Sydnee Reaves and Chloe Poss from the University of North Georgia have earned spots on the 2026 NFCA Division II Player and Pitcher of the Year watchlist. Reaves dominates the Peach Belt Conference with the highest slugging percentage at .856 and leads in multiple categories including runs, hits, and home runs. Meanwhile, Poss has stood out as a pitcher, leading the conference in wins and maintaining a low ERA. The watchlist features a total of 118 student-athletes across eight NCAA regions. The winners will be announced on May 27, a day before the NCAA Division II National Championships.

By the Numbers
  • Sydnee Reaves: 40 runs scored, 56 hits, 10 home runs.
  • Chloe Poss: 17 wins, 1.87 ERA, 99 strikeouts.
State of Play
  • The NFCA watchlist highlights 118 athletes across eight NCAA regions.
  • The Player of the Year award has been presented since 2015, with the pitcher category added in 2019.
What's Next

The anticipation builds as the final Player and Pitcher of the Year winners will be announced shortly before the NCAA Division II National Championships, showcasing the top talents in collegiate softball.

Bottom Line

Both Reaves and Poss's impressive season statistics position them as strong contenders for the awards, representing the pinnacle of skill and accomplishment in NCAA Division II softball.