Softball Player of the Week
Alyssa Broaddus, Pfeiffer - The junior utility player from Mechanicsville, Virginia went a combined 7-for-10 (.700) with a .727 on-base percentage, and a 1.200 slugging percentage to go along with eight runs scored, eight RBI, two doubles, one home run, one walk, and two stolen bases as the Falcons posted a four-game sweep of Ferrum last week. In a road doubleheader sweep, Broaddus was a combined 3-for-5 with five runs scored, three RBI, one walk, and one stolen base. In a home doubleheader sweep, Broaddus was a combined 4-for-5 with three runs scored, five RBI, two doubles, one home run, and one stolen base. Also Nominated: Logan Ayers, William Peace; Alexis Sox, Greensboro; Alexandra Edwards, Methodist; Makayla Simmons, N.C. Wesleyan; Sophia Badell, Southern Virginia; Emilee Lewis, Meredith; Rylee Locklear, Brevard.
Softball Pitcher of the Week
Kiersten Margoupis, Methodist - The sophomore from Newport, North Carolina posted a 2-0 record over two complete-game appearances last week for the Monarchs. Margoupis tossed 14.0 innings and accumulated a 0.64 ERA while striking out five batters compared to two walks. In a 2-0 win over Bridgewater, Margoupis pitched a complete-game shutout, allowing three hits without a walk. In a 4-2 victory over Mary Washington, Margoupis again went the distance allowing two runs (one earned) on seven hits with two walks and five strikeouts. Also Nominated: Abby Delp, Brevard; Kali Morton, Pfeiffer; Morgan Aycock, N.C. Wesleyan; Lillie Davis, Meredith; Lauren Engel, Greensboro; Erin Miles, William Peace; Malia Davis, Southern Virginia.
Softball Rookie of the Week
Kyler Perdue, Pfeiffer - The freshman infielder from Asheboro, North Carolina went a combined 2-for-5 (.400) with a .400 on-base percentage, and a .400 slugging percentage to go along with three runs scored and three stolen bases as the Falcons posted a four-game sweep of Ferrum last week. Also Nominated: Rigdon Lambeth, Greensboro; Rylee Locklear, Brevard; Emmaline DeGroot, Southern Virginia; Aleah Jones, N.C. Wesleyan; Cierra Lear, William Peace.
Softball Rookie Pitcher of the Week
Emmaline DeGroot, Southern Virginia - The freshman from Uintah, Utah appeared in two games last week, earning a 1-0 record. In 5.1 innings pitched, DeGroot allowed five runs on four hits with two walks and one strikeout. DeGroot's victory came in a start against Randolph. Also Nominated: Logan Masinsky, Brevard.