Rochester, MN - 

The Minnesota College Athletic Conference (MCAC) has released its softball weekly awards for the week of March 11-17.

Kaitlyn Geschwill, right-handed pitcher for Central Lakes College, has been named the MCAC North Division Softball Pitcher of the Week.  Geschwill pitched in 14 innings over two starts and went 1-1. She struck out 18 while giving up only three runs and 11 hits, compiling a 1.5 ERA for the week. Isabelle Pennertz, first baseman for Central Lakes College, earned this week's MCAC North Division Softball Position Player of the Week award.  Pennertz went five for eight from the plate, hitting .625, and scored two runs while driving in one. She also had a pinch-hit and scored a run to help the Raiders pick up a 2-1 win over Waubonsee Community College.  

No athletes were nominated for this week's MCAC South Division Softball Pitcher of the Week or Position Player of the Week award.

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/2023-24/leaders 

MCAC Softball Standings: https://mcacsports.org/sports/sball/2023-24/standings

	MCAC Softball North Division Athletes of the Week
Kaitlyn Geschwill Central Lakes College FR / RHP Pequot Lakes, MN	Pitcher of the Week Win-Loss Record: 1-1 Starts:  2 Appearances: 2 Innings Pitched:  14 Earned Runs:  3 Runs Given Up:  3 Hits Given Up:  11 Strikeouts:  18 Walks:  3 Noteworthy Information: Kaitlyn leads the MCAC North Division with two wins this season. She's pitched four complete games in five appearances.  Next Contest: March 23 vs. MNC - Hibbing Team Record: 2-8 overall, 0-0 in the MCAC North
Isabelle Pennertz Central Lakes College FR / 1B Litchfield, MN	Position Player of the Week Hits/At Bats:  5/8 Batting Avg.:  .625 Doubles:  0 Triples:  0 Home Runs:  0 Runs Batted In:  1 Runs:  2 Walks:  0 Stolen Bases:  0 Noteworthy Information: In a win over Waubonsee CC, Isabelle had a pinch-hit and scored a run to help secure the victory. Next Contest: March 23 vs. MNC - Hibbing Team Record: 2-8 overall, 0-0 in the MCAC North

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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.