Softball Pitcher of the Week – Ithaca
Sam Bender, Senior – Levittown, PA/Neshaminy
 
Sam Bender was named the Empire 8 Softball Championship's Most Valuable Player as she led the Bomber’s to their ninth E8 title. The senior pitched all four games on the weekend, throwing 26 innings for an ERA of 0.67 and 12 strikeouts. Bender allowed two runs and five walks on the weekend as she went 3-1 in the circle.