GNAC Softball Report: Week 1

Simmons righty Maddie Castigliego (pictured) and catcher Shannon McMahon took home GNAC Week 1 honors for the Sharks.

March 7, 2022

FOR THE OPENING WEEK OF FEB. 27 - MARCH 6

	PLAYER OF THE WEEK Shannon McMahon, Simmons (Senior, C - El Cajon, Calif.) - McMahon went 2-for-3 with a double and walk in a nail-biting one-run game against Husson on Sunday. Additionally, she controlled the game behind the plate for classmate and right-hander Maddie Castigliego, who registered seven strikeouts.
	PITCHER OF THE WEEK Maddie Castigliego, Simmons (Senior, P - Bristol, R.I.) - The right-hander opened the 2022 season by registering seven strikeouts (one walk) against Husson on Sunday afternoon in a 1-0 setback. The R.I. native was efficient in the circle, tossing 89 pitches – 62 of them for strikes – while allowing only one unearned run and scattering six hits.

GNAC WEEKLY ARCHIVE

WEEK	PLAYER	PITCHER	ROOKIE
1	Shannon McMahon, SIM	Maddie Castigliego, SIM	-----

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