Jackson, Apple make AAC softball All-Tournament team

by | May 11, 2025

Two members of the East Carolina softball team made the All-Tournament team, the league announced on Saturday.

Emma Jackson, who hit three homers in two of the three games the Pirates played, was on the team along with pitcher Taylor Apple. Jackson hit a solo homer in a 3-1 loss to South Florida that eliminated the Pirates from the tournament. She had two homers in a 7-1 win over Memphis. The first home run set the school record for homers in a season.

Apple got the win over Charlotte, giving up three runs on six hits with a walk and four strikeouts.

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Most Outstanding Player

Belle Sardja, P, South Florida

 All-Tournament Team

Emma Jackson, OF, East Carolina

Taylor Apple, P, East Carolina

Autumn Courtney, P, Florida Atlantic

Elizabeth Moffit, INF, North Texas

Ausha Moore, OF, North Texas

Skylar Savage, P, North Texas

Tatum Sparks, INF, North Texas

DaNia Brooks, INF, South Florida

Kathy Garcia-Soto, INF, South Florida

Karhys Pierce, DP, South Florida

Belle Sardja, P, South Florida

Alex Wilkes, OF, South Florida

Photo credit: Emma Jackson (ECU Sports Information photo)

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