LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The National Fastpitch Coaches Association announced the 383 student-athletes from 170 schools who comprise the 2025 NFCA Division III All-Region teams on Friday. Augustana's
McKensey Stontz was named a First Team selection at the designated player slot, while
Aubrey Gradin earned Third Team honors at first base. They are the first All-Region selections for the Vikings since 2019.
Stontz, a First Team All-CCIW honoree in 2025, was second on the team in batting average with a .406 mark and was tied with Gradin in doubles at 16. The sophomore also blasted three home runs and was third on the Vikings with 31 runs batted in. During conference play, she ranked in the top 10 in the CCIW in runs scored during the conference schedule and hit .377 through the 16 contests. Stontz is the program's first First Team All-Region selection since 2014.
Also a First Team All-CCIW member in 2025, Gradin was third on Augustana with a .391 batting average this past season and led the squad with 40 RBI. She had 16 doubles and posted a team-best five home runs to go with 14 walks, also good for second-most on the Vikings. Gradin ranked in the top 10 in the conference in slugging percentage and home runs.
Both Stontz and Gradin will move on the NFCA All-American voting ballot.