A senior from Corona, California, Kylie Emanuele had a stellar opening week to the season after posting a .643 batting average (9-of-14) with three home runs, three doubles, 13 RBIs and 10 runs scored. She tallied four multi-hit performances and a trio of multi-RBI games in six starts at third base.
Last Thursday, Emanuele finished 2-for-4 with a solo homer, three RBIs, one walk and two runs scored in a sweep over St. Andrews. In the round-robin tournament this past weekend, Emanuele went 7-of-10 at the plate with two home runs, 10 RBIs and eight runs scored. In game one on Sunday against UVA Wise, Emanuele registered six RBIs in the top of the first inning after delivering a two-run double and a grand slam.
2024 Conference Carolinas Softball Weekly Awards
Week 1 (Feb. 6, 2024)
Player of the Week: Kylie Emanuele, Mount Olive
Pitcher of the Week: Hannah Killough, Mount Olive