McKenna Lester named KJCCC softball player of week

McKenna Lester (KCKCC photo)

by Tyler Scott, KCKCC sports information director

Baldwin, Kansas – McKenna Lester of the No. 10 KCKCC softball team has been named the KJCCC Division II Softball Player of the Week, the conference office announced on Tuesday.

Lester was selected by a panel of sports information directors around the conference.

The Lee’s Summit, Missouri, native helped the Blue Devils to a 6-2 record in an eight-game stretch last week. She had a big week at the plate as she batted .551, while adding five doubles, two triples, one home run and 16 RBI.

For the season, Lester is atop the team and conference with 28 RBI. She is also second on the team with a .469 batting average and three home runs.

KCKCC is back in action on Saturday when it plays Cowley County Community College at 1 and 3 p.m. at KCKCC.