Kelsey Stewart of Ark City was named 2009-10 Gatorade Kansas Softball Player of the Year.
The 5-foot-4 sophomore pitcher and second baseman led Ark City to the Class 5A quarterfinals this past season while batting .556 with four doubles, nine triples and two homeruns. Stewart had 20 RBIs, 23 runs scored, 24 steals and zero strikeouts in 80 plate appearances.
On the mound she posted an 8-3 record and a 1.13 ERA with 73 strikeouts and 16 walks while allowing just 23 hits.
In the classroom Stewart maintained a 3.65 GPA ans was a member of student council. She also volunteered locally as a youth softball coach and instructor.
Stewart joins Nikki Armagost (2008-09, Andover Central), Paige Ladenburger (2007-08, Washburn Rural) and Eranne Daughtarthy (2006-07, Olathe East) among the state's list of former award winners.
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