ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Ky Perdue

Southwestern Randolph, softball

Perdue had hits in all three of the Cougars’ games last week.

Southwestern Randolph is rated as one of the top Class 2-A teams in the state. Already having secured the Piedmont Athletic Conference title, the Cougars will be aiming for postseason success beginning next week.

Perdue, a senior, has provided boosts throughout the season. She scored a run in each of the team’s victories in PAC games last week.

For the season, she entered this week among the Southwestern Randolph leaders in batting average (.358), on-base percentage (.433), runs (17), stolen bases (12) and doubles (3) in the first 17 games.

By Randolph Record