Avery Thorkelson of the Snow College softball team has been named the Scenic West Athletic Conference Pitcher of the Week, the Conference announced Monday.
 
Thorkelson is the second Badger pitcher to receive the award this season and the fourth player to receive a weekly award. Teammates Brooke Fisher, Gigi Hall, and Mallory Kelsey have all received weekly awards this season.
 
Thorkelson claimed the award after helping the Badgers secure three victories against North Idaho College last weekend. Thorkelson appeared inside the circle in three of the four games and picked up two of the three victories.
 
Over her three appearances, Thorkelson scattered 10 hits across 13.1 innings pitched, including two complete games. She allowed just two earned runs and struck out three batters while limiting opposing hitters to a .213 batting average.
 
Throughout the season, Thorkelson has appeared in 17 games while going 4-5 in 64.1 innings pitched. She leads the team with a 5.77 ERA and is second with a 1.96 WHIP. Thorkelson also leads the team with three complete games and 47 strikeouts.
 
Thorkelson will look to help the Badgers as they head onto the road for the final time this season and take on College of Southern Idaho beginning Friday in Twin Falls. First pitch is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. with Saturday's doubleheader beginning at 12:00 p.m. For video streaming and live stats information, visit snowbadgers.com.