ORANGEBURG, SC - The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) announced its 2025 Softball All-Conference teams and superlatives as voted by the CIAA Sports Information Directors Association. This year's teams include five from the Fayetteville State Softball team: Treja Patterson, Morgan Jackson, Angelica Locklear, Madison Heath, and Cheyenne Payne. 

All-Conference First Team
Throughout the season, Junior Treja Patterson has demonstrated her ability to handle the demands of third base with precision. She has accumulated 63 chances, with 25 putouts and 30 assists, committing only 8 errors for a fielding percentage of .873. Her best games include flawless performances against Edward Waters on February 14, 2025, where she recorded 3 chances with a perfect fielding percentage, and against Bluefield on April 16, 2025, where she achieved 5 chances without any errors.

Treja has played 29 games, accumulating 91 at-bats, scoring 20 runs and achieving 28 hits, with a batting average of .308. She has driven in 26 runs, hit 7 doubles, 1 triple, and 4 home runs. She has also drawn 10 walks and stolen 6 bases. 

All-Conference Second Team
Throughout the season, Senior Morgan Jackson has demonstrated her ability to handle the demands of shortstop with precision. She has accumulated 97 chances, with 43 putouts and 44 assists, committing only 10 errors for a fielding percentage of .897. Her best games include flawless performances against UNC Pembroke on March 6, 2025, where she recorded 8 chances with a perfect fielding percentage, and against Livingstone on April 5, 2025, where she achieved 8 chances without any errors.

Overall, Morgan played 24 games, recording 55 at-bats with 9 runs and 12 hits. She achieved 7 RBIs, 1 double, and no home runs. Her batting average fluctuated throughout the season, ending at .218. She also had 10 stolen bases.

This season, Junior Angelica Locklear has demonstrated her ability to handle the demands of first base with precision. She has accumulated 87 chances, with 86 putouts, committing only 1 error for a remarkable fielding percentage of .989. Her involvement in 3 double plays further underscores her defensive capabilities. Her best games include her flawless performances against Belmont Abbey on February 7, 2025, where she recorded 3 putouts with a perfect fielding percentage, and against Bluefield on April 16, 2025, where she achieved 8 putouts without any errors.

Angelica Locklear played 18 games, recording 48 at-bats with 3 runs and 19 hits. She achieved 11 RBIs, 1 double, and 2 home runs. Her batting average fluctuated throughout the season, ending at .396. She also had 2 stolen bases.

All-Conference Rookie Team

Freshman Madison Heath's season highs in hitting include 3 hits and 1 home run against Livingstone on April 5, 2025, and 1 double against the same opponent. She scored 3 runs against Shaw on April 4, 2025, and drove in 3 runs against Livingstone on April 5, 2025, demonstrating her offensive capabilities. Her fielding prowess is highlighted by her 8 putouts against Belmont Abbey on February 7, 2025, and 1 assist against Shaw on April 4, 2025.

Overall, Madison has accumulated 31 at-bats, scoring 6 runs and achieving 8 hits, with a batting average of .258. She has also shown her defensive skills with 46 chances, 40 putouts, and 1 assist, committing only 5 errors for a fielding percentage of .891.

Freshman Cheyenne Payne's season highs in hitting include 3 hits against Virginia State on March 20, 2025, and 1 double against Virginia Union on the same day. She scored 2 runs and stole 3 bases against Livingstone on April 5, 2025, demonstrating her speed and agility. Her fielding prowess is highlighted by her 3 putouts against Elizabeth City State on March 22, 2025, and 2 assists against Carolina on March 13, 2025.

Overall, Cheyenne has accumulated 58 at-bats, scoring 16 runs and achieving 18 hits, with a batting average of .310. She has also shown her defensive skills with 31 chances, 24 putouts, and 5 assists, committing only 2 errors for a fielding percentage of .935.

2025 All-CIAA First Team

Pitcher - Jyla Thomas (Winston-Salem State State University)
Catcher - Lexi Shadowens (Bluefield State University)
First Base - Mylia Knight (Virginia State University)
Second Base - Aniyah Jackson (Claflin University)
Third Base - Treja Patterson (Fayetteville State University)
Shortstop - Taylor Dawkins (Bowie State University)
Outfield - Jayla Hill (Bowie State University)
Outfield - Paige Whittington (Bluefield State University)
Outfield - Coreena Dunham (Bowie State University)
Designated Player - Jayla Hill (Bowie State University)
Utility Player - Paige Whittington (Bluefield State University)

2025 All-CIAA Second Team

Pitcher - Tia Brown (Lincoln University (PA))
Catcher - Miranda Wilson (Winston-Salem State University)
First Base - Angelica Locklear (Fayetteville State University)
Second Base - Jaya Diggs-Hagwood (Virginia State University)
Third Base - Mikayla Amos (Bowie State University)
Shortstop - Morgan Jackson (Fayetteville State University)
Outfield - Lauren Parham (Virginia State University)
Outfield - Sinai Cisneros (Livingstone College)
Outfield - Malia Simmons (Winston-Salem State University)
Designated Player - Aaliyah Rodriguez (Winston-Salem State University)
Utility Player - Taylor Dawkins (Bowie State University)

2025 All-CIAA Rookie Team

Mikaylah Chimara (Bluefield State University)
Makayla Vinson (Winston-Salem State University)
Mykhl Young (Bowie State University)
Madison Heath (Fayetteville State University)
Mikayla Amos (Bowie State University)
Ja'chelle Mosley (Bowie State University)
Courtney Ward (Elizabeth City State University)
Aaliyah Rodriguez (Winston-Salem State University)
Cheyenne Payne (Fayetteville State University)


Player of the Year - Lindsey George (Bowie State University)
Pitcher of the Year - Jyla Thomas (Winston-Salem State University)
Rookie of the Year - Mikaylah Chinmara, Freshman (Bowie State University)
Coach of the Year - Ed Powell (Bowie State University)