THIBODAUX – The awards continue to pile in for Nicholls State University softball player Ashley Ray as the junior third baseman was named 2011 Easton All-American third-team, announced Easton Sports, Inc. on Wednesday.

Athletes selected to the Easton All-American teams are those who have had an outstanding season and are from pro-grams that represent the Easton brand.

In her first season with the Colonels, Ray was among the nation’s best hitters as she finished with a .369 batting average while ranking 12th in the NCAA with 17 home runs and was 46th with 51 RBIs. In seven games against teams ranked in the Top 25, she hit .400 with four homers and eight RBIs.

Along with garnering Easton All-American, Ray was named Southland Conference Player and Newcomer of the Year, first-team All-Louisiana and second-team NFCA All-South Region.

For a complete list of the 2011 Easton All-American teams, please see list below.

2011 Easton NCAA Division I First Team All-American

Kayla Braud, University of Alabama, Sophomore

Kelsey Bruder, University of Florida, Senior

Megan Bush, University of Florida, Senior

Kelsi Dunne, University of Alabama, Senior

Andrea Harrison, UCLA, Junior

Jolene Henderson, University of California, Berkeley, Sophomore

Whitney Larsen, University of Alabama, Senior

Blaire Luna, University of Texas, Sophomore

Hannah Rogers, University of Florida, Freshman

Brittany Schutte, University of Florida, Sophomore

Jackie Traina, University of Alabama, Freshman

Kelsi Weseman, Georgia Tech, Junior

2011 Easton NCAA Division I Second Team All-American

Paige Affleck, Brigham Young University, Senior

Allison Garcia, Bethune-Cookman University, Senior

Amy Hooks, University of Texas, Senior

Jessica Iwata, University of Hawai’i, Sophomore

Michelle Moultrie, University of Florida, Junior

Kara Nelson, Illinois State University, Senior

Aja Paculba, University of Florida, Senior

Jessica Phillips, Binghamton University, Sophomore

Sara Plourde, University of Massachusetts, Junior

Jamia Reid, University of California, Berkeley, Junior

April Setterlund, Boston Univerity, Senior

Megan Yocke, University of Kentucky, Senior

2011 Easton NCAA Division I Third Team All-American

Meagan Aull, Univerity of Kentucky, Senior

Melanie Bryant, University of Central Arkansas, Sophomore

Bailey Mietich, San Diego State University, Junior

Michelle Moses, Fresno State University, Junior

Courtney Platt, Florida Gulf Coast University, Senior

Jessica Purcell-Fitu, Brigham Young University, Senior

Ashley Ray, Nicholls State University, Junior

Stephanie Ricketts, University of Hawai’i, Junior

Kelly Strickland, Liberty University, Junior

Andie Varsho, Purdue University, Freshman

Jace Williams, University of California, Berkeley, Junior

Honorable Mention

Pitcher: Rachele Fico, LSU; Meghan Krieg, Louisiana Tech; Kayla Shepherd, McNeese State.

Catcher: Allie Geisler, Louisiana Tech.

First Base: Mandy Granger, Nicholls State; Katie Shumaker, McNeese State; Kiah Williams, Southern.

Second Base: Katie Roux, McNeese State; Calla Willoughby, LSU-Alexandria.

Shortstop: Katie Duhe, Southeastern Louisiana; Molly Guidry, McNeese State; Janel Salanoa, ULM.

Outfield: Kayla Cole, Northwestern State; Alanna DiVittorio, McNeese State; Kendra Harmon, Louisiana Tech; Lindsey Langner, McNeese State; Ashley Langoni, LSU; Whitney Roan, Nicholls State; Katie Smith, Louisiana-Lafayette; Victoria Stewart, Southern.

Utility: Jessica Pocorello, LSU-Alexandria; Tiffany Shaw, LSU