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Athlete of the week: KP Rutherford | Bowie
TL;DR
KP Rutherford from Bowie has been named Texomaâs athlete of the week after an outstanding performance in softball, pitching 10 innings with 18 strikeouts and contributing offensively with five hits. Her efforts helped Bowie secure a playoff spot for the first time since 2019.
Our KFDX/Texomaâs Fox athlete of the week honor goes to a softball player who had quite the impressive performance both in the circle and at the plate.
In two games last week, Bowieâs KP Rutherford pitched 10 innings, allowing just two hits, four runs and striking out 18 batters. Offensively, she recorded five hits, scored three runs and drove in three as well.
Rutherford helping Bowie clinch a playoff spot for the first time since 2019.
As part of earning Texomaâs athlete of the week honor, KP will be featured on the digital billboard on Lawrence Road in Wichita Falls throughout the week.
She also becomes eligible to win a scholarship courtesy of United Regional Orthopedics at the 2026 Nexstar Sports Awards in July.
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Q&A
What were KP Rutherford's statistics in her recent softball games?
In her recent games, KP Rutherford pitched 10 innings, struck out 18 batters, allowed two hits and four runs, while also achieving five hits, three runs, and three RBIs.
How did KP Rutherford help Bowie clinch a playoff spot?
KP Rutherford's impressive performance in the recent games was instrumental in helping Bowie secure a playoff spot for the first time since 2019.