Klenda named Rawlings Gold Glove Award recipient

McLennan softball's Natalie Klenda was one of 27 recipients of the 2026 National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Rawlings Gold Glove Award® presented by the NFCA.

The sophomore right-hander from Wichita, Kansas, appeared in 28 games for the Highlanders this season with a 16-7 record and a 2.61 ERA with 63 strikeouts in 139.1 innings.

She was also a Second-Team All-Conference and Second-Team NFCA All-Region selection.