LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The National Fastpitch Coaches Association announced that 53 student-athletes from 44 different institutions earned a place on one of three 2018 NFCA Division II All-American teams, a group that includes Augustana freshman Ashley Mickschl, who garnered a first team selection at the utility-pitcher position. The NFCA made the announcement at the NCAA Division II Championship banquet on Wednesday evening at the Sheraton Airport Hotel in Roanoke, Va.
 
The 39th NFCA All-American in Augustana history, and the 16th first team selection, Mickschl led the Vikings with a 20-8 record in the circle over 35 appearances in 2018, including 31 starts and 17 complete games. She pitched a total of 179.2 innings, and finished the season with 137 strikeouts and 53 walks.
 
Offensively, she posted a team-high .429 batting average, with 79 hits in 184 at-bats, with 10 doubles, a triple, eight home runs and 44 RBI. She also stole 23 bases during the season.
 
Mickschl, who led the Vikings to the NCAA Central Regional tournament, also earned NFCA First Team All-Region, D2CCA All-Central Region Second Team, NSIC Freshman of the Year, All-NSIC First Team and All-NSIC Tournament Team honors during her freshman campaign.