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Beene, Anderson Named Region II Athletes Of The Week

Megan Beene, NPC Nighthawk, throwing a softball off the pitchers mound.

NPC Nighthawk Megan Beene on a pitchers mound throwing a softballThe National Park College (NPC) Nighthawk baseball and softball teams picked up Division II Region II Athlete of the Week honors with softball freshman Megan Beene (Carlisle) taking home Player of the Week and baseball freshman Kenley Anderson (Horatio) earning Pitcher of the Week.

For the week of March 2-8, Beene batted .563 with three triples, two doubles, two stolen bases and 13 RBI. In one appearance, Anderson earned a win in three innings of work with one strikeout and allowing one hit.

“What a great week to be a Nighthawk!” NPC Athletic Director Jason Hudnell said. “To have student athletes from both our softball and baseball teams honored for their play in the same week is something we are very excited about. Our student athletes are representing NPC and our community well.”

Nighthawks softball returns to action Saturday, March 14 against Mineral Area College at 2 p.m. in Fayetteville. NPC Nighthawk Kenley Anderson on pitchers mound throwing a baseball.Nighthawks baseball plays host to North Arkansas College Saturday, March 14 for a double header beginning at 1 p.m.

For more information on schedules, rosters and more, visit Nighthawks Baseball and Nighthawks Softball online. Fans can also follow the Nighthawks all season on social media. 

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