Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News) - A member of the Rochester Community and Technical College softball squad is receiving national recognition.

Centerfielder Christina Stanger has been named the NJCAA Division 3 Softball Player of the Week. The young woman from Stewartville is batting .646 with four home runs and 14 RBI for the Yellowjackets this season.

The RCTC softball team moved up a spot this week in the national rankings. The new NJCAA Division 3 poll has the Yellowjackets listed sixth this week with a record of 23-15.

RCTC’s next games will be played Friday afternoon and evening in Rochester against Ridgewater Community College.

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