BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — West Alabama’s Ann Marie Stanbridge, AUM’s Reese Cauley, and Trevecca Nazarene’s Bailey Goad secured 2026 Gulf South Conference Softball Weekly Awards presented by Athletic Solutions, following performances during the week of April 6-12.
GSC PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Ann Marie Stanbridge, 1B/P, Sr., West Alabama
Stanbridge had a solid week, hitting .461 (6-for-13) with seven RBI and five runs scored as West Alabama went 3-2. She slugged 1.308 and had a .611 on-base percentage while tallying three home runs, two doubles, five walks, and added a stolen base. In the Tigers’ series with West Florida, the senior was a 5-for-11 (.455) at the plate with five RBI, three runs scored and three home runs. In addition, Stanbridge became the Tigers’ all-time career leader in home runs and RBI.
Other nominees: Mia Brown, UAH; Chloe Baynes, AUM; Sadie Winsett, Lee; Belle Lopez, Union; Saylor McNearney, Valdosta State
GSC PITCHER OF THE WEEK
Reese Cauley, So., AUM
The Warhawk sophomore posted a 0.33 ERA while going 3-0 with complete game wins against Middle Georgia and Union. As a result, Cauley tossed a combined 25 strikeouts over 21.0 innings and allowed just one run on eight hits. She also logged a .113 opponent batting against 76 total batters. Cauley, who improved to 22-1 on the season, began the week with a 10-strikeout performance in a 5-1 win at Middle Georgia. She then followed with shutouts in back-to-back outings to help AUM win its series with Union.
Other nominees: Lydia West, UAH; Emily Schooler, Christian Brothers; Kaylee Underwood, Lee; Kinsley Byrd, Montevallo; Bailey Goad, Trevecca; Riley Vaughn, Union; Hannah Harper, West Florida
GSC FRESHMAN OF THE WEEK
Bailey Goad, P/OF, Trevecca Nazarene
Goad contributed from the pitching circle and batter’s box as the Trojans swept Delta State. As a pitcher, the rookie was credited with a pair of complete game wins as she threw 14.1 innings and eight strikeouts, while surrendering three runs on 14 hits. Offensively, Goad hit .444 (4-for-9), slugged .778, and had a .545 on-base percentage while scoring five runs and driving in one.
Other nominees: Gabbi Barnowsky, AUM; Sadie Winsett, Lee; Taylor Rogers, Montevallo; Bella Lopez, Union; Meg Fountain, West Florida
2026 GSC Softball Weekly Awards
Player of the Week
Feb. 3: Hannah Harper, West Florida
Feb. 10: Shay Hollingsworth, Trevecca Nazarene
Feb. 17: Becca Benton, Montevallo
Feb. 24: Chloe Eichelberger, Valdosta State
Mar. 3: Chloe Baynes, AUM
Mar. 10: Taylor Rogers, Montevallo
Mar. 17: Karris Rhine, AUM
Mar. 24: Shakeria Washington, West Alabama
Mar. 31: Olivia Watkins, AUM
Apr. 7: Ann Marie Stanbridge, West Alabama
Apr. 14: Ann Marie Stanbridge, West Alabama
Pitcher of the Week
Feb. 3: Camryn Bailey, Mississippi College
Feb. 10: Megan Shurtz, UAH
Feb. 17: Taylor Lloyd, Montevallo
Feb. 24: Megan Shurtz, UAH
Mar. 3: Eleanor De Block, West Alabama
Mar. 10: Reese Cauley, AUM
Mar. 17: Taylor Lloyd, Montevallo
Mar. 24: Reese Cauley, AUM
Mar. 31: Taylor Lloyd, Montevallo
Apr. 7: Katie Bracken, UAH
Apr. 14: Reese Cauley, AUM
Freshman of the Week
Feb. 3: Kylie Ballentine, UAH
Feb. 10: Bailey Goad, Trevecca Nazarene
Feb. 17: Taylor Rogers, Montevallo
Feb. 24: Sydney Scott, Union
Mar. 3: Kayla Morris, West Alabama
Mar. 10: Taylor Rogers, Montevallo
Mar. 17: Giselle Portanova, Valdosta State
Mar. 24: Annalise Mecklenburg, Trevecca Nazarene
Mar. 31: Taylor Rogers, Montevallo
Apr. 7: Taylor Rogers, Montevallo
Apr. 14: Bailey Goad, Trevecca Nazarene