Player of the Week - Stephanie Stowe, Columbia College

Lebanon, Ill. –  For the second consecutive week, Stephanie Stowe of Columbia College has been named the American Midwest Conference Player of the Week. Stowe, a senior catcher from Beulah, Manitoba, Canada, picked up the April 9 honor by turning in an all-around solid week. In six games, Stowe batted .632 (12-for-19) with seven runs scored, a home run and nine runs batted in. Half of Stowe's hits were for extra bases as she added five doubles to her home run. Stowe brought a 14-game hit streak into this week's play, as well as a batting average of .513.

Also Nominated: Lynnzie Trustee of William Woods University and Kayla White of McKendree College

Pitcher of the Week – Katie McMahon, Columbia College

Lebanon, Ill. – The American Midwest Conference Softball Pitcher of the Week for April 9 is Katie McMahon of Columbia College. McMahon, a junior from Edina, Mo., picked up three AMC victories last week as the Cougars won five of six league games. In 17 innings of work, McMahon allowed just one earned run for a sparkling 0.41 ERA for the week. She allowed just nine hits with four walks and 21 strikeouts. McMahon did not give up a hit with eight strikeouts in a 10-0 win over Harris-Stowe State University.

Also Nominated: Amy Quirin of McKendree College