CHARLOTTE, N.C. --- Six Bowie State softball players earned All-Conference honors as the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) office unveiled the All-CIAA teams Wednesday night. Among the highlights, Lindsey George was named CIAA Player of the Year, while head coach Ed Powell earned CIAA Coach of the Year for leading the Bulldogs through an undefeated conference season.
Jayla Hill, Coreena Dunham, Taylor Dawkins, Mikayla Amos, Mykhl Young, and Ja'chelle Mosley all earned All-CIAA recognition. Hill, Dunham, and Dawkins were all named First Team All-CIAA , while Dawkins and Amos received Second Team honors. Additionally, Amos, Young, and Mosley were selected to the All-CIAA Rookie Team.
Ed Powell – CIAA Coach of the Year
In his fifth season at the helm, Powell led the Bulldogs to an undefeated season in CIAA play with an impressive 15-0 record and 23-17 overall stamp for the 2025 season. This year also marks a major milestone for Powell, as he reached his 100th career win with a victory over Elizabeth City State. Over the course of his tenure, Powell has compiled a 103-102 overall record (.502) and an outstanding 49-13 mark in CIAA competition.
The upward trajectory of the program began in 2022, Powell's third season, when he led the Bulldogs to their first winning record under his guidance at 24-20-1. Since then, Bowie State has remained in the championship conversation year after year, consistently contending for both conference and division titles. Now in 2025, the Bulldogs are on pace to repeat as CIAA champions for the third consecutive season — a feat not accomplished since the 2008-2009 era for BSU softball.
Coach Powell's leadership has generated remarkable growth within the program, elevating the Bulldogs into one of the CIAA's elite programs. His commitment, strategic vision, and relentless pursuit of excellence have laid a foundation for sustained success. The award is the first for Powell in his tenure with the Bulldogs and second for the Bowie State softball program since 2010 when Darrell Toney won the award.
Lindsey George – CIAA Player of the Year
George, a native of Fayetteville, Ga., appeared in 33 games, including 18 starts as a pitcher for the Bulldogs. She posted a 9-8 record with a 3.70 ERA over 92.2 innings, tallying 85 strikeouts while allowing 28 walks and 108 hits. George recorded four complete games, two shutouts, and one save, holding opponents to a .282 batting average. Offensively, George tallied 22 hits, including two home runs, 12 RBIs, and seven runs scored. Her .324 batting average ranked her among the Bulldogs' top five hitters this season. Defensively, she was flawless with a 1.000 fielding percentage, registering eight putouts and 12 assists. The most experienced in the circle, George earned CIAA Pitcher of the Week honors twice this season. This marks her second CIAA Player of the Year award in her career, having first received the honor as a sophomore in 2023.
Jayla Hill – All-CIAA First Team Outfield & Designated Player
Hill earned first team honors as both an outfielder and designated player after a comeback season for the books. She appeared in 33 games, including 32 starts, primarily in the outfield. Hill tallied 38 hits, plus 10 doubles, two triples, and six home runs, while driving in 25 runs and scoring 25 times. The former tournament MVP finished the season with a .322 batting average, a .593 slugging percentage, and a .372 on-base percentage. On the basepaths, the Ruther Glen, Va., native went 5-for-9 in stolen base attempts. Defensively, Hill has been flawless, recording 29 putouts, one assist, and no errors for a perfect 1.000 fielding percentage. Her best performances this season came on March 21, when she blasted two home runs in a win over Fayetteville State during the CIAA Round-Up.
Coreena Dunham – All-CIAA First Team Outfield
Dunham was a key contributor for the Bulldogs, starting in all 34 games as an outfielder. She turned in a stellar offensive season, collecting 42 hits, counting 12 doubles and five home runs, while driving in 25 RBIs and crossing the plate a team-best 43 times. Dunham batted .382, with a .627 slugging percentage and a .456 on-base percentage, and was a constant threat on the bases, successfully stealing 22 bags on 27 attempts. On defense, the Abudon, Pa., native was rock solid, finishing the year with a perfect 1.000 fielding percentage, tallying 58 putouts and two assists without committing a single error. One of the top offensive threats in the CIAA, Dunham also earned CIAA Defensive Player of the Week honors twice during the regular season.
Taylor Dawkins – All-CIAA First Team Shortstop, Second Team Utility
Dawkins played a pivotal role for Bowie State this season, appearing in 39 games with 37 starts at shortstop. She showcased her growth as a player with a strong all-around performance, racking up 38 hits, including 12 doubles and six home runs. Dawkins drove in 28 runs and scored 24 times, finishing the season with a .336 batting average, a .619 slugging percentage, and a .402 on-base percentage. Defensively, the Ridgley, Md., native was heavily involved, recording 63 putouts and 48 assists, with 12 errors, resulting in a .902 fielding percentage.
Mikayla Amos – All-CIAA Second Team Third Base & Rookie Team
Amos made an immediate impact in her freshman season, starting all 18 games at third base. She tallied nine hits, with two doubles and one home run, while driving in seven runs and finishing with a .257 batting average. Amos also posted a .400 slugging percentage and an impressive .435 on-base percentage. Defensively, the Dumfries, Va., native was involved in 55 total chances, recording 25 putouts and 29 assists, finishing with a .871 fielding percentage. One of her top performances came on April 14 in a 9–0 win over Chestnut Hill, where she went 1-for-1 with two RBIs and drew three walks.
Mykhl Young – All-CIAA Rookie Team
Young made her presence felt in her freshman season, appearing in 18 games, including 16 starts behind the plate at the catcher position. She collected 12 hits, driving in seven runs and scoring 10 times, while batting .267 on the year. The Glen Allen, Va., native was a steady force defensively, recording 99 putouts, nine assists, and just two errors, finishing with a .982 fielding percentage. She notched a season-high 11 putouts in a win over Lincoln (PA) on April 18. For her efforts, Young was recognized twice as the CIAA Rookie of the Week.
Ja'chelle Mosley – All-CIAA Rookie Team
Mosley turned in a compact freshman campaign, appearing in 17 games with nine starts for the Bulldogs. The Culpeper, Va., native contributed nine hits, including two doubles, while tallying six RBIs and scoring one run. Mosley finished the season with a .250 batting average, a .306 slugging percentage, and a .270 on-base percentage. Defensively, she logged 52 putouts, four assists, and one error, ending the regular season with a .982 fielding percentage. Her performance earned her a spot on the All-CIAA Rookie Team, capping off a promising debut season.
The 2X defending CIAA Champions, the Bowie State softball team (23-17) will begin its tournament run as the No. 1 seed, facing No. 4 seed Shaw (7-19) on Thursday, May 1 in Orangeburg, S.C. First pitch is slated for 10 a.m. from the Orangeburg Recreation Park.
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