IEAC Softball Players of the Week Apr. 8 - Apr. 14

Posted: Apr 16, 2024

Player of the Week | San Bernardino Valley College
Stephanie Russo | Inf. / OF | Freshman

Stephanie Russo had an impressive week, going 8 for 12 with 1 double, 4 RBIs, 3 stolen bases, 5 runs, 20 putouts, and 3 assists.
In the first game against Chaffey, Russo went 2 for 4 with an RBI, 2 stolen bases, 7 putouts, and an assist. In the second game victory against Chaffey, she was 3 for 4 with an RBI, a stolen base, 3 runs, 10 putouts, and 1 assist. Against #10 ranked Bakersfield College, Stephanie went 3 for 4, starting the game with a double and scoring a run. She also had an RBI and 3 putouts in that game.

In statewide rankings, Russo is currently 35th in hits, 32nd in doubles, 21st in batting average (.457), 62nd in on-base percentage (.474), and 36th in slugging percentage (.630). She has recorded at least one hit in every game except for 6 out of the 27 games she has played in this season. Additionally, Russo has made 122 putouts, 7 assists, and only 5 errors so far this season.

Player of the Week | Chaffey College
Hailey Marquez | First Base| Sophomore

The reigning conference MVP has been on a tear lately, hitting .760 in conference play and .467 overall on the season. Last week Hailey was 8-11 at the plate, with a double, a home run, 4 RBI and 3 runs scored while flawlessly handling 36 chances in the field. Hailey's leadership has helped Chaffey maintain first place in conference going into the final 2 weeks of the season.