Kearney, Neb. - Nebraska-Kearney junior Jessie Thomas has been named to the 2010 Daktronics All-Central Region softball team.

Sports information directors from within the region vote in the makeup of the team. A total of 27 players were tabbed this year with Metro State's Christine Robinson being the Pitcher of the Year and Minnesota State catcher Kelsey Thompson being the Player of the Year.

Thomas (Yutan) earned 2nd-team honors at designated player after batting a team-best .351 this season. A right hander pitcher but a left handed batter, she also led the team in on-base percentage (.401).

Tied for the team lead in hits (46), Thomas also was second in homers (eight), RBI's (22) and slugging percentage (.573).

The complete team can be viewed HERE.