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Texas softball slugger Katie Stewart named SEC's player of the year by league coaches
TL;DR
Katie Stewart of Texas softball has been named the SEC's Player of the Year, with seven Longhorns earning All-SEC honors. Stewart leads a strong group that includes four players on the All-SEC first team.
Key points
- Katie Stewart named SEC Player of the Year
- Seven Texas players earned All-SEC honors
- Four Longhorns on All-SEC first team
- Awards chosen by league head coaches
- Texas and Oklahoma led with seven selections
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Texas softball slugger Katie Stewart was named the SEC's Player of the Year, the conference office announced Friday. In addition, seven Longhorns earned All-SEC honors.
Stewart, a junior first baseman, joined junior centerfielder Kayden Henry, junior pitcher Teagan Kavan and redshirt junior shortstop Viviana Martinez on the All-SEC first team while senior catcher Reese Atwood, senior second baseman Leighann Goode and freshman utility player Hannah Wells were named to the All-SEC Second Team. Atwood also earned All-SEC Defensive Team honors.
The All-SEC Teams consist of 25 player on the first team, 26 players on the second team and a nine-member all-defensive team. Texas and Oklahoma led the conference with seven All-SEC first- and second-team selections.
All awards were chosen by the league's head coaches, and no ties were broken.
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Texas Longhorns infielder Katie Stewart (20) steps up to bat during the game against Arkansas at Red & Charline McCombs Field on Thursday, April 30, 2026 in Austin. (Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-Statesman)
Q&A
Who was named SEC Player of the Year in 2023?
Katie Stewart from Texas softball was named the SEC Player of the Year.
How many Texas softball players received All-SEC honors?
Seven Texas softball players earned All-SEC honors this year.
What teams did Texas and Oklahoma lead in the SEC?
Texas and Oklahoma led the SEC with seven All-SEC first- and second-team selections.