(Renee Stanchina photo) Norway junior Kali Stanchina (26) winds up to throw a pitch in a game at Marion Park in the 2021 season. Stanchina was recently names Skyline Central Conference player of the year.

NORWAY –Junior pitcher Kali Stanchina of Norway was named Skyline Central Conference softball player of the year, as the teams were recently announced. Stanchina was also named team MVP by Knights head coach Robert Bal.

Bal was tabbed as SCC coach of the year. The Lady Knights, who were crowned conference champions, offensive player of the year award went to sophomore Hannah Burklund, while defensive POY was given to junior Averie Popp.

Junior Mackenzie Gilroy was given the coaches choice award. The remainder of the Knights post-season accolades are:

Skyline Central Conference awards:

Kali Stanchina, Jr. – Player of the Year

All Conference Selections:

Hannah Burklund, Soph.

Averie Popp, Jr.

Donna VanHolla, Soph.

Honorable mention:

Mackenzie Gilroy, Jr.

Coach of the year: Robert Bal

Michigan Softball Coaches Association

All-District:

Averie Popp, Jr.

Kali Stanchina, Jr.

Gabrielle Leiker, Jr.

Hannah Burklund, Soph.

Andi Carlson, Soph.

Taylor Adams, Soph.

Donna VanHolla, Soph. At large selection

Honorable mention:

MacKenzie Clifford, Sr.

Mackenzie Gilroy, Jr.

Michigan Softball Coaches Association

All Region:

Averie Popp, Jr.

Kali Stanchina, Jr.

Gabrielle Leiker, Jr.

Andi Carlson, Soph.

Taylor Adams, Soph.

Hannah Burklund, Soph.

Donna VanHolla, soph. At large selection

NHS Team awards:

MVP: Kali Stanchina, Jr.

Offensive P.O.Y: Hannah Burklund, Soph.

Defensive P.O.Y: Averie Popp, Jr.

Coach’s choice: Mackenzie Gilroy, Jr.