A right-handed pitcher from Lakeland, Florida, Edwards tossed a four-hit shutout in an 11-0, six-inning victory over Southern Wesleyan. The junior struckout eight and walked one while limiting the Warriors to a .190 average. Edwards leads the league in ERA (1.66) and opponent batting average (.176), is second in innings pitched (118), second in wins (15) and third in strikeouts (118).
2023 Conference Carolinas Softball Weekly Awards
Week 1 (Feb. 7, 2023)
Offensive Player of the Week: Taylor Watford, Francis Marion
Defensive Player of the Week: Bailey Wilcox, Chowan
Week 2 (Feb. 14, 2023)
Player of the Week: Virginia Bishop, North Greenville
Pitcher of the Week: Hannah Killough, Mount Olive
Week 3 (Feb. 21, 2023)
Player of the Week: Emily Bell, Barton
Pitcher of the Week: Jada Wilson, Lees-McRae
Week 4 (Feb. 28, 2023)
Player of the Week: Peyton Day, King
Pitcher of the Week: Jenna Walling, Francis Marion
Week 5 (March 7, 2023)
Player of the Week:
Danielle Karacson, Francis Marion
Pitcher of the Week: Rachel Davis, Francis Marion
Week 6 (March 14, 2023)
Player of the Week: Kadence Sheppard, UNC Pembroke
Pitcher of the Week: Rilee Jones, Barton
Week 7 (March 21, 2023)
Player of the Week: Makayla Cuthbertson, Francis Marion
Pitcher of the Week: Maddie Edwards, Emmanuel
Week 8 (March 28, 2023)
Player of the Week:
Jessica Campbell, King
Pitcher of the Week: Savana Luper, King
Week 9 (April 4, 2023)
Player of the Week: Lauren Hilbourn, UNC Pembroke
Pitcher of the Week: Jenna Walling, Francis Marion
Week 10 (April 11, 2023)
Player of the Week: Alyssa Adams, Emmanuel
Pitcher of the Week: Maddie Edwards, Emmanuel