Treasure Valley softball player of the week (April 29 to May 5)
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See the winner, and all the nominees, below.
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Megan Meracle, Borah: Threw a five-inning no-hitter and struck out 11 in a 10-0 win vs. Centennial. She finished the week 3-0 with 40 strikeouts in 19 innings, holding opponents to three runs on four hits.
Kaitlyn Van Winkle, Mountain View: Went 4-for-6 with a home run and two RBIs in two games. Her sixth-inning home run gave the Mavericks a two-run lead in a 9-6 win over Centennial in the 5A District Three Tournament play-in round.
Airah Whipkey, Rocky Mountain: Hit three home runs in an 8-6 win over Nampa in the play-in round of the 5A District Three Tournament, including a two-run, walk-off home run in the eighth inning.
Lauren Fettic, Bishop Kelly: Went 5-for-9 with three home runs and seven RBIs in three wins for the Knights. She also pitched a five-inning complete game, holding Vallivue to one run on six hits and striking out seven.
Evonny Gonzales, Vallivue: Finished the week 6-for-10 with two doubles, two home runs and nine RBIs in three games.
Olivia Asumendi, Homedale: Went 2-for-4 with two home runs, including a grand slam, and six RBIs in a 24-1 win over Parma.
Ellie Shirts, Weiser: Went 4-for-7 with two home runs and eight RBIs in wins over Payette and Columbia.
Karlie Barnum, Cole Valley Christian: Threw a seven-inning, two-hit shutout and struck out 19 in a 5-0 win at Nampa Christian.
Peyton Shook, Nampa Christian: Struck out 17 in eight innings while holding New Plymouth to one unearned run on one hit in a 2-1 victory.
Connie Knight, Greenleaf: Went 8-for-10 with two doubles, a home run and 15 RBIs in three games.
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This story was originally published May 6, 2024 at 12:50 PM.
