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Natalie Gricius set the single-season scoring record for Carroll, putting a cap on her great career with the Pioneers.
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Players were nominated for these awards by the Sports Information Directors at the various schools.

Player of the Year: Natalie Gricius, F, Carroll
Coach of the Year: Michelle Gardner-Bilek, Chicago
Rookie of the Year: Caitlin Leyden, G, Illinois Wesleyan

First team    
Pos. Player School Yr. Hometown
G Ava Bardic Illinois Wesleyan Sr. Lincolnshire, Ill.
G Kristin Bukata Elmhurst Jr. Valparaiso, Ind.
F Natalie Gricius Carroll Sr. Oconomowoc, Wis.
F Taylor Thiry St. Norbert Sr. Casco, Wis.
C Lexy Harris Washington U. Jr. Marietta, Ga.
Second team    
G Krystyna Manzanarez Aurora So. Grand Junction, Colo.
G Sawyer White Illinois Wesleyan Sr. Downers Grove, Ill.
G/F Natalya Kaza Lyon Sr. Little Rock, Ark.
F LynKaylah James Berea Sr. Bowling Green, Ky.
F Margie Stevens Wisconsin Lutheran Jr. Oneida, Wis.
Third team      
G Jordan Coon Franklin Sr. Evansville, Ind.
G Sierra Kemelgor Transylvania Sr. Crestwood, Ky.
G Emilie Wizner Carroll Sr. Germantown, Wis.
F Mia Bowen MUW Sr. Buena Vista, Miss.
F Annabelle Spotts Chicago So. Newport Beach, Calif.