It’s customary for Griffon softball to have an outstanding season, but the 2016 Griffons exceeded expectations. Picked to finish fourth in the MIAA, Coach Jen Trotter’s team earned both the MIAA regular season and tournament championships, finishing the season 45-13.
The team’s 23 MIAA wins were the most ever for the program and tied for the most ever in MIAA history. The Griffons’ 45 wins was the third most in program history, and the team broke program records for doubles, runs scored and RBIs. Nine Griffons were named All-MIAA, the second most in program history, and Trotter picked up her fourth MIAA Coach of the Year award. She also earned her 500th win this season.
Third baseman Katie Klosterman was named first-team All-MIAA, first-team NFCA All-Region and MIAA Co-defensive Player of the Year. Morgan Rathmann, center, was named first-team All-MIAA and second-team NFCA All-Region. Both started in all 58 games. Taylor Hamilton was named second-team NFCA All-Region.
The season ended with a 2-2 weekend at the NCAA Division II Central Regional where the team fell in the championship game to Southern Arkansas University. St. Josep