Four softball players named to All-CCC Teams, Rubino named Defensive Player of the Year

The Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) recently announced its 2022 Softball All-Conference Teams and major award winners. Four Seahwaks were named to the All-CCC Teams, and Francesca Rubino ’24 also received the Defensive Player of the Year award.

As Defensive Player of the Year, Rubino was a star in the Salve Regina in centerfield, controlling the outfield and making several game saving catches. She made only one error all season in 72 total chances and had three outfield assists.

Lauren Packer ’22 was named at first base for the All-CCC Second Team. Alex Kelly ’25 was named as a pitcher for the All-CCC Third Team, while Kendall Duprey ’22 was on outfield and Nikki Vanelli ’22 played utility on the third team.

Voting for the All-CCC Teams and major awards was conducted by the 10 CCC softball head coaches following the conclusion of the regular season.

For the complete list of All-CCC honorees and major award winners, go here.

The Commonwealth Coast Conference, founded in 1984, is an NCAA Division III athletic conference comprised of 10 full member and two associate member institutions throughout the New England region. Its membership aims to provide student-athletes with a positive experience in their pursuit of excellence through high academic standards, quality competition, and a meaningful student life. The conference administers championships in 19 intercollegiate sports.