WNCC's Groves named NJCAA player of the week

Western Nebraska Community College's Katie Groves compiled a .684 batting average in six games last week in helping the Cougars run their winning streak to seven games and, thus, was named the NJCAA player of the week.

Groves, a freshman infielder from Bluffdale, Utah, capitalized on her recent move to the lead-off hitter position last week as the first baseman had 13 hits of 19 at bats, including two triples and a game-tying first-pitch solo home run against Otero Junior College. Groves also scored 11 runs, drove in 11 RBIs, walked six times and stole two based to help the Cougars to a 27-15 record.

Groves' home run against Otero in the bottom of the seventh inning helped the Cougars win 3-2. It also was her 11th home run of the season, the team leader. She is also batting .476 for the year and leads the team with 51 runs scored, 54 RBIs and 20 walks.

Audrey Workman of Tavapai was named the NJCAA Pitcher of the week for throwing her second no-hitter of the year against Central Arizona College.