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Treasure Valley softball player of the week (April 3 to 9)

softball player of the week
Idaho Statesman

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See the winner, and all the nominees, below.

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Addie Johnson, Bishop Kelly: Went 6-for-9 with two home runs and six RBIs in wins over Columbia and Ridgevue.

Hannah Thompson, Cole Valley Christian: Finished the week 6-for-9 with 10 stolen bases and eight runs scored.

Olivia Asumendi, Homedale: Threw a no-hitter and struck out eight in a 17-0 win over McCall-Donnelly. She also went 11-for-15 with a home run and 16 RBIs in five games.

Penny-Lew Barnett, Capital: Threw a five-hit shutout and struck out 14 in a 6-0 win vs. Boise. She also went 6-for-8 with two doubles, a home run and seven RBIs in two victories.

Jorja Crider, Middleton: Ripped three home runs and drove in six runs in a 19-14 win vs. Mountain View. She finished the week 7-for-10 with seven RBIs.

Aly Marion, Nampa Christian: Threw a two-hit shutout and struck out seven in a 12-0, seven-inning win at Fruitland.

Taliah Jenkins, Kuna: Homered twice in a 13-9 win against Timberline, finishing the week 4-for-10 with a double and three RBIs.

Savanna Henzler, Rocky Mountain: Went 6-for-9 with two doubles, three home runs and 10 RBIs in three games for the Grizzlies.

Emry Woods, Eagle: Went 2-for-4 with a home run and five RBIs in a 10-6 win against Rocky Mountain.

Raegyn Dupree, Emmett: Went a combined 6-for-7 with a double, a home run and eight RBIs in two victories for the Huskies.

Baylee Brown, Owyhee: Hit two solo home runs as part of a 2-for-3 day in an 8-3 win vs. Kuna.

Ellie Shirts, Weiser: Went 7-for-10 with a double, a home run and eight RBIs in wins over Fruitland and Cole Valley Christian.

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This story was originally published April 10, 2023 at 3:45 PM.

Michael Lycklama
Idaho Statesman
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