DWU softball's Ashlen Johnson earns GPAC player of the week honor

Sioux Falls native batted .526 in final six games of the week

Mar. 18, 2026 at 7:05am

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Dakota Wesleyan University softball player Ashlen Johnson has been named the Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC) player of the week. Last week, the Sioux Falls native went 10-for-19 at the plate, good for a .526 batting average in the final six games of the week.

Why it matters

This is the first time this season that Johnson has earned the GPAC player of the week award, recognizing her strong performance and contribution to the DWU softball team.

The details

Johnson, a standout player for the DWU softball team, had an impressive week at the plate, recording 10 hits in 19 at-bats for a .526 batting average over the final six games of the week.

  • The GPAC announced the award on Tuesday, March 18, 2026.

The players

Ashlen Johnson

A softball player for Dakota Wesleyan University who was named the GPAC player of the week.

Dakota Wesleyan University

A university located in Mitchell, South Dakota that fields a softball team competing in the Great Plains Athletic Conference.

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The takeaway

Johnson's recognition as the GPAC player of the week highlights her strong performance and contribution to the DWU softball team, demonstrating her value as a key player on the roster.