UW-Whitewater's senior outfielder Amy Gahl was named player of the week, along with sophomore left-handed pitcher Jessica Stang who was named Warhawks pitcher of the week for their perfomances.
Gahl, was named player of the week for helping her team with the WIAC Championship with a 16-0 record by sweeping UW-Oshkosh and UW-Eau Claire. In the last 5 games Gahl, hit safely 4 of the 5 games with a .500 batting average, and had a 12 game hitting streak. Gahl also had 1 double, 1 homerun, 2 RBI's, 5 runs scored, and 1 stolen base.
Stang was chosen for pitcher of the week and WIAC pitcher of the week for going 3-0 and picking up 2 saves, with 23 K's and a .27 ERA in 26 innings. Stand threw a complete shutout game, as well as a combined shutout game againt UW-Eau Claire. In addition, Stang threw a complete shutout game again Alma, MI.
For additional information, contact UW-Whitewater head softball coach Brenda Volk