Pichardo and Johnson Named Athletes of the Week
Andy Pichardo (Queens/Academy of American Studies) and Joe Johnson (Churchville) have been named the Alfred State Athletes of the Week.
Pichardo had a big week to lead the Pioneers from the leadoff spot. He was 9 for 17 with a pair of doubles and five RBI. He also scored six times and had a .652 on-base percentage. His biggest hit came in the bottom of the 9th with two-outs in game two vs. Altoona. His walk-off two-run double lifted the Pioneers to the victory. On the week he collected hits in all five of the Pioneers games (team was 4-1 overall and 3-1 in AMCC play). In three of the games he had multiple hits.
Johnson reached the 150 career goal milestone as Alfred State defeated Elmira 10-4 in their only action of the week. All of Johnson's goals came in the 1st half as the Pioneers built a 8-1 lead. Johnson is also creeping towards the 200 point plateau as he has 197 career points.
Honor Roll: Brittany Fisher (softball), Garrett Mack (baseball), Jacob Wadsworth (track & field), Jordyn Pettit (track & field), & Nic Covelli (lacrosse)
