SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Southern Oregon captured their first ever NAIA Softball World Series Championship on Wednesday night after defeating Oklahoma City in the if necessary game, 8-3. The national champions, Southern Oregon lead All-World Series list with four individuals and the world series most valuable player. 

Jaci Smith (Oklahoma City) and Emily Cerny (Science & Arts of Oklahoma) both earned a spot on the All-World Series Team in 2018.

The 2019 Softball All-World Series Team was selected by the tournament committee.

All-World Series Team:

• Courtney Elizey, Mobile (Ala.)
• Sarah Abramson, Oregon Tech
• Breena Smith, Marian (Ind.)
• Cassie Matlock, Lindsey Wilson (Ky.)
• Annabelle Ramirez, Lindsey Wilson (Ky.)
• Holly Janco, Georgia Gwinnett
• Taylor Hansis, Georgia Gwinnett
• Kristen Prieto, Science & Arts (Okla.)
• Emily Cerny, Science & Arts (Okla.)
• Kennedy Jackson, Oklahoma City
• Lauren Quirke, Southern Oregon
• Jaden Shores, Oklahoma City
• Paige Leeper, Southern Oregon
• Jaci Smith, Oklahoma City
• Gabby Sandoval, Southern Oregon
• Olivia Mackey, Southern Oregon

The Most Valuable Player of this year's national tournament is:

• Lauren Quirke, Southern Oregon