Brooke Boonie, Penn State Altoona, Softball (Player)
Boonie had a strong four-game stretch for the Lions in doubleheaders against non-conference opponents Juniata and Geneva. In Tuesday's losses at Juniata, Boonie combined to go 4-for-5 in the doubleheader with a home run, two runs scored, and two RBI. In Friday's home sweep of Geneva, the freshman was 1-for-5 with a double, a run scored, an RBI, and a walk. On the week, Brooke hit .500 (5-for-10) with three runs scored, three RBI, two doubles, one home run, and one walk. She was also strong behind the plate, throwing out two base runners.
PLAYER OF THE WEEK: PS-Altoona C/3B Brooke Boonie had a strong four-game stretch for the Lions in doubleheaders against non-conference opponents Juniata and Geneva. In Tuesday's losses at Juniata, Boonie combined to go 4-for-5 in the doubleheader with a home run, two runs scored, and two RBI. In Friday's home sweep of Geneva, the freshman was 1-for-5 with a double, a run scored, an RBI, and a walk. On the week, Brooke hit .500 (5-for-10) with three runs scored, three RBI, two doubles, one home run, and one walk. She was also strong behind the plate, throwing out two base runners.
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