Brisker named RSC Softball Player of the Week for (RV) Rio Grande (Ohio)
MIDDLETOWN, Ohio -- (RV) University of Rio Grande infielder Caitlyn Brisker had a productive weekend at the NFCA Leadoff Classic to garner River States Conference Softball Player of the Week Feb. 21-27.
Brisker, from Oak Hill, Ohio, hit .353 and hit safely in four of the five games the RedStorm played at the tournament in Columbus, Ga. Going up against several ranked teams, Brisker was 6 for 17 with two home runs and six RBIs to lead Rio Grande to a 3-2 record.
The biggest game was a 2-for-4 performance with a homer and four RBIs versus (RV) Truett McConnell (Ga.). She was also 2 for 4 with a homer and two RBIs in a 4-3 victory over Ave Maria (Fla.). Brisker slugged .706 on the weekend, stole a base and turned a double play.
Rio Grande (6-4) will be at Alice Lloyd (Ky.) for its next games on March 4.