2026 AMC Softball All-Tournament Team Announced, Schouten Earned MVP

May 5, 2026

Branson, Mo. - The American Midwest Conference (AMC) announced the 2026 Softball All-Tournament Team. The 15-player team is led by Tournament Most Valuable Player Ella Schouten a pitcher from Columbia College.

The All-Tournament Team was selected by the five tournament-qualifying coaches. The MVP is voted on by a selection committee made up of the AMC staff and two coaches.

Schouten put together an impressive 4-0 record with a 0.78 ERA over 27 innings pitched. She allowed just 20 hits and three earned runs while striking out 30 batters and allowing only four walks. Her performance included three seven-inning complete games, along with a shutout against Central Baptist.

AMC Softball All-Tournament Team:

Ella Schouten, Columbia (MVP)

Eden East, Central Baptist

Ryleigh Keele, Central Baptist

Abigail Zismer, Columbia

Cassidy Avery, Columbia

Kennedy Schanuth, Columbia

Alma Garcia, Cottey

Halen Hoelzeman, Cottey

Makayla Snyder, Cottey

Emily Hochstatter, Hannibal-LaGrange

Eva Kameoka, Health Sciences & Pharmacy