Chenault Named State Pitcher of the Week, No.9 Bulldogs Prepare for Five Games This Week

The California Community College Fastpitch Coaches Association selected Katie Chenault its State Pitcher of the Week. The recognition honored Chenault's performance during the fifth week of the season when she went 2-0 with wins against LA Valley College and Citrus College, the ninth ranked team in Southern California.

Chenault allowed just two hits and one walk with 12 strikeouts in the 8-0 win over LA Valley. She also scored a run in the five-inning game. The following day, Chenault shut down one of the state's top offenses. She struck out eight and also went 1 for 3 three a home run at the plate.

The 2014 All-State selection and Western State Conference Pitcher of the Year followed that up last week with a 12-strikeout effort in Hancock's 10-2 five-inning win over Ventura in the Bulldogs' conference opener.

Chenault sits third in the state with 131 strikeouts, fourth with 10 wins and second with 11.23 strikeouts per game.

The Bulldogs are ranked ninth in the latest Southern California Regional Coaches Poll. They have a busy slate this week starting on Tuesday with a doubleheader at home against conference opponent Moorpark. The Raiders are 5-8 to start the week. Hancock plays three road games over two days beginning on Friday with a 1 p.m. game at Long Beach. The Bulldogs play at Southwestern at 11 a.m. before taking on third ranked Mt. San Antonio at 1 p.m. at Southwestern on Saturday. Mt. SAC is also ranked fourth this week in the state poll.