Oklahoma commit named National Player of the Week

TL;DR

Oklahoma commit Finlee Williams has been named Softball America High Player of the Week after an impressive performance, going 7 for 7 with 13 RBIs. The Sooners continue to lead in the polls as they approach the end of the regular season.

Key points

Finlee Williams named Softball America High Player of the Week
Williams went 7 for 7 with 13 RBIs in recent games
Oklahoma softball team leads in polls with strong performance
Sooners have won four of the last five national championships
Williams' success reflects the potential of Oklahoma's recruiting class

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Oklahoma commit named National Player of the Week

Oklahoma's softball dynasty doesn't appear to be slowing down any time soon.

With just two weeks left in the regular season, the Sooners find themselves at the top of the polls. They've won four of the last five national championships, finishing third last year and are the favorites again this season. Maybe next, too, if their recruiting class plays collegiately like its playing on the preps level.

This week, OU commit Finlee Williams was named Softball America High Player of the Week. The Melissa High (Texas) outfielder went 7 for 7 in wins over McKinney North and Walnut Grove. She hit two doubles, a triple, four home runs and collected 13 RBIs.

Williams the No. 3 player in the nation in the Class of 2027. She committed to OU in the fall of 2025, joining the No. 2 player in the class, Goose Hutchens in the Sooners' commitment pool, giving coach Patty Gasso the top-ranked recruiting class in the country for 2027 so far.

Oklahoma sits at 43-6 overall and 15-3 in the Southeastern Conference, tied with Alabama, which ranks No. 2 nationally, with two series left. The Sooners will host Georgia on Friday through Sunday in the final home series of the season, then will close out the regular season at Texas A&M the following weekend. The Aggies trail Oklahoma and Alabama by one game in the standings.

Oklahoma's Isabela Emerling (13) hits a grand slam in the third inning during the college softball game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners and the Arkansas Razorbacks at Love's Filed in Norman, Okla., Friday April 17, 2026.

Q&A

Who is Finlee Williams and why was she named National Player of the Week?

Finlee Williams is an Oklahoma softball commit who earned the title of Softball America High Player of the Week for her outstanding performance, including 7 hits and 13 RBIs in recent games.

What were Finlee Williams' statistics during her award-winning week?

During her award-winning week, Finlee Williams went 7 for 7, hitting two doubles, a triple, and four home runs while collecting 13 RBIs.

How successful has the Oklahoma softball team been in recent years?

The Oklahoma softball team has won four of the last five national championships and is currently a favorite to win again this season.

What is the significance of Finlee Williams' performance for Oklahoma's recruiting class?

Finlee Williams' performance highlights the strength of Oklahoma's recruiting class, suggesting that they may continue to excel at the collegiate level.