Monticello senior P/1B Alaina Lyle was named TeamFunded Player of the Week for her efforts after helping the Billies secure two key 4A-8 conference victories over Star City and Warren.
The Ouachita Baptist signee batted an incredible .857 (6-of-7), with three runs scored, a double and three home runs. She also struck out seven batters while walking two and allowed zero earned runs throwing 5.1 innings. Lyle and the Billies have already wrapped up a regular season conference title, but came into the week with a 14-6 record and checked in at No. 4 in this week’s Fearless Friday Super 7 rankings for Class 4A.
Off of the field, Lyle maintains a 3.8 GPA and is a member of the Beta Club as well as Fellowship of Christian Athletes.
Additional finalists: Kenzie Freeman (Hackett), Tagen Harris (Rose Bud), Jalea Hawthorn (Cutter-Morning Star), Miranda Leslie (Mayflower)
Previous winners:
Week 7: Emory Bowlin, Pea Ridge (4/22)
Week 6: Kendall Watson, Malvern (4/15)
Week 5: Audrie Littlejohn, Gentry (4/8)
Week 4: Scarlett Owens, Calico Rock (4/01)
Week 3: Lillie-Faye McWhorter, Woodlawn (3/25)
Week 2: Kaylee McDonald, Des Arc (3/18)
Week 1: Sarena Myers, Hector (3/11)
Kyle Sutherland is a journalist and podcast host (Arkansas Preps Weekly) for The Natural State Sports Network. His written work has been featured in outlets including the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Best of Arkansas Sports and Hooten’s Arkansas Football. He is also the color commentator for 103.7 The Buzz’s high school football Game of the Week. Email Kyle at kyle@naturalstatesports.com.