AAC Women's Lacrosse Awards Announced

WALESKA, Ga. - The Appalachian Athletic Conference announced the 2026 Women's Lacrosse All-AAC Team and Awards on Thursday.

Ashlee Baker of Cumberlands is the Player of the Year and the Offensive Player of the Year, Skylar Arroyave of Reinhardt is the Defensive Player of the Year, Lenora DeVries of Cumberlands is the Freshman of the Year, Elizabeth Pluta of Tennessee Wesleyan is the Newcomer of the Year, and Kelly Buikus of Cumberlands is the Coach of the Year.

The awards were voted on and selected by the women's lacrosse coaches of the AAC.

Sixteen players earned a spot on the All-AAC First Team, with 16 making the second team. There were seven named the Champions of Character Team, with dozens making the grade and landing a spot on the All-Academic Team

For a complete look at the awards, click here.