PUEBLO, Colo. (May 18, 2026) - Two members of the Colorado State University Pueblo softball program were recognized among the region's best as senior outfielder Caitlyn Cole (Merced, Calif.) earned First Team Division II Conference Comissioners Association (D2CCA) All-South Central Region honors, while two-way standout McKenna James (Sr., Windsor, Colo.) collected Second Team accolades.

For Cole, the recognition marks the second all-region honor of her career after earning First Team honors in 2024. James, meanwhile, secured her first career D2CCA All-Region selection following a standout season both in the circle and at the plate.

Cole put together one of the most dominant offensive seasons in the region, leading the ThunderWolves with a .424 batting average while totaling 81 hits, 61 runs scored, 16 doubles, five triples and 11 home runs. She also added 36 RBI, a .733 slugging percentage and a .488 on-base percentage while swiping 34 bases in 37 attempts.

The senior finished the season ranked among the RMAC leaders in multiple offensive categories and helped guide CSU Pueblo to a 40-18 overall record and an appearance in the NCAA South Central Regional. Defesively, Cole also posted a .988 fielding percentage with just one error in 82 chances.

James delivered an impressive all-around campaign for the Pack, contributing as both a middle-of-the-order hitter and the team's ace pitcher. Offensively, she hit .315 with 57 hits, 11 doubles, two tiples, five home runs and a team-high 45 RBI while adding 33 runs scored.

Inside the circle, James compiled a 21-11 record with a .1.94 earned run average across 205.1 inning pitched. She recorded 142 strikeouts, tossed 24 complete games and registered six shutouts while holding opponents to a .233 batting average.

The pair helped lead the ThunderWolves to one of the top seasons in program history, as CSU Pueblo finished with 40 victories and advanced to the NCAA Tournament for the third time in school history.

Jordyn De Los Santos from West Texas A&M was named the Region Player of the Year and Randi Crawford from Texas Woman's University earned All-South Central Region Pitcher of the Year.