SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – North Dakota State catcher Jessica Delatorre and pitcher Jocelyn McClary were crowned as the latest Kwik Star Summit League Softball Peak Performer and Pitcher of the Week, League officials announced Tuesday.
Delatorre led the way at the plate for North Dakota State, helping the Bison complete a series sweep of South Dakota. The sophomore catcher hit .364 (4-for-11) with two walks, posting a .462 on-base percentage while launching a pair of home runs.
The Pleasant Hill, Calif., native delivered a clutch game-tying homer in the series finale and finished with five RBIs and six runs scored. She posted a team-best 1.371 OPS and .909 slugging percentage, accounting for nine of NDSU’s 35 runs on the weekend. Delatorre also added a caught stealing from behind the plate.
McClary helped the Bison to a series sweep of the Coyotes over the weekend, going 2-0 in two starts with a 1.50 ERA. The Eagan, Minn., native opened the series with a complete game, allowing just one run while striking out six.
The freshman returned in the finale to allow just two earned runs, adding three more strikeouts to close the weekend. McClary finished with nine strikeouts and just 11 hits allowed across 14.0 innings of work.
After earning her third weekly award of the season, McClary now leads the league in weekly honors
PEAK PERFORMER OF THE WEEK
Jessica Delatorre, North Dakota State
So. | Catcher | Pleasant Hill, Calif.
- Hit .364 with two home runs, five RBIs and six runs scored in the series sweep
- Posted a 1.371 OPS and .909 slugging percentage, accounting for nine of the team’s 35 runs
- Collected the first weekly accolade of her career
Also nominated: Lauren Parker (Kansas City), Ava Rongisch (Omaha), Laken Lienhard (St. Thomas), Brooke Carey (South Dakota), Abby Gentry (South Dakota State)
PEAK PITCHER OF THE WEEK
Jocelyn McClary, North Dakota State
Fr. | Pitcher | Eagan, Minn.
- Went 2-0 with a 1.50 ERA in two starts, helping North Dakota State sweep South Dakota
- Tossed 14.0 innings with nine strikeouts, allowing just 11 hits and three runs
- Collected the third weekly accolade of her career and the season
Also nominated: Delilah Robles (Kansas City), Tegan Livesay (North Dakota), Alexis Wiggins (Omaha), Amanda Vacanti (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
March 24
Peak Performer: Ella Cook, St. Thomas
Peak Pitcher: Maddia Groff, Omaha
March 31
Peak Performer: Brooke Carey, South Dakota
Peak Pitcher: Alexis Wiggins, Omaha
April 7
Peak Performer: Leilani Bustamante, Kansas City
Peak Pitcher: Delilah Robles, Kansas City
April 14
Peak Performer: Jessica Delatorre, North Dakota State
Peak Pitcher: Jocelyn McClary, North Dakota State
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