Rochester, MN -
The Minnesota College Athletic Conference (MCAC) has released its softball weekly awards for the week of March 24-30.
Kaitlyn Geschwill, a right-handed pitcher for Central Lakes College, earned this week's MCAC North Division Softball Pitcher of the Week honor for the third time this season. In her two appearances, Geschwill struck out 16 batters and walked only five. She gave up eight earned runs over 11.2 innings of work, going 1-1 for the week.
Alyizzia Roy, outfielder for Minnesota North College - Itasca, earned this week's MCAC North Division Softball Position Player of the Week award. Roy was 6 for 10 from the plate, hitting .600. She hit one double and scored four runs. Roy walked once and was hit by a pitch.
Kya Alderson, a right-handed pitcher for Minnesota West Community and Technical College, earned the MCAC South Division Pitcher of the Week award. Throwing ten innings, Alderson scattered six hits and struck out 13 batters, while walking only four. She gave up four earned runs. Offensively, Alderson hit a double, drove in three runs, and scored seven.
St. Cloud Technical and Community College shortstop Kenzie Hill earned this week's MCAC South Division Softball Position Player of the Week award. Hitting .588 for the week, Hill went 10-for-17 at the plate with three doubles, a triple, and four RBI. She scored seven runs, walked twice, and stole three bases. Additionally, Hill recorded six putouts and 10 assists on 17 total chances in the field.
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: 1-1 Starts: 2 Appearances: 2 Innings Pitched: 11.2 Earned Runs: 8.0 Runs Given Up: 13 Hits Given Up: 18 Strikeouts: 16 Walks: 5 Noteworthy Information: Kaitlyn had 9.6 K/7 innings. Team Record: 10-8 overall, 2-0 in the MCAC North
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Alyizzia Roy Minnesota North College - Itasca FR / OF Grand Rapids, MN |
Position Player of the WeekHits/At Bats: 6/10 Batting Avg.: .600 Doubles: 1 Triples: 0 Home Runs: 0 Runs Batted In: 0 Runs: 4 Walks: 2 Stolen Bases: 0 Noteworthy Information: Alyizzia had 5 singles this week and has a season batting average of .444. Team Record: 3-5 overall, 0-0 in the MCAC North |
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MCAC SoftballSouth Division Athletes of the Week |
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Kya Alderson Minnesota West Community & Technical College FR / RHP Lake Benton, MN |
Pitcher of the WeekWin-Loss Record: 1-0 Starts: 2 Appearances: 2 Innings Pitched: 10.0 Earned Runs: 4 Runs Given Up: 5 Hits Given Up: 6 Strikeouts: 13 Walks: 4 Noteworthy Information: Offensively, Kya had a OBP of .533. Team Record: 1-2 overall, 0-0 in the MCAC South |
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Kenzie Hill St. Cloud Technical and Community College FR / SS Chaska, MN |
Position Player of the WeekHits/At Bats: 10/17 Batting Avg.: .588 Doubles: 3 Triples: 1 Home Runs: 0 Runs Batted In: 4 Runs: 7 Walks: 2 Stolen Bases: 3 Noteworthy Information: In 17 total chances, Kenzie had 6 putouts and 10 assists. Team Record: 16-6 overall, 0-0 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.