The South Atlantic Conference Announces AstroTurf Softball Player and Pitcher of the Week Honors
Carson-Newman outfielder Haley Caldwell has been named the South Atlantic Conference AstroTurf Softball Player of the Week and Coker right-hander Christine Carver has been named the South Atlantic Conference AstroTurf Softball Pitcher of the Week for games played Feb. 26-Mar. 4, the League announced today.
ROCK HILL, S.C. (TheSAC.com) – Carson-Newman outfielder Haley Caldwell has been named the South Atlantic Conference AstroTurf Softball Player of the Week and Coker right-hander Christine Carver has been named the South Atlantic Conference AstroTurf Softball Pitcher of the Week for games played Feb. 26-Mar. 4, the League announced today.
Caldwell, a freshman from Kenova, W.Va., had an outstanding week at the plate for the Eagles, as she led them to wins over Concord and Limestone. She batted .467 with five doubles, a home run, seven RBI and three runs scored. Caldwell's home run against Limestone came in the bottom of the sixth inning with the score tied 2-2. With two-outs, she sent a three-run blast over the fence to put the Eagles up 5-2 and give them the win.
Carver, a sophomore from Waxhaw, N.C., had another great week in the circle for the Cobras, leading them to three wins, including defeating of nationally ranked No. 2 North Georgia. She had a perfect 3-0 record on the week with three complete game victories. She allowed just three earned runs on 11 hits in 21 innings with 21 strikeouts. Against North Georgia, Carver held the Nighthawks to two runs on three hits, while striking out 12.
This is the Caldwell's first Player of the Week selection this season, and it is Carver's second Pitcher of the Week honor this season.
2018 SAC AstroTurf Softball Players of the Week
Feb. 6 – Cailah Niles, Anderson
Feb. 13 – Abby Lathan, Queens
Feb. 20 – Maria Williamson, Coker
Feb. 27 – Hannah Price, Coker
Mar. 6 – Haley Caldwell, Carson-Newman
2018 SAC AstroTurf Softball Pitchers of the Week
Feb. 6 – Lacie Rinus, Carson-Newman
Feb. 13 – Shannon McGuire, Queens
Feb. 20 – Emily Kenley, Lenoir-Rhyne
Feb. 27 – Christine Carver, Coker
Mar. 6 – Christine Carver, Coker
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