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Olivia Deford Earns NJCAA Division II & ACCAC Softball Player of the Week Honors

Olivia Deford Earns NJCAA Division II & ACCAC Softball Player of the Week Honors

Phoenix College standout Olivia Deford has been named the NJCAA Division II Softball Player of the Week, in addition to earning Arizona Community College Athletic Conference (ACCAC) Player of the Week honors.

Deford delivered a dominant performance at the plate, batting an incredible .762 (16-for-21) across six games. She tallied three doubles, two home runs, seven RBI, and 10 runs scored, recording multiple hits in five contests to power the Bears' offense.

She was just as dangerous on the basepaths, swiping 12 stolen bases during the week and consistently creating scoring opportunities.

Deford's explosive week continues to set the tone for Phoenix College as the Bears push forward in conference play.


Next game: The No. 13 ranked Phoenix College Bears host No. 9 Pima Community College on Saturday, February 28 for a conference doubleheader. First pitch is set for 12:00 PM, with game two to follow at 2:00 PM at home.

A top-15 matchup you won't want to miss.