Collier named KCAC Softball Pitcher of the Week

WICHITA, Kan. – Caitlyn Collier of Kansas Wesleyan University has earned the KCAC Softball Pitcher of the Week honor, the conference office announced Monday. Student-athletes were selected for their performances from April 22-28 by a vote of conference sports information directors. All KCAC Player of the Week honors are presented by Equity Bank.


Pitcher of the Week
Caitlyn Collier – Kansas Wesleyan University
Jr. | RHP | Hobart, Okla.

Collier had a phenomenal game in her appearance in the final series of the season. She held Bethany to five hits, and struck out five without a walk, in a 2-0 complete game win over the Swedes. Her performance was key as it helped the Coyotes earn a berth in the KCAC Tournament. KWU reached the tournament after going 11-3 in the last 14 KCAC games after starting conference at 2-10.

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Previous Winners:

  • Week 1 (Feb. 12): Laila Spracklen, Friends (Pitcher) | Trenity Miller, Kansas Wesleyan (Player)
  • Week 2 (Feb. 19): McKayla Cotton, Avila (Pitcher) | Riley Wertz, Friends (Player)
  • Week 3 (Feb. 27): Madelaine Debs, Bethel (Pitcher) | Becca Dunn, Friends (Player)
  • Week 4 (March 6): Laila Spracklen, Friends (Pitcher) | Alexis McDaniel, Saint Mary (Player)
  • Week 5 (March 11): Takiya Hill, Ottawa (Pitcher) | Stephanie Hayes, Avila (Player)
  • Week 6 (March 19): Jordyn Johnson, McPherson (Pitcher) | Alexandrea Garcia, McPherson (Player)
  • Week 7 (March 26): Ashlynn Mercer, Ottawa (Pitcher) | Brooke Belflower, Avila (Player)
  • Week 8 (April 2): Saige Smith, Oklahoma Wesleyan (Pitcher) | Ka’Zem Wood, Avila (Player)
  • Week 9 (April 8): Maddy Meierer, Evangel (Pitcher) | Hallie Campbell, Avila (Player)
  • Week 10 (April 17): Maddy Meierer, Evangel (Pitcher) | Darcy Gillen, Tabor (Player)
  • Week 11 (April 22): Lilliana Martinez, Bethany (Pitcher) | Priscilla Mora, Friends (Player)

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