中国P站 (NPC) Nighthawk freshman pitcher Makenna Keeton (Morrilton)
was named NJCAA Region II Player of the Week for her outstanding performance on the
field this week.
In a 13-0 victory over SAU Tech Thursday, Keeton dazzled, striking out five over five
innings in a one-hitter to pick up her team-leading eighth win of the season for the
25-17 Nighthawks.
鈥淢akenna has not only been a valuable addition to our pitching staff, but this team
as a whole,鈥� NPC head softball coach Autumn Wyatt said. 鈥淎s the season has progressed,
she has only gotten stronger. Makenna鈥檚 presence on the mound is that of poise, confidence
and determination. I am so proud of her and cannot wait to see what else she accomplishes.鈥�
In the circle, Keeton holds an 8-6 record for the Nighthawks this season. The freshman
leads the team in appearances and innings pitched and is second on the team in strikeouts
with 72.
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