LOCK HAVEN, Pa. — For the second time this spring, California University of Pennsylvania freshman and 2021 Bucyrus High School graduate Caleigh Rister was chosen the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) West Athlete of the Week on Monday afternoon.
Rister went a combined 7-for-10 with three homers in three games over the weekend, as the Vulcans opened play at The Spring Games in Central Florida. She totaled nine RBIs and six runs scored while recording a 1.900 slugging percentage for the leadoff spot.
Rister opened the spring trip by going 3-for-3 with a three-run homer and two runs scored on Saturday in a 9-0 run-rule victory over Holy Family (Pa.). Later that day, the Ohio native went 2-for-4 with a solo homer and two runs scored in a 9-4 loss against Lewis (Ill.).
Rister finished 2-for-3 with a three-run homer, five RBI and two runs scored in a 13-0 run-rule win over Mary (N.D.) on Sunday. She also tossed a pair of complete-game shutouts while in the circle.A 5-foot-4 freshman, Rister leads the team with a .586 average (17-of-29), 16 RBIs and 14 runs scored this season. She has collected 12 extra-base hits in nine games while starting at pitcher, first base and designated player. Rister has registered a staggering 2.002 OPS (on-base plus slugging percentage) while also pacing the team in earned run average, innings pitched and strikeouts.The Vulcans are set to play an additional seven games during their trip to Florida at the PFX Spring Games with play concluding on Thursday, March 10.