GSC Softball Weekly Awards: April 27, 2021

GSC Softball Weekly Awards: April 27, 2021

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PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Nicole Pennington Valdosta State
AVG: .417 - SLG%: 1.250 - HR: 3 - RBI: 7 - R: 6
Notes: Pennington hit three home runs in the series finale against Christian Brothers, tying the GSC single game record for home runs by a player in one contest. She currently leads the nation in home runs (21), and that mark is currently tied for seventh best in a season in GSC history.

PITCHER OF THE WEEK
Kya Draper West Georgia
W-L: 2-0 - CG: 2 - IP: 17.2 - ER: 1 - SO: 21
Notes: Draper went 2-0 on the week, including a complete game victory over #22 West Florida. She also pitched 3.2 perfect innings in relief in game two of that series. On the week, she struck out 21 batters and allowed just one earned run.

FRESHMAN OF THE WEEK
Taylor Macera Valdosta State
AVG: .636 - SLG%: 1.091 - RBI: 6 - R: 7
Notes: Macera had the best weekend of her young career, going 7-for-11 from the plate with two doubles and a home run. She drove in six runs and have five runs scored. She led the team in hits for the weekend, and VSU's winnning streak now sits at 21 games.

OTHER PLAYERS NOMINATED
Player: Teala Howard (UWF), Kayla Louie (LEE), Mackenzie Nutt (UAH), Allie Miller (AUM)
Pitcher: Samantha Richards (VSU), Grace Gilbert (UWF), Madison Barnett (LEE), Layton Murphy (UAH), Bailie Barnes (AUM)
Freshman: Montana Young (UWF), Madison Barnett (LEE), Hannah Carey (UM), Gia Martin (AUM)