Players of the week are evaluated on their performance during the week prior to the announcement. Each player is selected out of a pool of conference and Association of Independent Institution's award winners.

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Week 9 (May 4, 2021) 

Player of the Week: Alli Davis, Olivet Nazarene (Ill.)

Alli Davis hit three home runs, which ties the NAIA and team record, two grand slams, which ties the NAIA record, and drove in 11 RBIs, which tied the NAIA record and broke the school record.

Player Nominees: Celeste Sermeno, William Woods (Mo.) ; Faith Grooms, Brenau (Ga.) ; Cailey Rizzardo, Simpson (Calif.) ; Trystin Crofts, College of Idaho ; Shelbie Stotts, Marian (Ind.) ; Katlin Anders, Midland (Neb.) ; Kelli Gorman, Central Methodist (Mo.) ; Ciera Flores, Bethany (Kan.) ; Kennedy Harris, Freed-Hardeman (Tenn.) ; Jessica Husband, Valley City State (N.D.) ; Taylor Webb, Rio Grande (Ohio) ; Darci Chester, Science & Arts (Okla.) ; Maranda Busby, William Carey (Miss.) ; Bryce Peacock, Coastal Georgia ; Kattie Popko, Madonna (Mich.)

Pitcher of the Week: Shelbey Cornelson, Oklahoma City

Shelbey Cornelson collected the victory as Oklahoma City University completed the sweep of Science & Arts on Tuesday at Ann Lacy Stadium in a matchup of two of the top five-ranked squads in NAIA softball and the top two teams in the Sooner Athletic Conference.

Pitcher Nominees: Alexis Hassler, William Woods (Mo.) ; Cameron Dillard, Brenau (Ga.) ; Sarah Abramson, Oregon Tech ; Alyssa Frey, Trinity International (Ill.) ; Sheridan Sullivan, Mount Vernon Nazarene (Ohio) ; Aliyah Rincon, Midland (Neb.) ; Keighlan Cronin, Central Methodist (Mo.) ; Laila Spracklen, Friends (Kan.) ; Annabelle Ramirez, Lindsey Wilson (Ky.) ; Emily Smith, Valley City State (N.D.) ; Hannah Ogg, Indiana Southeast (Ind.) ; Haley Nations, William Carey (Miss.) ; Hayley Dickerson, Coastal Georgia ; Lauren Reichel, Concordia (Mich.)

Week 8 (April 27, 2021) 

Player of the Week: Riley Perryman, Valley City State (N.D.)

Had an impressive week at bat for Valley City State (N.D.). Perryman hit a tie-breaking 3-run home run in the fifth inning of a 7-4 win over Waldorf.

Player Nominees: Katie Goike, Central Baptist (Ark.) ; Jill Martinet, Reinhardt (Ga.) ; Lauren Quirke, Southern Oregon ; Alli Davis, Olivet Nazarene (Ill.) ; Miranda Wehrle, Indiana Wesleyan ; Rena Flores, Hope International (Calif.) ; Kassi Ward, Jamestown (N.D.) ; Payton Bruner, Mount Mercy (Iowa) ; Piper Wagner, Georgia Gwinnett ; Allison Kearney, Ottawa (Kan.) ; Tori Humphrey, Campbellsville (Ky.) ; Laura Dyer, Texas A&M Texarkana ; Caitlyn Brisker, Rio Grande (Ohio) ; Amanda Moreno, Science & Arts (Okla.) ; Taylor Eddy, Faulkner (Ala.) ; Sarah Thinger, Coastal Georgia ; Courtney Hardin, Aquinas (Mich.)

Pitcher of the Week: Allison Golic, Saint Xavier (Ill.)

Threw two no-hitters to bookend a week where she went 4-1 with a 1.20 ERA in 35.0 innings of work. Posted 57 strikeouts to just five walks and had a season-high 17 strikeouts in a no-hitter over Cardinal Stritch. Limited opposing hitters to a .164 batting average.

Pitcher Nominees: Alyssa Roll, Columbia (Mo.) ; Whitney Shepherd, Reinhardt (Ga.) ; Sarah Abramson, Oregon Tech ; Emmalee Hamp, Spring Arbor (Mich.) ; Olivia Candelas, Hope International (Calif.) ; Kat Miska, Jamestown (N.D.) ; Hannah Pals, Grand View (Iowa) ; Alexa Good, Georgia Gwinnett ; Tahlor Stefek, Oklahoma Wesleyan ; Talli Burgess, Cumberlands (Ky.) ; Jaya Allen, Dickinson State (N.D.) ; Dorrie Cormier, Texas A&M Texarkana ; Sydney Campolo, Rio Grande (Ohio) ; Emily Cerny, Science & Arts (Okla.) ; Haley Nations, William Carey (Miss.) ; Ally Muraskin, USC Beaufort (S.C.) ; Madisen Henry, Madonna (Mich.)

Week 7 (April 20, 2021)

Player of the Week: Maile Deutsch, McPherson (Kan.)

Deutsch went 12 for 13 at bat. She had a pair of doubles, five walks, and nine RBI's. She is also ranked No. 2 in the NAIA for slugging percentage and batting average.

Player Nominees: Allison Pingel, Missouri Baptist ; Katie Cronin, Milligan (Tenn.) ; Addi Betts, Saint Katherine ; Hannah Shimek, Southern Oregon ; Alli Davis, Olivet Nazarene (Ill.) ; Chloe Tragresser, Indiana Wesleyan ; Claire Buckley, Arizona Christian ; Emily Bosch, Northwestern (Iowa) ; Kelli Gorman, Central Methodist (Mo.) ; Lauren Johnson, Cottey (Mo.) ; Ryley Whitney, Campbellsville (Ky.) ; Alissa Foster, Mayville State (N.D.) ; Madison Nunn, Our Lady of the Lake (Texas) ; Kenzie Cremeens, Rio Grande (Ohio) ; Amy Crabaugh, Oklahoma City ; Ashton Fielding, Faulkner (Ala.) ; Averie Sheppard, Thomas (Ga.) ; Jenna Gilbert, Madonna (Mich.) 

Pitcher of the Week: Emily Smith, Valley City State (N.D.)

Smith pitched back-to-back no hitters and finishes each game in just five innings. She walked three and struck out 14 on the week. Smith also broke the VCSU Career Strikeouts record with 515 total.

Pitcher Nominees: Shelby Sievers, Missouri Baptist ; Erin Forgety, Milligan (Tenn.) ; Keana Houchin, La Sierra (Calif.) ; Gabby Sandoval, Southern Oregon ; Kate Sisson, Roosevelt (Ill.) ; Alyssa Wagner, Indiana Wesleyan ; Allie Puente, Hope International (Calif.) ; Lisa Bolton, Morningside (Iowa) ; Keighlan Cronin, Central Methodist (Mo.) ; Alexa Good, Georgia Gwinnett ; Casson Rasmussen, Ottawa (Kan.) ; Annabelle Ramirez, Lindsey Wilson (Ky.) ; Ciera Martinez, Our Lady of the Lake (Texas) ; Hannah Ogg, Indiana Southeast (Ind.) ; Emily Cerny, Science & Arts (Okla.) ; Haley Nations, William Carey (Miss.) ; Alissa Bolinger, Ave Maria (Fla.) ; Maeson Schlaud, Madonna (Mich.) 

Week 6 (April 13, 2021) 

Player of the Week: Alysa Fairman, Carlow (Pa.)

Alysa Fairman had a big weekend, going 9 for 12 with 4 HRs, 3 doubles, 14 RBI and 6 runs scored.

Player Nominees: Celsey Wood, Lyon (Ark.) ; Hannah Patridge, Brenau (Ga.) ; Cailey Rizzardo, Simpson (Calif.) ; Miranda Southall, Olivet Nazarene (Ill.) ; Raegan Hiatt, Marian (Ind.) ; Amber Brewer, Carroll (Mont.) ; Claire Buckley, Arizona Christian ; Morgan Geiszler, Jamestown (N.D.) ; Kaleigh Bayless, MidAmerica Nazarene (Kan.) ; Lea McFadden, Georgia Gwinnett ; Kat Davis, Friends (Kan.) ; Cassie Rannells, Georgetown (Ky.) ; Shaye Kemball, Mayville State (N.D.) ; Haylee Tidwell, LSU Alexandria (La.) ; Jaden Shores, Oklahoma City ; Ashton Fielding, Faulkner (Ala.) ; Mikayla Frost, Keiser (Fla.) ; Courtney Hardin, Aquinas (Mich.)

Pitcher of the Week: Christie Betker, Oklahoma City

Christie Betker threw a perfect game against Central Christian on Friday at Ann Lacy Stadium. Betker, a senior from Reno, Nev., notched six strikeouts in five innings.

Pitcher Nominees: Alexis Hassler, William Woods (Mo.) ; Cloee-anna Merritt, Milligan (Tenn.) ; Sydney Moorhead, Simpson (Calif.) ; Gabby Sandoval, Southern Oregon ; Allison Golic, Saint Xavier (Ill.) ; Emmalee Hamp, Spring Arbor (Mich.) ; Olivia Candelas, Hope International (Calif.) ; Kat Miska, Jamestown (N.D.) ; Jayna Witzany, Mount Mercy (Iowa) ; Kayla Palmer, Bacone (Okla.) ; Tahlor Stefek, Oklahoma Wesleyan ; Annabelle Ramirez, Lindsey Wilson (Ky.) ; Shaye Kemball, Mayville State (N.D.) ; Anna Westberry, Texas A&M Texarkana ; Sydney Campolo, Rio Grande (Ohio) ; Haley Nations, William Carey (Miss.) ; Ally Muraskin, USC Beaufort (S.C.) ; Carlie Hanes, University of Northwestern Ohio

Week 5 (April 6, 2021) 

Player of the Week: Emmalee Hamp, Spring Arbor (Mich.)

Hamp dominated at the plate last week. Hitting .565, including 5 doubles and one homerun. As well as 12 RBI's and 8 runs scored.

Player Nominees: Allison Seats, Central Baptist (Ark.) ; Emily Loveless, Reinhardt (Ga.) ; Lauren Quirke, Southern Oregon ; Nicole Lovato, Saint Xavier (Ill.) ; Mehana Johns, William Jessup (Calif.) ; Breanna Tjebben, Morningside (Iowa) ; Mecolett Bradley, Xavier (La.) ; Abby Sutten, Grand View (Iowa) ; Carolyn Dallimore, Friends (Kan.) ; Hannah Hayes, Martin Methodist (Tenn.) ; Riley Perryman, Valley City State (N.D.) ; Yvonne Hernandez, Jarvis Christian (Texas) ; Ellie Jackman, Indiana Southeast (Ind.) ; Suni Meely, Science & Arts (Okla.) ; Meghan Maness, Blue Mountain (Miss.) ; Eliza Artiles, St. Thomas (Fla.) ; Susie Bielecki, Cleary (Mich.) (Mich.)

Pitcher of the Week: Allison Golic, Saint Xavier (Ill.)

Brittany was a dominating presence in her two appearances in the four-game sweep over Bethel. She struck out the first nine batters she saw on her way to a career-high 16 strikeouts in game two of the series.

Pitcher Nominees: Lexi Dickerson, Columbia (Mo.) ; Erin Forgety, Milligan (Tenn.) ; Gabby Sandoval, Southern Oregon ; Allison Golic, Saint Xavier (Ill.) ; Sheridan Sullivan, Mount Vernon Nazarene (Ohio) ; Terra Goetz, William Jessup (Calif.) ; Maureena Vornhagen, Mount Marty (S.D.) ; Hannah Pals, Grand View (Iowa) ; Alyssa Montoya, Cottey (Mo.) ; Hali Walters, Friends (Kan.) ; Emily Smith, Valley City State (N.D.) ; Michelle Kristoff, Houston-Victoria (Texas) ; Raelynn Hastings, Rio Grande (Ohio) ; Christie Betker, Oklahoma City ; Montanna Smith, Blue Mountain (Miss.) ; Giovanna Watts, Keiser (Fla.) ; Jordan Green, Siena Heights (Mich.)

Week 4 (March 30, 2021) 

Player of the Week: Lesieli Aholelei, William Jessup (Calif.)

Lesieli Aholelei hasd a great week for the Warriors at the plate.  The senior was one RBI from tying the Jessup single game record, and she tied the mark for most home runs in a game. Aholelei this season is batting .500, and ranks in the nation in total bases (78), 6th in triples (5), and 7th in slugging pct. (.975).

Player Nominees: Allison Seats, Central Baptist (Ark.) ; Lauren Barrett, Truett McConnell (Ga.) ; Makiah Johnson, Corban (Ore.) ; Kayla Garcia, St. Francis (Ill.) ; Kassidi Cadle, Marian (Ind.) ; Tori Homolka, Concordia (Neb.) ; Madison Zaccardo, Benedictine (Kan.) ; Tayla Topaha, Bacone (Okla.) ; Ally Pickering, Ottawa (Kan.) ; Andrea Gahan, Thomas More (Ky.) ; Makenzee Stone, Valley City State (N.D.) ; Bailey Hughes, LSU Alexandria (La.) ; Alyssa Yates, Midway (Ky.) ; Savannah Ashford, Science & Arts (Okla.) ; Mary Grace Turner, William Carey (Miss.) ; Bryce Peacock, Coastal Georgia ; Shannon McAlinden, Concordia (Mich.)

Pitcher of the Week: Allison Golic, Saint Xavier (Ill.)

The senior from Mentor, Ohio threw her third no-hitteAAr of season and her second career perfect game with 10 strikeouts in the circle.

Pitcher Nominees: Lexi Dickerson, Columbia (Mo.) ; Abby Wall, Union (Ky.) ; Annie Polster, College of Idaho ; Sheridan Sullivan, Mount Vernon Nazarene (Ohio) ; Alexandra Mccutcheon, Ottawa (Ariz.) ; Kat Miska, Jamestown (N.D.) ; Keighlan Cronin, Central Methodist (Mo.) ; Casson Rasmussen, Ottawa (Kan.) ; Annabelle Ramirez, Lindsey Wilson (Ky.) ; Amber Stewart, Valley City State (N.D.) ; Ciera Martinez, Our Lady of the Lake (Texas) ; Hannah Ogg, Indiana Southeast (Ind.) ; Emily Cerny, Science & Arts (Okla.) ; Megan Dudenhefer, William Carey (Miss.) ; Larran Carter, Thomas (Ga.) ; Leah Ash, Aquinas (Mich.)

Week 3 (March 23, 2021)

Player of the Week: Haley Loffer, College of Idaho

Had a near perfect weekend for the Yotes in a 4-game sweep of EOU with impressive stats for the Coyotes.

Player Nominees: Kennedy Johnson, Williams Baptist (Ark.) ; Tanaya Ellis, CIU (S.C.) ; Heather Anderson, Trinity International (Ill.) ; Miranda Wehrle, Indiana Wesleyan ; Natalie Basaldua, William Jessup (Calif.) ; Emma Burns, Mount Marty (S.D.) ; Valeria Quiroga, William Penn (Iowa) ; K.j. Jackson, Crowley's Ridge (Ark.) ; Mia Moreno, Avila (Mo.) ; Tori Humphrey, Campbellsville (Ky.) ; Katelyn Kubitschek, Dickinson State (N.D.) ; Madison Nunn, Our Lady of the Lake (Texas) ; Ellie Jackman, Indiana Southeast (Ind.) ; Cailey Parsells, Mid-America Christian (Okla.) ; Ashton Fielding, Faulkner (Ala.) ; Miriam Padgett, Ave Maria (Fla.) ; Kattie Popko, Madonna (Mich.)

Pitcher of the Week: Milani Sablan, Edward Waters (Fla.)

The freshman pitcher from Orange Park, FL earned a place in the Edward Waters softball record books, pitching the first perfect game in the modern era of the program.

Pitcher Nominees: Cassidi Doyle, Williams Baptist (Ark.) ; Karley Hobbs, Truett McConnell (Ga.) ; Lauren Quirke, Southern Oregon ; Alyssa Frey, Trinity International (Ill.) ; Alyssa Wagner, Indiana Wesleyan ; Allie Puente, Hope International (Calif.) ; Josie Schnakenberg, Doane (Neb.) ; Alana Krieser, Peru State (Neb.) ; Raegan Kleppe, McPherson (Kan.) ; Billie Douglas, Bethel (Tenn.) ; Emily Smith, Valley City State (N.D.) ; Anna Westberry, Texas A&M Texarkana ; Hannah Ogg, Indiana Southeast (Ind.) ; Emily Cerny, Science & Arts (Okla.) ; Katelynn Inness, Faulkner (Ala.) ; Emma Maitland, Webber International (Fla.) ; Carlie Hanes, University of Northwestern Ohio

Week 2 (March 16, 2021) 

Player of the Week: Lexie Stolen, Morningside (Iowa)

Lexie Stolen had a great week for the Mustangs helped them go 8-0 and crushed it at bat.

Player Nominees: Kaitlyn Chadwick, Missouri Baptist ; Katie Cronin, Milligan (Tenn.) ; Nadia Gutierrez, Park Gilbert (AZ) ; Kennedy Jantzi, Oregon Tech ; Kassie Kawka, Roosevelt (Ill.) ; Rianna Koteles, Goshen (Ind.) ; Melanie Okazaki, Hope International (Calif.) ; Julia Bastian, Grand View (Iowa) ; Tayla Topaha, Bacone (Okla.) ; Maile Deutsch, McPherson (Kan.) ; Makea-al Kaluau, Lindsey Wilson (Ky.) ; Xitlali Lopez, Dakota State (S.D.) ; Cassidy Lee, Texas A&M Texarkana ; Taylor Webb, Rio Grande (Ohio) ; Jolie Romine, Science & Arts (Okla.) ; Tara Ammons, Faulkner (Ala.) ; Kalie Romig, Ave Maria (Fla.) ; Kattie Popko, Madonna (Mich.)

Pitcher of the Week: Annie Polster, College of Idaho

Freshman Annie Polster pitched the first perfect game for College of Idaho of any pitcher since the 2008 season.

Pitcher Nominees: Alyssa Roll, Columbia (Mo.) ; Reagen Radke, Reinhardt (Ga.) ; Jessica Mendoza, Park Gilbert (AZ) ; Kate Sisson, Roosevelt (Ill.) ; Abigail McPherson, Marian (Ind.) ; Allie Puente, Hope International (Calif.) ; Kat Miska, Jamestown (N.D.) ; Keighlan Cronin, Central Methodist (Mo.) ; Alexa Good, Georgia Gwinnett ; Carmen Angulo, Kansas Wesleyan ; Annabelle Ramirez, Lindsey Wilson (Ky.) ; Lauren Jurek, Bellevue (Neb.) ; Dorrie Cormier, Texas A&M Texarkana ; Taylor Dickerson, WVU Tech ; Katie Long, Mid-America Christian (Okla.) ; Brinkley Goff, Mobile (Ala.) ; Sarah Shepard, Ave Maria (Fla.) ; Kelsey Uhl, Siena Heights (Mich.)

Week 1 (March 9, 2021)

Player of the Week: Kristyn Stocks, Evangel (Mo.)

Kristyn Stocks logged an impressive start to her 2021 season, hitting .696 (16-for-23) with 9 RBIs in EU's 7-1 week.

Player Nominees: Mackenzie Kasarda, Columbia (Mo.) ; Ariel Dailey, Union (Ky.) ; Mia Olvera, Simpson (Calif.) ; Riley Donovan, Southern Oregon ; Macee Marcum, Mount Vernon Nazarene (Ohio) ; Andraya Rhinehart, Ottawa (Ariz.) ; Emily Bosch, Northwestern (Iowa) ; Caitlyn Morgan, Cottey (Mo.) ; Kaylen Lassley, Friends (Kan.) ; Makea-Al Kaluau, Lindsey Wilson (Ky.) ; Vinitzia Blanco, Dakota State (S.D.) ; Cassidy Lee, Texas A&M Texarkana ; Kenzie Cremeens, Rio Grande (Ohio) ; Randa Hatter, Science & Arts (Okla.) ; Allison Vincent, Mobile (Ala.) ; Marisa Michi, Ave Maria (Fla.) ; Alessa Baldwin-Buchner, Cornerstone (Mich.)

Pitcher of the Week: Hannah Pals, Grand View (Iowa)

Hannah Pals started off the spring season with an awesome start! In 22 innings of work last week, she allowed just five hits and one earned run. She also struck out 39 total batters.

Pitcher Nominees: Lexi Dickerson, Columbia (Mo.) ; Reagen Radke, Reinhardt (Ga.) ; Sydney Moorhead, Simpson (Calif.) ; Hannah Mcnerney, College of Idaho ; Alyssa Wagner, Indiana Wesleyan ; Allie Puente, Hope International (Calif.) ; Kameryn Etherington, Northwestern (Iowa) ; Lacey Cruz, Cottey (Mo.) ; Casson Rasmussen, Ottawa (Kan.) ; Annabelle Ramirez, Lindsey Wilson (Ky.) ; Savannah Gunn, Bellevue (Neb.) ; Anna Westberry, Texas A&M Texarkana ; Hannah Ogg, Indiana Southeast (Ind.) ; Christie Betker, Oklahoma City ; Haley Nations, William Carey (Miss.) ; Payton Thomas, Southeastern (Fla.) ; Ciera Jones, Madonna (Mich.)