From Case Western Reserve University Athletics
Case Western Reserve University senior Sarah Miller (Lorain, Ohio / Marion L. Steele) was named to the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) Academic All-America Division III Softball First Team, following her outstanding achievements both in the classroom and on the field over her career as a Spartan.
Miller becomes the sixth Spartan this year to win the award, joining Antonio Ionadi (men's basketball), Anika Washburn (women's soccer), Dee Gose (football), Travis Johnston (football) and Zach Hall (football) and the 125th selection in the history of CWRU athletics.
Miller becomes just the fourth player in the history of the CWRU softball team to win the award, joining former Spartans Ilissa Hamilton (2020 first team, 2019 second team), Katie Wede (2018 first team) and Makenzie Lein (2014 second team).
Miller, a NFCA All-America First Team selection and All-University Athletic Association honoree, had a career year during her senior season as she led the team with 16 home runs, 38 RBI's and 61 runs scored. She also batted a team-best .422 (49-for-116) with 11 doubles, three triples and team-best 41 stolen bases. Earlier this year, Miller set the program's new single-season stolen bases record that was previously held by former Spartan Katie Wede who had 26 during the 2018 season. In addition, her 16 home runs ranked third among all NCAA Division III softball players during the regular season.
For her career, Miller has hit .367 (115-for-313) with 75 RBI's, 29 doubles, 21 home runs and 10 triples. She has also totaled 66 stolen bases over her career, which currently ranks second in program history.
Academically, Miller is a UAA All-Academic honoree, and has recorded a 3.98 grade point average as a Biology and Environmental Studies major.
Case Western Reserve finished the 2021 regular season with a 27-9 overall record.