SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Omaha outfielder Sammy Schmidt and North Dakota State pitcher Jocelyn McClary were tabbed this week’s Kwik Star Summit League Softball Peak Performer and Pitcher of the Week, League officials announced Tuesday.
Schmidt led the Omaha offense over the weekend, recording six hits across four games while helping the Mavericks to a 3-1 record. The junior drove in nine runs during the stretch, including a four-RBI performance in a 9-0 win at BYU and another four-RBI outing in a 12-2 victory at Utah Tech.
The Hastings, Neb., native also posted a pair of multi-hit games during the week, collecting two hits against BYU and adding another two-hit effort in the win over Utah Tech. Her timely hitting helped power Omaha’s offense in both series victories.
McClary turned in another strong week in the circle, posting a 2-0 record across three appearances. The junior logged 12.1 innings of work, allowing just two runs while striking out six batters and holding opponents to a .227 batting average.
The freshman highlighted the week with a complete-game shutout against top-100 RPI Cal Baptist on Friday, keeping the Lancers off the board while guiding her team to the victory. McClary’s efficient outings throughout the week helped anchor the pitching staff and secure multiple wins.
PEAK PERFORMER OF THE WEEK
Sammy Schmidt, Omaha
Jr. | Outfield | Hastings, Neb.
- Recorded six hits across four games, driving in nine RBIs while helping Omaha to a 3-1 weekend
- Posted a pair of four-RBI performances in wins at BYU (9-0) and Utah Tech (12-2), adding two multi-hit games during the stretch
- Collected the second weekly accolade of her career
Also nominated: Jaedyn Valdez (North Dakota), Star Cortez (North Dakota State), Autumn Iversen (South Dakota), Abby Gentry (South Dakota State).
PEAK PITCHER OF THE WEEK
Jocelyn McClary, North Dakota State
Fr. | Pitcher | Eagan, Minn.
- Went 2-0 in the circle, including a complete-game shutout against Cal Baptist
- Threw 12.1 innings allowing just two runs with six strikeouts while holding opponents to a .227 batting average
- Collected the second weekly accolade of her career
Also nominated: Maddia Groff (Omaha), Aubrey Lensmeyer (South Dakota), Grace Proctor (South Dakota State).
2026 Softball Peak Performers of the Week
February 10
Peak Performer: Bella Dean, North Dakota State
Peak Pitcher: Jocelyn McClary, North Dakota State
February 17
Peak Performer: Bailey Sample, Omaha
Peak Pitcher: Maddia Groff, Omaha
February 24
Peak Performer: Amanda Vacanti, South Dakota State
Peak Pitcher: Ella Cook, St. Thomas
March 3
Peak Performer: Marra Cramer, Omaha
Peak Pitcher: Madison Wihlm, North Dakota State
March 10
Peak Performer: Abi Brown, South Dakota
Peak Pitcher: Unity Nelson, North Dakota
March 17
Peak Performer: Sammy Schmidt, Omaha
Peak Pitcher: Jocelyn McClary, North Dakota State
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