Rueden, a senior center fielder from Appleton, Wis., was one of 15 players named to the first team. Magnuson, a senior first baseman from Seattle, Wash., was selected for the second team.
"This is a tremendous honor for Mindy," Lawrence head coach Kim Tatro said. "The caliber of outfielders in our region was very strong. Her first-team selection is a credit to her talent, hard work, and dedication."
Rueden, also an All-Midwest Conference basketball player for the Vikings, was chosen for one of the three outfield positions. The Vikings' center fielder hit .319 with an on-base percentage of .413 while batting in the lead-off position. Rueden scored a team-high 22 runs and collected 15 walks. She also swiped a team-high 13 bases in 14 attempts.
Spectacular and steady in the field, Rueden made just two errors for a fielding percentage of .962. Rueden, a former star at Appleton Xavier High School, had 47 putouts and a team-leading three assists from the outfield.
Magnuson, a prep standout at Mt. Si High School, led the team in fielding from her position at first base. In 217 chances, Magnuson made just one error for a fielding percentage of .995.
Magnuson, also a volleyball player for the Vikings, led the team in hitting at .329, was second in runs batted in with 15, and third with 27 hits. Magnuson led the team with 17 walks and a .446 on-base percentage. She was also a perfect 6 of 6 on stolen base attempts.
Lawrence finished the season with a 17-12 record, the team's fourth consecutive winning season.
NFCA ALL-GREAT LAKES REGION SOFTBALL TEAM
First Team
Pitchers Heidi Bergstrom, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Kelly Ostler, University of Chicago
Catchers Robin Schmidt, University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Lisa Schueler, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
First Base Tammy Czeszewski, Elmhurst College
Second Base Kelly Rutta, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Third Base Sarah Weinke, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Shortstop Brandi Mitchell, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Outfield Mindy Rueden, Lawrence University
Jamie Hankus, North Central College
Megan Kerkman, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Utility Beth Marquart, University of Chicago
Stephanie Stephen, Illinois Wesleyan University
At Large
Catcher Christie Evitt, Illinois Wesleyan University
First Base Kim Gleason, University of Wisconsin-Platteville
Second Team
Pitchers Karen Guckenberger, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Jen Heggaton, Benedictine University
Catchers Alissa Dewar, Marian College
Michelle Gerber, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
First Base Janae Magnuson, Lawrence University
Third Base Carin Cieslowski, Benedictine University
Shortstop Cindy Berres, Marian College
Amanda Talley, North Central College
Outfield Cari Briley, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Christine Fischer, Benedictine University
Kathi Roach, Elmhurst College
Utility Halley Hallstrom, Augustana College
DP Jenny Nelson, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
At Large
Pitcher Heather Wendt, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Shortstop Carrie Thorson, University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Third Team
Pitchers Sharon Johnson, Benedictine University
Jess Krzewina, Marian College
Melissa Murphy, Rockford College
Kate Parkinson, North Central College
Catcher Cara Fenhouse, University of Wisconsin-Stout
First Base Meghann Mulligan, University of Wisconsin-River Falls
Third Base Justine Gaspari, Elmhurst College
Shortstop Becky Ahlbrecht, University of Wisconsin-Platteville
Becky Bourne, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Jackie Kloiber, Illinois Wesleyan University
Outfield Josalyn Bergholz, University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Terri Hanson, North Central College
Stephanie Hieser, Illinois Wesleyan University
Danielle Johnson, Rockford College
Margo Miller, University of Chicago