SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Kansas City infielder Leilani Bustamante and pitcher Delilah Robles were tallied as this week’s Kwik Star Summit League Softball Peak Performer and Pitcher of the Week, League officials announced Tuesday.
Bustamante started all three games in Kansas City’s sweep of South Dakota State, going 5-for-11 at the plate for a .455 batting average. The sophomore totaled two doubles, two runs scored and two RBIs, delivering consistent production throughout the weekend.
Defensively, the San Bernadino, Calif., native was solid at third base, recording two putouts and 12 assists while helping anchor the Roos’ infield in all three victories.
Robles pitched in all three games over the weekend, going 2-0 with a save while logging 11.0 innings and posting a 3.82 ERA as the Roos secured the series sweep vs. the Jackrabbits. The junior allowed just nine hits across her three appearances.
The Pflugerville, Texas, native opened the weekend with 4.0 innings and two earned runs in the 10-4 win before returning later that day to throw 6.0 innings in a 7-5 victory. Robles closed out the series with a one-inning save in a 4-2 win, capping a strong all-around performance.
The awards mark the first time since 2024 that a KC player took home the honor.
PEAK PERFORMER OF THE WEEK
Leilani Bustamante, Kansas City
So. | Infield | San Bernadino, Calif.
- Went 5-for-11 (.455) with two doubles, two runs scored and two RBIs in the sweep
- Added two putouts and 12 assists at third base across three starts
- Collected the first weekly accolade of her career
Also nominated: N/A
PEAK PITCHER OF THE WEEK
Delilah Robles, Kansas City
Jr. | Pitcher | Pflugerville, Texas
- Went 2-0 with a save across three appearances, totaling 11.0 innings with a 3.82 ERA
- Allowed just nine hits and recorded four strikeouts, closing the weekend with a save
- Collected the first weekly accolade of her career
Also nominated: N/A
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
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