EVANSVILLE, Ind.—University of Southern Indiana freshman outfielder Mackenzie Bedrick (Brownsburg, Indiana) has been named to the Division II Conference Commissioner's Association All-Midwest Region first-team Tuesday afternoon in a vote by the Midwest Region's sports information directors.
 
The award marks the second time in the last week that Bedrick has been named first-team All-Region after earning the same accolade from the National Fastpitch Coaches' Association last Wednesday.

Bedrick, who was a unanimous first-team All-Great Lakes Valley Conference honoree as a freshman in 2021, was one of three freshmen on the D2CCA All-Midwest Region first-team and one of four overall. She was one of seven players to be named first-team All-GLVC in a unanimous selection and the only outfielder to get the maximum amount of first-team All-GLVC votes.
 
During her first year with the Screaming Eagles, Bedrick led the GLVC during the regular-season in hits (53), runs scored (39), steals (29) and stolen base attempts (32). She also ranked second in the GLVC in batting average (.434) and was third in on-base percentage (.489).
 
On the national level, Bedrick closed the regular season ranked fifth in stolen bases and 10th in stolen bases per game (0.78).
 
USI finished the regular-season with a 16-21 overall record and a 13-15 record in GLVC play. The Eagles, who lost nine games by one run, missed the GLVC and NCAA II Tournaments for the first time since 2014.

2021 D2CCA All-Midwest Region Softball Teams
Midwest Region Player of the Year: Bailey Byers, Sr., Catcher, Malone
Midwest Region Pitcher of the Year: Hallie Waters, Sr., Pitcher, Indianapolis
 
First Team
Pitcher: Hannah Beatus, Jr., Grand Valley State (North Aurora, IL)
Pitcher: Hallie Waters, Sr., Indianapolis (Boonville, IN)
Pitcher: Kenzee Smith, Fr., Indianapolis (Indianapolis, IN)
Catcher: Bailey Byers, Sr., Malone (Alliance, OH)
First Base: Gianni Iannantone, Sr., Indianapolis (Orland Hills, IL)
Second Base: Sam Catron, Sr., Hillsdale (Medina, OH)
Shortstop: MaKray Odom, Sr., Trevecca (Dickson, TN)
Third Base: Emily O'Connor, So., Indianapolis (New Palestine, IN)
Outfield: Mackenzie Bedrick, Fr., Southern Indiana (Brownsburg, IN)
Outfield: Natalie Stepanenko, Sr., Hillsdale (St. Clair Shores, MI)
Outfield: Taylor Shingler, Jr., Maryville (Lockport, IL)
Designated Player: Malone Thrift, Fr., Trevecca (Cross Plains, TN)
Utility (Non-Pitcher): Calla Wickenhauser, Jr., Illinois Springfield (Maroa, IL)
Utility (Pitcher): Alyssa Callans, Sr., Maryville (Joliet, IL)
 
Second Team
Pitcher: Lexie Storer, Sr., Rockhurst (Olathe, KS)
Pitcher: Kelsey Byers, Jr., Malone (Alliance, OH)
Pitcher: Dana Weidinger, Sr., Hillsdale (Bath, OH)
Catcher: Madison Stoner, Sr., Hillsdale (Hunker, PA)
First Base: Nikoma Holmen, Sr., Grand Valley State (Wyoming, MI)
Second Base: Haylie Foster, Sr., Indianapolis (Plainfield, IN)
Shortstop: Lexi Betz, So., Malone (East Canton, OH)
Third Base: Rachel Griffin, Jr., Davenport (Jackson, MI)
Outfield: Hannah Hollister, Fr., Grand Valley State (Corunna, MI)
Outfield: Emma Walbert, So., Truman (Sherman, IL)
Outfield: Renee Bielawa, Jr., Hillsdale (Woodridge, IL)
Designated Player: Emily Clark, Sr., Rockhurst (Kansas City, MO)
Utility (Non-Pitcher): Carly Sperlich, So., Trevecca (Hendersonville, TN)
Utility (Pitcher): Megan Fisher, Sr., Findlay (Wapakoneta, OH)