Athlete of the Week: Marian's Gray Earns Conference Player of Year Honor

Marian Catholic had a great softball season, as the Spartans won 29 games and edged Marist for the East Suburban Catholic Conference crown. One of the main reasons for that success was pitcher Becca Gray, who was a force on the mound and at the plate.

Gray recently was named the ESCC Player of the Year. She logged 163 innings on the mound and picked up 20 victories this season. At the plate, she had 49 hits, scored 40 runs and collected 22 walks.

Gray had an outstanding four-year career for the Spartans, leaving her mark in the record books. On the mound, she logged the most innings pitched in school history with 553 1/3 and the most wins with 64, and she finished third in strikeouts with 444.

Offensively, she has the most hits in school history with 189 and the most runs scored with 161, and she’s second in batting average at .450, is second in walks with 56, is third with 420 at-bats and is third in stolen bases with 60.

For her recent efforts and career achievements, Gray is recognized as Patch’s Athlete of the Week.

Gray will be heading to Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville in the fall.