Simpson College junior catcher Maddie Luderman was named to the First Team All-Region IX by the National Fastpitch Coaches Association this week. Luderman hit .375 with eight doubles, six home runs, and drove in 27 runs over the season, being named the American Rivers Conference player of the week once. All honorees move forward to be considered for selection for the three NFCA Division III All-America squads, which will be announced on May 24.