All-Conference Softball Selections

By Tom Robinson Jul 14, 2026 | 11:23 PM

(Glenwood) Glenwood Athletic Director Jeff Bissen released the Hawkeye Ten All-Conference teams on Tuesday nigth.

According to the press release, Atlantic completed a dominant run through the 2026 Hawkeye Ten Conference softball season, posting a perfect 20-0 conference record to capture the league championship. Lewis Central finished second at 18-2, while Creston placed third with a 13-7 conference mark.

Following the conclusion of the season, Hawkeye Ten Conference coaches selected the 2026 All-Conference Softball Team, recognizing the conference’s top performers with First Team, Second Team and Honorable Mention honors.

Three players were unanimous First Team selections, denoted by (). Those honorees included Lila Wiederstein of Atlantic, Janessa Woolsey of Clarinda, and Aubree Davis** of Lewis Central.

First Team All-Hawkeye Ten

Player	School	Grade	Position
**Lila Wiederstein	Atlantic	12	C
London Kirchhoff	Atlantic	8	OF
Zoey Kirchhoff	Atlantic	12	SS
Peyton McLaren	Atlantic	11	P
**Janessa Woolsey	Clarinda	11	3B/C
Annika Price	Clarinda	12	3B/SS
Rylee Maher	Clarinda	9	CF
Avery Staver	Creston	12	SS/OF
Kennedy Strider	Creston	11	P/OF
Taylor Heese	Harlan	11	3B
Charlotte Schwabe	Kuemper Catholic	11	2B
**Aubree Davis	Lewis Central	12	SS
Madison Johnette	Lewis Central	11	OF/IF
Ella Narmi	St. Albert	12	P
Audrey Albers	Glenwood	12	1B
Camryn King	Lewis Central	12	C

Second Team All-Hawkeye Ten

Player	School	Grade	Position
Jillian Saathoff	Atlantic	11	1B
Makenna Schroeder	Atlantic	12	CF
Brynn Lamp	Atlantic	11	P
Maddie Cole	Clarinda	12	OF/C
Makenzie Kane	Clarinda	11	P/OF/DP
Jensen Tussey	Creston	10	P/OF
Jaycee Hanson	Creston	12	3B
Emily Gehlsen	Denison-Schleswig	12	1B
Kaitlynn Schmitz	Harlan	11	CF
Brynn Schumacher	Harlan	8	SS
Chloe Gehling	Kuemper Catholic	11	CF
Addison Schon	Kuemper Catholic	10	3B
Harper Wilcox	Lewis Central	8	P/UT
Ella Escritt	Lewis Central	10	OF
Lyla Kohlhaas	St. Albert	9	OF
Isabelle Blume	Denison-Schleswig	9	OF

Honorable Mention All-Hawkeye Ten

Josie Sampson	Red Oak	9	3B/1B
Bella Trowbridge	Shenandoah	9	C
Claire Schroder	Atlantic	11	3B
Hadley Miller	Clarinda	11	2B/SS
Hannah Worl	Clarinda	11	1B/DP
Sidney Staver	Creston	12	C
Cora Smith	Creston	10	OF
Ann Wessel	Denison-Schleswig	11	IF
Adelynn Thiesen	Glenwood	11	C
Avery Manz	Harlan	11	2B
Lauren Schmitz	Harlan	12	P/OF
Ellee Schreck	Kuemper Catholic	10	LF
Aubree Cardiel	Kuemper Catholic	8	P
Grace Hughes	St. Albert	9	OF/P
Leighton Finnegan	St. Albert	11	OF

** Denotes unanimous First Team selection.

The Hawkeye Ten Conference congratulates all student-athletes recognized for their accomplishments this season. These honors reflect the tremendous dedication, sportsmanship, and competitive excellence displayed throughout the year. The conference also extends appreciation to coaches, officials, administrators, and supporters whose commitment helps make Hawkeye Ten athletics a premier competitive experience.

Conference Transition Notes

The conference extends sincere appreciation to Lewis Central, Red Oak, and Shenandoah for their years of membership and contributions to the Hawkeye Ten. As they prepare to join new conferences beginning in the 2026-2027 school year, the league thanks them for their competitive spirit and sportsmanship.

The Hawkeye Ten also looks forward to welcoming Carroll High as a new conference member, marking an exciting new chapter for the league.

About the Hawkeye Ten Conference
The Hawkeye Ten remains one of Iowa’s premier athletic conferences, showcasing high-level competition, strong programs, and outstanding student-athletes who excel both on the field and in the classroom.

At Western Iowa Today, we strive for reporting accuracy. If you see a mistake or a typo, please let us know by email to chris@westerniowatoday.com.
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