As RMU softball gets prepared to take on Youngstown State in the Horizon League postseason tournament tomorrow at noon, a pair of Colonials have received All-Horizon League honors. Outfielder Natalie Higgins has been named to the All-Horizon League First Team and infielder Charlotte Grover has been named to the All-Freshman Team.

We have announced the 2021 #HLSB awards!

Player of the Year: Kayla Wedl, @UIC_Softball
Pitcher of the Year: Elle Buffenbarger, @YSUSoftball
Freshman of the Year: Jillian Jakse, YSU
Coach of the Year: Brian Campbell, YSU

List of All-League honorees ⬇️
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Higgins had one of the strongest seasons in Colonials history, becoming just the second Colonial to bat over .400, checking in at .415 on the season, second to Keri Meyer’s .418 in 2005. She was the most consistent offensive player this season, slashing .415/.465/.690, swatting 9 home runs, driving in 43 runs and smacking 10 doubles. She also now holds the school record for doubles with 42 in addition to becoming the fourth Colonial to reach 200 career hits.

Grover made a strong impression in her first season in Moon, slashing .250/.367/.435 with four home runs and 22 RBI. The Washington native showed strong discipline at the plate, walking 15 times and having an on-base percentage 117 points higher than her batting average.

The Colonials will take on the Penguins tomorrow at noon in Youngstown on ESPN3 with a trip to Omaha on the line.