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Whitehurst earns first KJCCC D-II Pitcher of the Week honor

Overall Setting The scene takes place on an outdoor softball field with bright, direct sunlight. The field features synthetic turf, with a vivid reddish?orange pitching circle and green outfield behind it. Foreground The central figure is a softball pitcher in mid?motion inside the pitching circle. The pitcher is in the classic windmill pitching position, with the throwing arm fully extended straight upward while gripping a bright yellow softball. The opposite arm is bent at the elbow, holding a glove pointed toward the target. The player’s stride foot is planted firmly on the turf, while the back foot is slightly lifted, indicating forward momentum in the pitch. The uniform consists of a light gray jersey with dark sleeves and visible lettering across the chest. The number 14 is printed on the front of the uniform. The player is also wearing dark socks and white cleats. Background A blue padded outfield fence stretches across the entire width of the image. The fence includes subtle printed patterns and partially visible field markings behind the pitcher. Beyond the fence is a sloped grassy area under the bright sky, with a few scattered trees adding depth to the scene. Field Details The pitching circle is clearly marked with a white boundary line on the reddish turf. Some blue and yellow painted markings from the infield or outfield can be seen toward the right edge of the image. Lighting conditions create sharp shadows, emphasizing the powerful, upward extension of the pitching arm.
Posted: Mar 10, 2026

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. – Johnson County Community College softball player Kyleigh Whitehurst has been named the Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference Division II Pitcher of the Week for week four.

Whitehurst earned two victories for JCCC at the Branson Bash over the weekend as part of a 3-1 weekend for the Cavaliers. The freshman allowed five hits and two runs (one earned) over eight innings and struck out two batters in a 3-2 win over Des Moines Area on Friday before throwing in the circle again on Saturday, where she surrendered nine hits and five runs (four earned) over seven innings with six strikeouts in a win over Northern Oklahoma College-Enid.

For the season, Whitehurst is 5-1 with an earned run average of 3.57. She has 25 strikeouts over 47 innings in the circle.