LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Baldwin Wallace University senior first baseman/designated player Avery Curran (Kitchener, Ontario, CANADA/Resurrection Catholic) added another award to her stellar season as she was named to the 2026 National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFAC) All-Region VII Team.

Curran, who an All-Ohio Athletic Conference first team selection earlier this season, garnered first team honors.

During her 2026 breakout season, Curran appeared in 30 games with 27 starts. She led the team and was third in the OAC in batting with a career-high .463 average (38-of-82.). Curran also led the squad and was seventh in the league with a career-best 33 runs batted-in (RBIs).  She was second on the team and third in the conference with a career-high nine homeruns.  Curran also tallied career-bests in doubles with five, runs scored 29 and walks with 14.

In the field, she posted career-highs of 94 putouts and five assists.  Curran was named the OAC Hitter of the Week on April 13, Yellow Jacket Female Athlete of the Week on March 25 and April 14 and Yellow Jacket April Female Athlete of the Month on May 6. 

For her career, Curran has appeared in 36 games with 29 starts.  She is batting .435 (40-of-92) with nine homeruns, five doubles, 29 runs scored, 34 RBIs and 14 walks. 

In the field, Curran has recorded 108 putouts and six assists.

BW finished the 2026 season with an overall record of 20-13 and a 10-6 mark in the OAC.  The Yellow Jackets advanced to the OAC Tournament quarterfinals.