FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. -- The Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) has released its honorees for the 2025 Softball All-Conference awards, naming five members of the Adrian College NCAA softball team across the First and Second All-MIAA teams.

Taylor Gerhardt and Abbie Hoff were listed on the All-MIAA First Team after notable offensive seasons. Making their way onto the All-MIAA Second Team were Hailey DeChalk, Genna Marasco, and Abbi Patton.

Gerhardt (Sophomore - OF) started all 16 conference games this season, batting .423 with 22 hits, 4 RBI, and 20 runs scored. The Pataskala, Ohio native also slashed a .577 SLG%, a .508 OB%, and a 1.085 OPS. Over 52 at-bats, Gerhardt collected 2 doubles, 3 triples, and 7 walks. In the outfield, Gerhardt registered a perfect fielding percentage while adding 29 catches, 26 put-outs, and 3 outfield assists.

Hoff (Junior, DH/1B) led the Bulldogs offensively in conference play, batting .500 over 46 at-bats which saw a team-lead 23 hits in 16 games. Hoff, a native of Auburn, Michigan, collected 8 doubles and a team-lead 3 home runs and 29 RBI. She crossed home plate 16 times and walked 9 times, reaching base .596% of the time and slashing a .870SLG% and a 1.466OPS. Highlighting her stellar season, on April 16 against Hope College, Hoff drove in a whopping 8 RBI to lead her squad to a crucial 16-7 win.

DeChalk (Senior, C) stood behind home plate as Adrian's backstop for all 16 conference battles this season, while also illustrating her value at the plate. The Brighton, Michigan product slashed a .383% BA, .574SLG%, .455OB%, and a 1.029 OPS and in 47 conference play at-bats, DeChalk mustered 18 hits, including 9 doubles, and 13 RBI. She scored 15 runs and walked 6 times to help carry the Bulldogs to the No. 2 tournament seed.

Marasco (Senior, OF) had an impressive Senior season, batting .421 with 16 hits over 38 at-bats in conference play. The Ray, Michigan native showcased her speed on the base paths as well, going 7-8 on stolen bases. Marasco scored 13 runs, drove in 9 RBI, and walked 5 times while only striking out 5 times, the least by any starter. Marasco also reached base 50% of the time and registered a .447SLG% and a .947 OPS.

Patton (Senior, P) pitched a 5-2 record on the mound for the Bulldogs in conference play, posting an impressive 2.25 ERA. The Greenwood, Indiana native was instrumental in Adrian's pitching effort all season, leading her team in opposing batting average, with a low of .233. Over 37.1 conference innings, Patton struck out 21 batters, while only giving up 18 runs, and carried a 1.27 WHIP. She also managed to throw 2 complete games over her 8 starts. 

Adrian College congratulates these student-athletes on their well-deserved All-MIAA achievements.

The Bulldogs will begin MIAA Tournament play this afternoon versus No. 2 Hope College at 3:30 PM in Angola.