Midland's Alexis Shepherd Earns GPAC Softball Player of the Week

Dordt's Abigail Tweedy named GPAC Softball Pitcher of the Week

Published on Feb. 28, 2026

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The Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC) has announced its softball player and pitcher of the week awards for games played February 9-15, 2026. Midland University's Alexis Shepherd was named the GPAC Player of the Week, while Abigail Tweedy of Dordt University earned pitcher honors.

Why it matters

These weekly awards recognize the top individual performances in GPAC softball, highlighting the talented players and pitchers in the conference. Earning these accolades can boost a player's profile and help drive their team's success throughout the season.

The details

Shepherd, a sophomore from Waverly, Nebraska, had an impressive week at the plate for Midland, batting .583 with three doubles, four RBIs, two stolen bases, and a walk. Her on-base percentage was .643 as Midland went 3-1 in Davenport, Iowa. Tweedy, the GPAC Pitcher of the Week, plays for Dordt University.

  • The awards were announced on February 20, 2026.
  • The games recognized were played from February 9-15, 2026.

The players

Alexis Shepherd

A sophomore softball player for Midland University from Waverly, Nebraska.

Abigail Tweedy

A softball player for Dordt University who was named the GPAC Pitcher of the Week.

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The takeaway

The GPAC weekly awards highlight the top individual performances in the conference, showcasing the talent and competitiveness of the league's softball players and pitchers.