LOUISVILLE, Ky. -  The National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) announced the 2026 NFCA NAIA All-Region teams, with University of Saint Francis (Ind.) softball junior Abby Robakowski earning NFCA Region V First Team honors.

The awards honor student-athletes from the Association's six NAIA regions with selection to one of two teams. NFCA-member head coaches nominate and then vote for the winners in their respective region. All honorees move forward to be considered for selection for the two NFCA NAIA All-America teams, which will be announced June 4.

2026 NFCA NAIA All-Region Teams

Robakowski led the Cougars with a .488 batting average, a .564 on-base percentage, and a 1.098 slugging percentage during the 2026 season. The junior third baseman is currently tied for the NAIA lead with 26 home runs and is the program's all-time home run leader.

Robakowski totaled 70 RBIs across 164 at-bats and finished the season with a .934 fielding percentage at third base.

Saint Francis concluded the season with a 37-13 overall record and a 29-7 mark in Crossroads League play. The Cougars captured the Crossroads League Tournament Championship for the first time in program history and earned the program's first appearance in the NAIA National Tournament.

Founded in 1890 in the Catholic Franciscan tradition, the University of Saint Francis offers more than 60 undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programs. The academic structure at Saint Francis offers seven pathways: Humanities, Faith and Liberal Arts; Allied Health; Business and Leadership: Creative Arts and Digital Media; Education, Human Services and Community Care; Nursing; and Sciences and Medical Studies. In addition to its traditional programs, Saint Francis delivers workforce development healthcare programs in Fort Wayne, Crown Point, Gas City, Indianapolis, Lafayette and online. Saint Francis Downtown houses the music technology program while offering enhanced internship and networking opportunities for students. A National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) Five-Star Champion of Character institution, Saint Francis has 21 athletic programs boasting three individual and four team NAIA national championships. More than 1,900 students from a broad geographic region attend Saint Francis.