Rio Grande's Conkey repeats as RSC Softball Pitcher of the Week
MIDDLETOWN, Ohio -- University of Rio Grande junior Kelsey Conkey had another dominant week to repeat as River States Conference Softball Pitcher of the Week for March 12-18.
Conkey, from Minford, Ohio, won both of her starts on the week while compiling a 1.17 ERA across 12.0 innings. She struck out 13, walked two and allowed just five hits to improve to 9-1 on the year.
Conkey tossed a 1-hitter with seven strikeouts and two walks in a 10-0 shutout of Ohio Christian. That game ended after five innings. She then allowed four hits and two runs in an 8-2 win over Cincinnati Christian. That game included six strikeouts.
Rio Grande is 17-8 overall, 4-0 RSC after the weekend and is "receiving votes" in the NAIA Softball Top 25 Poll. The RedStorm plays at IU Southeast and Brescia this weekend for its next games.