Pennino, Powers earn GSAC Player of the Week honors
The Garden State Athletic Conference has named the pitcher and position player of the week for the week ending on March 19, 2023. RCSJ - Cumberland's Bailey Pennino has been named the pitcher of the week, and the Duke's Olivia Powers has earned positional player of the week honors.
Sophomore Pennino tallied all 5 wins for the Dukes including 2 game saving appearances against CCBC Catonsville and Chesapeake College. Of the 3 come from behind victories that the Dukes had, Pennino came in relief in game 2 against Catonsville and game 1 against Chesapeake. In both games, Pennino held the opponent down while the Dukes offense made their rally to tie and eventually take the lead. Pennino would then close both games out to secure the victories.
Sophomore cather Powers carried the offense going 4 for 8 against CCBC Catonsville with 4 doubles and 3 RBIs. Then against Chesapeake, Olivia hit 3 HRs on the day going 6 for 10 with 6 RBIs and 4 runs scored. In the trip finale, Powers went 3 for 7 on the day 2 doubles, 1 RBI, and 3 runs scored.