Piedmont Player Named Oklahoma Softball Player Of The Year

A Piedmont infielder is receiving some noteworthy recognition following a standout season on the softball diamond.

Karissa Fiegener was named as Gatorade's Oklahoma Softball Player of the Year. Fiegener is the first Piedmont softball player to capture the honor.

She sustained a batting average over .500, hit 11 home runs and drove in 47 runs during the 2022 season.

Fiegener posted these stellar numbers while she kept a 3.78 grade point average.

Gatorade's National Softball Player of the Year award will be announced later this month.