College sports notebook: Rutan and Norman recognized with conference and national awards

Maddi Rutan, a freshman from Columbus North, has been making waves in the ASUN Conference with her outstanding performance on the softball field. Rutan was recently named the ASUN Pitcher of the Year and Freshman of the Year, in addition to being named first-team All-ASUN and making the Academic All-SUN team.

Rutan’s impressive stats speak for themselves – she went 23-4 with a 1.93 ERA and 144 strikeouts, with a remarkable 12-1 record, 1.63 ERA, and 81 strikeouts in conference play. In a recent game against Lipscomb, Rutan threw a five-hitter with nine strikeouts to secure her 23rd win of the season. She also contributed offensively, going 1 for 2 with two RBIs in a 7-2 win and hitting two home runs with three RBIs in a 4-1 victory.

The Eastern Kentucky Colonels, with a record of 40-8 (21-3), are the top seeds for the upcoming ASUN Tournament in Oxford, Alabama. Rutan’s stellar performance has been instrumental in the team’s success this season.

In other sports news, several other athletes from Columbus, Indiana, have been making their mark in various collegiate competitions. From baseball to track and field, these athletes are showcasing their talent and representing their hometown with pride. Stay tuned for more updates on their achievements and successes in the world of sports.