HOUGHTON, N.Y. -- Houghton softball teammates Jen Page and Kayla Loomis have been recognized by the Empire 8 Conference for their play during the 2021 season.

They were each named to the Empire 8 All-Conference Third Team in voting by the E8 coaches announced Wednesday.

Page was recognized for her play in the outfield. The freshman had a perfect fielding percentage with 36 putouts and 3 assists in 39 chances. At the plate, she hit .261 with 18 hits, 12 runs scored, 2 doubles and 3 RBI. She was also 4-for-4 on stolen base attempts

Loomis was Houghton's ace on the mound, making 26 appearances with 22 starts and 14 complete games. She produced an ERA of 4.30 and record of 5-18. She struck out 64 batters in 145 innings of work.

In addition, Hannah Cybart was Houghton's selection to the 2021 Empire 8 Softball Sportswoman of the Year Team. The Empire 8 Conference emphasizes that "Competing with Honor and Integrity" is an essential component of a student-athlete's experience in conjunction with an institution's educational mission. These honorees have distinguished themselves and consistently exhibit the critical traits as outstanding sportswomen.

Read the full Empire 8 All-Conference release.