Hutcherson Named Region II Player Of The Week

Eli Hutcherson about to throw the baseball.National Park College (NPC) Nighthawk sophomore pitcher Eli Hutcherson (Cabot) was named NJCAA Region II Player of the Week for his outstanding performance on the field this week.

In two appearances this week, Hutcherson earned a 1-0 record, allowing one run on 10 hits while striking out 17. In an 11-0 complete game victory over Northern Oklahoma College-Enid Sunday, Hutcherson impressed, clinching a crucial NJCAA Region II series win for the Nighthawks.

“Eli had a spectacular weekend attacking hitters and putting them away,” NPC head softball coach Rich Thompson said. “His stuff was electric this week and gave us two opportunities to win.”

Hutcherson holds a 1-4 record for the Nighthawks this season and is second on the team in strikeouts with 39.

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