It should come as no surprise with all Warren County schools qualifying for state and a champion in Marion County that several KNIA/KRLS area softball players were recognized among the best in Iowa in 2022.

Zack Dunkin of Twin Cedars was named Class 1A coach of the year.

The following local athletes earned All-State recognition from the Iowa Girls Coaches Association:
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Class 4A
Ashlyn Finarty, Knoxville – 1st team (2021 3A 1st team honoree)
Mara Bishop, Indianola – 1st team
Nyah Hulbert, Norwalk – 1st team
Zadie Wadle, Norwalk – 1st team
Ava Curry, Pella – 2nd team
Kiley Kindelspire, Indianola – 2nd team
Brynn Ortlund, Indianola – 2nd team
Jaylynn Brandt, Norwalk – 3rd team (2021 4A 3rd team honoree)
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Class 3A
Riley Johannes, PCM – 3rd team (2021 and 2020 selection)
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Class 2A
Emri Agre, Pella Christian – 2nd team (2021 and 2020 selection)
Natalie Harrill, Pella Christian – 3rd team (2021 1st team honoree)
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Class 1A
Grace Bailey, Twin Cedars – 1st team (2021 and 2020 1st team honoree)
Rylee Dunkin, Twin Cedars – 1st team (2021 1st team honoree)
Ali Mockenhaupt, Twin Cedars – 1st team (2021 and 2020 selection)
Josie Hartman, Southeast Warren – 1st team
Alivia Ruble, Southeast Warren – 1st team
Campbell German, Martensdale-St. Marys – 1st team
Jackie Kleve, Martensdale-St. Marys – 1st team
Breanna Nolte, Southeast Warren – 2nd team
Kaylee Bauer, Southeast Warren – 3rd team
Jillian French, Twin Cedars – 3rd team (2021 3rd team honoree)