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Photos Courtesy of Hillcrest Academy

A pair of Hillcrest Raven softball players put in the work on the diamond and in the classroom this year and have been recognized by the Iowa Girls Coaches Association with positions on the 2022 Iowa Academic All-State team. Senior Esther Hughes was placed on the team and was also a unanimous first-team All-Superconference outfield pick, hitting .312 in the recently completed season with 20 total hits, 21 runs scored, best on the team and 10 RBI.

Senior Norah Yoder was named to the IGCA Academic All-State team and was honorable mention All-SEISC. She carried a .279 average at the plate with 18 total hits, 10 runs scored and seven RBI. She led the team from first base with a .971 fielding percentage.

Hillcrest ended the season with a 4-19 overall record, their most wins since 2017.

To be eligible, student athletes must earn a GPA of 3.75 or better and an ACT score of 27 or better or SAT of 1200 or better.