LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Emory & Henry College freshman shortstop Lydia Taylor (Salem, Va.) has been named to the 2022 NFCA Division II All-Southeast Region Second Team. The NFCA is the National Fastpitch Coaches Association.

It is the fifth year in a row that the Wasps have seen one of their players earn all-region from the NFCA. Taylor sets herself apart as the first E&H player to earn all-region accolades since the College began its reclassification to NCAA Division II.

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Emory & Henry notched a 26-17 record this past spring. The Wasps posted an even 5-5 mark against future South Atlantic Conference foes, earning sweeps against Mars Hill University and the University of Virginia's College at Wise.

Taylor started all 42 games in which she played, batting a team-leading .417 while also leading the squad with 53 hits and 13 doubles. Her 15 home runs, 113 total bases, 54 RBI and .890 slugging percentage not only led the Wasps but also set new Emory & Henry single-season records.

She hit safely in 37 games, starting the year with a 12-game streak and added a 13-game span between March 19 and April 7. Taylor posted 15 multi-hit contests and drove in multiple runs on 15 different occasions over the course of the season.

As a member of the all-region team, Taylor is now eligible for selection to the 2022 NFCA Division II All-America Teams which will be announced on Wednesday, May 25.

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