Student-athletes were nominated for their performances and were selected out of a pool of conference and Continental Athletic Conference (Independents) award winners.

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Week 10 (May 3, 2022)

Player of the Week: Izzy Dawson, Aquinas (Mich.)

In 25 at-bats, Izzy Dawson recorded 11 hits and slugged 1.080 without a single strikeout. The senior hit five of her eight home runs on the year this past week.

Player Nominees: Kaitlyn Jones, Oklahoma City; Valeria Quiroga, William Penn (Iowa); Liana McMurtry, Bellevue (Neb.); Ashlynn Pauwels, LSU Alexandria (La.); Sam Araiza, Sterling (Kan.); AnnaBeth Batson, Missouri Baptist; Hailey O'Rourke, Saint Katherine (Calif.); Riley Hurst, Campbellsville (Ky.); Courtney Sneed, Tennessee Wesleyan; Taylor Webb, Rio Grande (Ohio); Shelbie Stotts, Marian (Ind.); Riley Donovan, Southern Oregon; Aleigha Walden, William Carey (Miss.); Melani Jones, Coastal Georgia

Pitcher of the Week: Jayna Witzany, Mount Mercy (Iowa)

Jayna Witzany recorded a big 3-0 complete game shutout over No. 11-ranked Grand view on the way to a 2-0 week for the Mustangs. The senior recorded two complete game shutouts over the course of the week with 24 strikeouts.

Pitcher Nominees: Sydney Campolo, Rio Grande (Ohio); Brinkley Goff, Mobile (Ala.); Carlie Hanes, Northwestern Ohio; Emily Boin, Lindsey Wilson (Ky.); Shelbey Cornelson, Oklahoma City; Alyssa Wagner, Indiana Wesleyan; Cheyenne Strong, Tennessee Wesleyan; Casson Rasmussen, Ottawa (Ky.); Katie Cunningham, Bellevue (Neb.); Larran Carter, Thomas (Ga.); Sarah Abramson, Oregon Tech; Mackenzie Potter, Antelope Valley (Calif.); Bailey McMillian, Louisiana Christian; Shelby Sievers, Missouri Baptist

Week 9 (April 26, 2022)

Player of the Week: Shelbie Stotts, Marian (Ind.)

Shelbie Stotts became the new home-run record holder at Marian with her 17th blast of the year, one of six on the week. The senior slugged 1.310 with 16 RBI over the course of eight games on the week.

Player Nominees: Kaitlyn Moses, Grand View (Iowa); Mackenzie Hughes, Mayville State (N.D.); Madison Winston, Xavier (La.); Dee Dee West, William Carey (Miss.); Amanda Moreno, Science & Arts (Okla.); Grace Gaither, Eastern Oregon; Michaela Kelly, Marymount California; Addison Harmon, Lyon (Ark.); Jill Martinet, Reinhardt (Ga.); Payton Blades, Campbellsville (Ky.); Sydney Pelaez, Georgia Gwinnett; Katie Popko, Madonna (Mich.); Elliot Burns, Mount Marty (S.D.); Haleigh Harrell, Southeastern (Fla.); Skyler Mao, Hope International (Calif.); Brynn Dvoracek, Roosevelt (Ill.); Ellie Jackman, Indiana Southeast

Pitcher of the Week: Emily Cerny, Science & Arts (Okla.)

Emily Cerny grabbed her second NAIA Pitcher of the Week honor of 2022 behind her 15th career no-hitter, one of four outstanding outings of the week. The senior recorded 26 strikeouts, allowed four hits and no runs over 16 innings of work last week.

Pitcher Nominees: Amanda Smith, Eastern Oregon; Cassandra Valdez, Our Lady of the Lake (Texas); Annalise Wood, Bryan (Tenn.); Jayna Witzany, Mount Mercy (Iowa); Beth Eddins, Middle Georgia State; Joelle Lamontagne, Valley City State (N.D.); Sydney Wilson, Marian (Ind.); Carlie Hanes, Northwestern Ohio; Brittany Adair, Freed-Hardeman (Tenn.); Lexi Dickerson, Columbia (Mo.); Kayla Palmer, Bacone (Okla.); Sydney Campolo, Rio Grande (Ohio); Alissa Bolinger, Ave Maria (Fla.); Aliyah Rincon, Midland (Neb.); Mikaeli Davidson, Embry-Riddle (Ariz.); Allie Puente, Hope International (Calif.)

Week 8 (April 19, 2022)

Player of the Week: Miranda Wehrle, Indiana Wesleyan

Miranda Wehrle collected 22 RBI for Indiana Wesleyan in 34 total at-bats. The junior hit .471 and slugged .824 with three home runs while only striking-out four times.

Player Nominees: Lexi Duff, Oklahoma City; Karlee Back, Middle Georgia State; America Santana, Saint Katherine (Calif.); Mia Hernandez, Kansas Wesleyan; Lexi Miller, Campbellsville (Ky.); Michelle Evdos, Dakota State (Ga.); Sabrina Carter, LSU Alexandria (La.); Kaylee Vasquez, Hope International (Calif.); Madison White, Central Methodist (Mo.); Riley Sanders, Southeastern (Fla.); Anabel Mendez, Bushnell (Ore.); Kristin Wemes, Columbia (S.C.); Jodi Frontino, Point Park (Pa.); Sophia Dauterman, Lourdes (Ohio); Lea McFadden, Georgia Gwinnett

Pitcher of the Week: Kim Horsten, Missouri Valley

Kim Horsten did not allow a single run in 19 innings pitched last week on the way to four wins. The junior recorded 24 strikeouts with zero walks and helped to set a new Heart of America Athletic Conference record for consecutive scoreless innings at 36.2.

Pitcher Nominees: Lanie Ellinger, Michigan-Dearborn; Alyssa Wagner, Indiana Wesleyan; Hayley Dickerson, Coastal Georgia; Angalee Beall, Point Park (Pa.); Kailyn Berry, Georgia Gwinnett; Katelyn Wilfert, College of Idaho; Katie Cunningham, Bellevue (Neb.); Annalisa Panuco, Marymount California; Morgan Radford, Cumberlands (Ky.); Phoebe Popplewell, Ottawa (Ariz.); Sophie Williams, Science & Arts (Okla.); Laila Spracklen, Friends (Kan.); Ally Andriano, Reinhardt (Ga.); Beth Eddins, Middle Georgia State; Carina Chargois, Xavier (La.)

Week 7 (April 12, 2022)

Player of the Week: Marissa Hawkins, Valley City State (N.D.)

Marissa Hawkins hit .917 and slugged 2.083 in an incredible week at the plate. The senior drove-in 11 and hit four home runs during the four-game week.

Player Nominees: Alex Latoria, Keiser (Fla.); Shelbie Stotts, Marian (Ind.); Riley Donovan, Southern Oregon; Caitlyn Morgan, Cottey (Mo.); Brittany Osborne, St. Francis (Ill.); Mia Hernandez, Kansas Wesleyan; Janessa Larman, Mid-America Christian (Okla.); Bree Brady, Tennessee Southern; McKendree Ward, Oakland City (Ind.); Meghan Berlin, Indiana Tech; Caitlin Terrazas, Our Lady of the Lake (Texas); Karolina Arbova, Columbia (Mo.); Adriana Reyes, La Sierra (Calif.); Haley Lyner, Point (Ga.); Mary Grace Turner, William Carey (Miss.); Kaitlyn Rickey, Midland (Neb.); Allie Poston, Mount Mercy (Iowa)

Pitcher of the Week: Cheyenne Strong, Tennessee Wesleyan

For the second week in a row, Cheyenne Strong was a force in the circle for the Bulldogs. The senior recorded another no-hitter to go along with 35 total strikeouts in four outings in which she allowed no runs.

Pitcher Nominees: Cayla Williams, Southern Oregon; Jayna Witzany, Mount Mercy (Iowa); Lauren Jurek, Bellevue (Neb.); Ella Schouten, Columbia (Mo.); Gabryella Hay, Florida National; Abby Kraemer, Dordt (Iowa); Brinkley Goff, Mobile (Ala.); Camile Nolte, La Sierra (Calif.); Summer Rocha, St. Mary of the Woods (Ind.); Claire Sekinger, Southeastern (Fla.); Katy Chadwell, Campbellsville (Ky.); Anna Westberry, Texas A&M Texarkana; Emily Blucker, Olivet Nazarene (Ill.); Laila Spracklen, Friends (Kan.); Olivia Stunkel, Marian (Ind.); Ashlyn Teran, SAGU (Texas); Leah Ash, Aquinas (Mich.)

Week 6 (April 5, 2022)

Player of the Week: Emma Burns, Mount Marty (S.D.)

Emma Burns hit four long balls and slugged over 1.900 in four games last week for Mount Marty (S.D.). The junior drove in 11 runs and hit .727 on the week in a 3-1 week.

Player Nominees: Karina Ramirez, Cottey (Mo.); Katelyn Slamer, Texas A&M Texarkana; Ries Wilson, Graceland (Iowa); Piper Love, Southern Oregon; Danielle Jamieson, Embry-Riddle (Ariz.); Zoe Doll, Rio Grande (Ohio); Ashton Whitman, Taylor (Ind.); Mallory Jo Mitchell, Blue Mountain (Miss.); Athena Wheeler, Columbia (Mo.); Kinzie Jones, Oklahoma Panhandle State; Allee West, Tennessee Wesleyan; Aspen Starr, Michigan-Dearborn; Sophia Negron, St. Thomas (Fla.); Joelle Aiello, Valley City State (N.D.); Brandy Trengove, McPherson (Kan.); Sam Lorge, William Jessup (Calif.); Kylie Brown, Lindsey Wilson (Ky.)

Pitcher of the Week: Cheyenne Strong, Tennessee Wesleyan

Cheyenne Strong recorded two, five-inning no-hitters, one of which was a perfect game. Over the course of the week, the senior fanned 22 batters in 16 innings of work with three wins and a save to her credit.

Pitcher Nominees: Anna Westberry, Texas A&M Texarkana; Courtney Boll, Mayville State (N.D.); Jasmine Hernandez, Washington Adventist (Va.); Nadia Hoffman, Mount Vernon Nazarene (Ohio); Abby Jo Emmitt, Evangel (Mo.); Kayla Swinson, Webber International (Fla.); Raelynn Hastings, Rio Grande (Ohio); Averie Ayers, Central Baptist (Ark.); Amanda Smith, Eastern Oregon; Emily Butts, Mobile (Ala.); Emily Cerny, Science & Arts (Okla.); Maeson Schlaud, Madonna (Mich.); Kaylie McKinley, Bethel (Tenn.); Laila Spracklen, Friends (Kan.); Phoebe Popplewell, Ottawa (Ariz.); Annalisa Panuco, Marymount California; Aliyah Rincon, Midland (Neb.)

Week 5 (March 29, 2022)

Player of the Week: Lexi King, Ohio Christian

Lexi King led the Trailblazers' offense last week to a 5-1 record. The freshman hit over .500 and slugged 1.211 on the week with 3 home runs and 15 RBI.

Player Nominees: Morgan Fouch, MidAmerica Nazarene (Kan.); Skyler Mao, Hope International (Calif.); Hannah Patridge, Brenau (Ga.); Cayla Williams, Southern Oregon; Ashley Nelson, Ave Maria (Fla.); Michaela Kelly, Marymount California; Cassandra Valdez, Our Lady of the Lake (Texas); Shelbie Stotts, Marian (Ind.); Payton Blades, Campbellsville (Ky.); Ainsley Tolson, Avila (Mo.); April Kennedy, Crowley's Ridge (Ark.); Marissa McGargill, Saint Mary (Neb.); Alexis Cosgrove, Middle Georgia State; Lauren Jurek, Bellevue (Neb.); Rhea-Ann Avalos, Texas Wesleyan; Athena Wheeler, Columbia (Mo.)

Pitcher of the Week: Sarah Abramson, Oregon Tech

Sarah Abramson picked-up her second consecutive national pitcher of the week honor after recording back-to-back no-hitters. On Friday, one of those was a perfect game. The senior has now won 17-consecutive decisions.

Pitcher Nominees: Katie Cunningham, Bellevue (Neb.); Emily Cerny, Science & Arts (Okla.); Annalise Wood, Bryan (Tenn.); Allie Puente, Hope International (Calif.); Annalisa Panuco, Marymount California; Kailyn Berry, Georgia Gwinnett; Olivia Stunkel, Marian (Ind.); Sarah Randermann, William Woods (Mo.); Carmen Angulo, Kansas Wesleyan; Claire Sekinger, Southeastern (Fla.); Grace Buffington, Morningside (Iowa); Denisse Gracia, Huston-Tillotson (Texas); Kaiti White, Cumberlands (Ky.); Megan Dudenhefer, William Carey (Miss.); Lexie Duncan, Park (Mo.); Madison Ludwig, Midway (Ky.)

Week 4 (March 22, 2022)

Player of the Week: Addi Betts, Saint Katherine (Calif.)

Addi Betts had a monster week as she had 12 hits, three doubles, three home runs, and eight RBI's. She was intentionally walked twice against Marymount as she posed such a large threat at the plate. Her hitting percentage was a phenomenal .706 with a 1.412 slug percentage. She also had a great week at third base making tons of plays for the Firebirds. Her fielding percentage was a strong .921.

Player Nominees: Ashton Owen, Warner (Fla.); Jordan Humitz, Aquinas (Mich.); Camryn Scott, St. Mary-Woods; Maddy Ybarra, William Jessup (Calif.); Elana Harrison, Thomas More (Ky.); Shea Reagor, Brenau; Kaitlyn Lord, Oklahoma Panhandle State; Baylee Knorr, Oklahoma Wesleyan; Jordan Dauthier, Louisiana Christian; Jayce Seavert, Oregon Tech; Kolby Brake, Missouri Baptist; Reese Floro, Bellevue (Neb.); Meghan Stokes, Penn State Schuylkill; Abby Sutten, Grand View (Iowa); Carley Kidder, William Carey (Miss.); Elana Gerhard, Hastings (Neb.)

Pitcher of the Week: Sarah Abramson, Oregon Tech

Was dominant in the circle in OIT's 4-game sweep of #3 ranked College of Idaho...struck out 11 batters in a 2-hit shutout in Game 1, picked up the win in relief (her school record 80th career win) in Game 2, and blanked C of I for a second time in Game 3 of the series, tossing a 3-hitter...has a CCC leading 16 wins on the season

Pitcher Nominees: Andrea Hoey, Benedictine Mesa (Ariz.); Gabryella Hay, Florida National; Emily Butts, Mobile (Ala.); Talli Burgess, Cumberlands (Ky.); Kayla Fessenden, Aquinas (Mich.); Madison Ludwig, Midway (Ky.); Destyn Jones, Xavier (La.); Annalise Wood, Bryan (Tenn.); Lexi Duff, Oklahoma City; Mykala Johnico, Central Methodist (Mo.); Hayley Dickerson, Coastal Georgia; Lauren Jurek, Bellevue (Neb.); Maria Howard, Saint Mary (Kan.); Kate Kralik, Northwestern (Iowa); Phoebe Popplewell, OUAZ (Ariz.); Shelby Sievers, Missouri Baptist

Week 3 (March 15, 2022)

Player of the Week: Karina Ramirez, Cottey (Mo.)

Claire Buckley racked-up 25 total bases with 12 hits, four doubles and three home runs to help the firestorm go 3-1 on the week.

Player Nominees: Anaisa Lozada, Roosevelt (Ill.); Haley Loffer, College of Idaho; Jessica Husband, Valley City State (N.D.); Kennadi Thompson, Midway (Ky.); Mary-Margaret Maggard, Webber International (Fla.); Kiley Bridgmon, Columbia (S.C.); Samantha King, Tennessee Southern; Lenae Salinas, Benedictine (Kan.); Kaitlyn Anderson, Williams Baptist (Ark.); Lauren Blue, Kansas Wesleyan; Alexus Marquez, Embry-Riddle (Ariz.); Kaelyn Stafford, Aquinas (Mich.); Tara Ammons, Faulkner (Ala.); Kayla Dreese, Our Lady of the Lake (Texas); Sierra Norman, Marian (Ind.); Macenzie Ruth, Science & Arts (Okla.); Angelica Gallegos, Georgia Gwinnett

Pitcher of the Week: Emily Cerny, Science & Arts (Okla.)

Emily Cerny recorded her second no-hitter of the season in an 11 strikeout performance this week. Additionally, the senior allowed just five hits and fanned 46 batters on the way to four wins in five games.

Pitcher Nominees: Terra Goetz, William Jessup (Calif.); Bailey Wilkinson, Lincoln (Ill.); Madison Ludwig, Midway (Ky.); Raegan Kleppe, McPherson (Kan.); Joelle Lamontagne, Valley City State (N.D.); Vanessa Brink, Embry-Riddle (Ariz.); Brinkley Goff, Mobile (Ala.); Lexi Dickerson, Columbia (Mo.); Cameron Steen, Houston-Victoria (Texas); Kayla Fessenden, Aquinas (Mich.); Lizzy Small, Keiser (Fla.); Alyssa Bedenbaugh, Brenau (Ga.); Jayna Witzany, Mount Mercy (Iowa); Katie Machado, Southern Oregon; Alyssa Wagner, Indiana Wesleyan; Alexa Good, Georgia Gwinnett; Morgan Crawford, Freed-Hardeman (Tenn.)

Week 2 (March 8, 2022)

Player of the Week: Karina Ramirez, Cottey (Mo.)

Karina Ramirez was a force for Cottey in six games last week. The junior went 11-20 at the plate and slugged .950 with 15 RBI and seven stolen bases out of the leadoff spot.

Player Nominees: Meagan Pildner, Point (Ga.); Priscilla Mora, Friends (Kan.); Shelbie Burbage, Faulkner (Ala.); Riley Donovan, Southern Oregon; Alyssa McDonald, Goshen (Ind.); Chloe Garcia, Simpson (Calif.); Dallis Mitchell, Dickinson State (N.D.); Lauren Anderson, Central Baptist (Ark.); Emma Kelley, Indiana Tech; Ariel Montgomery, Our Lady of the Lake (Texas); Shelby Schmitt, Rio Grande (Ohio); Mikaylee Allen, Mid-America Christian (Okla.); Kennedy Harris, Freed-Hardeman (Tenn.); Katie Atkins, Southeastern (Fla.); Alli Vanlanker, MidAmerica Nazarene (Kan.); Shelby Downard, Doane (Neb.); Zoe Oshiro, Olivet Nazarene (Ill.); Kirsten Garcia, Arizona Christian

Pitcher of the Week: Shelbey Cornelson, Oklahoma City

Shelbey Cornelson racked-up 38 strikeouts in her six outings last week. The Stars' hurler recorded five wins and a 1.48 ERA last week, with one of those wins coming in a 10-3 victory over NCAA DI Grambling.

Pitcher Nominees: Megan Dudenhefer, William Carey (Miss.); Maddy Wiese, Oklahoma Wesleyan; Mykala Johnico, Central Methodist (Mo.); Cassandra Valdez, Our Lady of the Lake (Texas); Camry Moore, Concordia (Neb.); Sarah Abramson, Oregon Tech; Sarah Shevenell, Presentation (S.D.); Courtney Miles, WVU Tech (W.Va.); Mia Pawelski, Goshen (Ind.); LeeAnne Miranda, Vanguard (Calif.); Mikaeli Davidson, Embry-Riddle (Ariz.); Laila Summers, Saint Xavier (Ill.); Mariah Clark, Cumberland (Tenn.); Erin Forgety, Milligan (Tenn.); Alexa Good, Georgia Gwinnett; Sarah Randermann, William Woods (Mo.); Hannah Middlebrooks, Indiana Tech; Larran Carter, Thomas (Ga.)

Week 1 (March 1, 2022)

Player of the Week: Kendall Parker, Columbia International (S.C.)

Kendall Parker had a monster week for Columbia International (S.C.). The junior hit .733 and slugged .933 over the course of four games as she drove-in six.

Player Nominees: Bryce Peacock, Coastal Georgia; Kristen Mogan, William Woods (Mo.); Ashton Cathey, Southern Oregon; Skyler Mao, Hope International (Calif.); Kaycee Ollis, Mount Vernon Nazarene (Ohio); J. Ontiveros, Mayville State (N.D.); Caitlyn Brisker, Rio Grande (Ohio); Aubrey Ramos, Southwest (N.M.); Susie Bielecki, Cleary (Mich.); Kaylee Pullin, Mobile (Ala.); Ashlyn Teran, SAGU (Texas); Shannelle Sablan, Marymount California; Ali Raley, Evangel (Mo.)

Pitcher of the Week: Allie Puente, Hope International (S.C.)

Allie Puente recorded her third no-hitter of the season last week and tacked-on 62 strikeouts in the process in five appearances. The sophomore finished the week with a 0.67 ERA in 31.1 innings pitched.

Pitcher Nominees: P. Doerksen, Mayville State (N.D.); Danielle Munn, Indiana Wesleyan; Anjahnelle Townsend, LSU Alexandria (La.); Cheyenne Strong, Tennessee Wesleyan; Ashley Alvey, Indiana Tech; Autumn Graham, SAGU (Texas); Jayna Witzany, Mount Mercy (Iowa); Nina Hendriks, Westcliff (Calif.); Sarah Randermann, William Woods (Mo.); Raelynn Hastings, Rio Grande (Ohio); Haley Nations, William Carey (Miss.); Holly Gonzales, Corban (Ore.); Bryce Peacock, Coastal Georgia

2022 Composite Winners (Pitcher, Player)

Week 1 (March 1): Allie Puente, Hope International (Calif.); Kendall Parker, Columbia International (S.C.)
Week 2 (March 8): Shelbey Cornelson, Oklahoma City; Karina Ramirez, Cottey (Mo.)
Week 3 (March 15): Emily Cerny, Science & Arts (Okla.); Claire Buckley, Arizona Christian
Week 4 (March 22): Sarah Abramson, Oregon Tech; Addi Betts, Saint Katherine (Calif.)
Week 5 (March 29): Sarah Abramson, Oregon Tech; Lexi King, Ohio Christian
Week 6 (April 5): Cheyenne Strong, Tennessee Wesleyan; Emma Burns, Mount Marty (S.D.)
Week 7 (April 12): Cheyenne Strong, Tennessee Wesleyan; Marissa Hawkins, Valley City State (N.D.)
Week 8 (April 19): Kim Horsten, Missouri Valley; Miranda Wehrle, Indiana Wesleyan
Week 9 (April 26): Emily Cerny, Science & Arts (Okla.); Shelbie Stotts, Marian (Ind.)
Week 10 (May 3): Jayna Witzany, Mount Mercy (Iowa); Izzy Dawson, Aquinas (Mich.)