2023 KJCCC Softball Division II Athletes of the Week, Wk. 8
2023 KJCCC Softball Division II Athletes of the Week, Wk. 8
KJCCC Division II Softball Player of the Week
Ryleigh Jones
Cloud County
Sophomore
Shortstop
Alma, KS
Sophomore Ryleigh Jones had a monster week at the plate, going 11-of-25 with seven home runs, two doubles, and 13 runs batted in as Cloud County went 5-1. Jones homered in five of the six games, including two games with multiple homers. She added 11 runs scored and four stolen bases while providing the team with solid defense at the shortstop position.
KJCCC Division II Softball Pitcher of the Week
Saige Smith
Cowley College
Freshman
Pitcher
Broken Arrow, OK
Freshman pitcher from Broken Arrow, OK, that went 3-0 on the week. The right-hander allowed just 10 hits and three runs in 20 innings pitched. She also struck out 37 while walking only four. The week's highlight came when Smith struck out a career-high 16 batters in a 3-2 win over Hesston College.
