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The Minnesota College Athletic Conference (MCAC) has released its softball weekly awards for the week of April 14-20.
Kaitlyn Geschwill, a right-handed pitcher for Central Lakes College, earned this week's MCAC North Division Softball Pitcher of the Week award. Geschwill, last week's NJCAA National Pitcher of the Week, went 3-0 this week in four appearances. In 19 innings, she scattered only four earned runs and 10 hits, while striking out 27 batters and walking eight. Geschwill also hit .368, scoring seven runs and driving in seven.
Jaylynne Verrier, outfielder for Minnesota North College - Rainy River, earned this week's MCAC North Division Softball Position Player of the Week award. Verrier had 14 hits in 20 at-bats, hitting .700 for the week. She doubled, had three triples, and belted two home runs. Verrier also drove in nine runs and scored 11, while walking twice and stealing four bases.
Emma Shelton, a right-handed pitcher for St. Cloud Technical and Community College, earned this week's MCAC South Division Pitcher of the Week award. In her two starts, both wins, Shelton gave up only three earned runs and four hits, while striking out seven and walking seven. She threw a no-hitter against Rochester in a five-inning 9-0 win.
Hannah Kazemba, shortstop for Minnesota West Community and Technical College, earned this week's MCAC South Division Softball Position Player of the Week award. Kazemba had eight hits on 13 tries, hitting .615 for the week. She had two doubles, a triple, and a home run, along with two RBI and nine runs scored. Kazemba stole three bases and walked twice.
As MCAC teams compile games and statistics, keep tabs on Conference leaders at the following links:
MCAC Softball Statistical Leaders: https://mcacsports.org/sports/sball/2024-25/leaders
MCAC Softball Standings: https://mcacsports.org/sports/sball/2024-25/standings
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MCAC SoftballNorth Division Athletes of the Week |
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Kaitlyn Geschwill Central Lakes College SO / RHP Pequot Lakes, MN |
Pitcher of the WeekWin-Loss Record: 3-0 Starts: 3 Appearances: 4 Innings Pitched: 19.0 Earned Runs: 4.0 Runs Given Up: 5 Hits Given Up: 10 Strikeouts: 27 Walks: 8 Noteworthy Information: Kaitlyn threw 2 complete game shutouts, a two-hitter vs. Itasca and a one-hitter vs. Northland. Team Record: 20-10 overall, 12-0 in the MCAC North
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Jaylynne Verrier Minnesota North College - Rainy River SO / OF Saint Anne, Manitoba, Canada |
Position Player of the WeekHits/At Bats: 14/20 Batting Avg.: .700 Doubles: 1 Triples: 3 Home Runs: 2 Runs Batted In: 9 Runs: 11 Walks: 2 Stolen Bases: 4 Noteworthy Information: In her return this week from an injury, Jaylynne had 10 putouts and 2 assists in 12 total chances. Team Record: 6-12 overall, 6-4 in the MCAC North |
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MCAC SoftballSouth Division Athletes of the Week |
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Emma Shelton St. Cloud Technical & Community College FR / RHP Proctor, MN |
Pitcher of the WeekWin-Loss Record: 2-0 Starts: 2 Appearances: 2 Innings Pitched: 9.0 Earned Runs: 3 Runs Given Up: 3 Hits Given Up: 4 Strikeouts: 7 Walks: 7 Noteworthy Information: Emma threw a no-hitter against Rochester, and she had a putout and two assists in three total chances this week. Team Record: 26-6 overall, 8-0 in the MCAC South |
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Hannah Kazemba Minnesota West Community & Technical College FR / SS Round Lake, MN |
Position Player of the WeekHits/At Bats: 8/13 Batting Avg.: .615 Doubles: 2 Triples: 1 Home Runs: 1 Runs Batted In: 2 Runs: 9 Walks: 2 Stolen Bases: 3 Noteworthy Information: Hannah pitched one and two-thirds innings against Ridgewater and got the win. Team Record: 7-4 overall, 6-2 in the MCAC South
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About the Minnesota College Athletic Conference
The Minnesota College Athletic Conference is the organizational body for NJCAA-affiliated two-year technical and community college athletic programs in the Minnesota State system, as well as select colleges in North Dakota and Wisconsin. The mission of the Minnesota College Athletic Conference is to advance intercollegiate athletics by providing an engaging and supportive environment for success of our student athletes and competition among member institutions. The MCAC is committed to the guiding principles of encouraging the development and success of student athletes, promoting the integrity, honesty and loyalty to member schools as well as upholding the sustainability of conference athletic programs.