Skyline Conference

Freshman Jess LaValley was a key player for the United States Merchant Marine Academy as the Mariners swept their final four games in earning the fourth seed in the conference tournament. In seven games last week, LaValley batted .480 (12-for-25) with a home run, three doubles and three runs batted in. She also went 3-0 with an 0.90 ERA as a pitcher, recording 31 strikeouts in 20 innings of work.