Lyon County junior Calista Collins is a nominee for the Kentucky Gatorade Softball Player of the Year. Lyon County Athletic Director Zach Thomas said the school was notified of the nomination Thursday.
Collins hit .566 with 15 home runs and 54 RBIs with 32 of her 60 hits going for extra bases during her sophomore season in 2019. Collins earned All-State honors and was able to parlay her numbers into a commitment to Rutgers University.
The Gatorade Player of the Year Award recognizes athletes in 12 different sports for their athletic and academic achievement and exemplary character.
Christian County’s Griffin Joiner was the last Second Region player to win the statewide Gatorade Player of the Year in 2011.
Collins discussed the shutdown of spring sports and how she is coping in the video below.
