June 3, 2008

FRESNO, Calif. - Freshman pitching sensation Morgan Melloh continues to rack up awards after softball season as she was named a first team Easton All-American on Tuesday. Melloh is one of 14 student-athletes from across the country to be named to the first team and the only representative from the WAC.

A total of 17 Bulldogs have earned the Easton honor since the award began in 2000. Both Robin Mackin and Nichole Willis were named to the team last year.

Melloh was named a second team All-American by the National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) just last week. She was also named the WAC Freshman and Pitcher of the Year along with the co-MVP of the NCAA Tournament Fresno Regional. Melloh had a 42-9 record in the circle and led the Bulldogs to a 54-13 record, its best since the 1999 season.

The left-hander from Fishers, Ind., broke four school single-season records including appearances (59), wins (42), innings pitched (360.1) and strikeouts (454). She also ranks in the top 10 in a single season in complete games (44), games started (46), strikeouts per 7 innings (8.82), shutouts (20) and saves (3).

Easton First Team All-American
Stacey Nelson, Florida
Anjelica Selden, UCLA
Ali Gardiner, Florida
Brittany Rogers, Alabama
GiOnna DiSalvatore, UCLA
Kelley Montalvo, Alabama
Charlotte Morgan, Alabama
Aja Paculba, Florida
Francesca Enea, Florida
Morgan Melloh, Fresno State
Kelsi Dunne, Alabama
Amanda Kamekona, UCLA
Megan Langenfeld, UCLA
Kim Waleszonia, Florida

Easton Second Team All-American
Brandice Balschmiter, Massachusetts
Micah Truax, Connecticut
Christina Khosravi, Penn
Jessica Toocheck, Kent State
Kylie Reynolds, Kent State
Tara Oltman, Creighton
Lauren Cusick, Colorado State
Christina Ross, San Diego State
Blaire Porter, Long Island University
Kelly Waskewicz, Salisbury University
Nicky Neumann, University of Redlands
Amy Thomas, Cal Baptist
Sharon Bell, St. Gregory's
Chantal Millard, Cal Baptist
Sara Goforth, Cal Baptist
Raquel Hawkins, Lubbock Christian
Karli Stander, Washington University, St. Louis

Easton Third Team All-American
Amanda Monday, Sacramento City College
Kathyrn Sumner, Ohlone College
Lindsey Bruno, Sacramento City College
Laeha Hill, Sacramento City College
Alyssa Freight, Cypress College
Francesca Gonzalez, Mt. San Antonio College
Ashley Boyd, Cypress College
Kadie Baldwin, Mt. San Antonio College
Caitlin McGrath, Cypress College
Mandy Pongs, Mt. San Antonio College
Rebecca Smith, Tallahassee City College
Chasity Covington, Chipola College
Carolyn Moore, Chipola College
Destiny Covington, Chipola College
Mary Helen Tyler, Tallahassee City College
Lindsey Palmer, Salt Lake City College
Brooke Olson, Salt Lake City College
Jasey Jensen, Salt Lake City College
Tara Bendt, Salt Lake City College