LeBard helped the Yellowjackets go 3-1 in conference play and secure a spot in the WIAC Tournament. On April 25, she pitched a pair of complete games at home against UW-River Falls. In the first game, she allowed four runs (one earned) and seven hits, but the Yellowjackets lost 4-3. She walked three and struck out four. In the second game, she gave up two runs (one earned) with two walks and a strikeout in a 3-2 win. On April 29, she pitched both games of a doubleheader sweep against UW-Stout. In the first game, which lasted five innings, LeBard was nearly perfect, allowing just one hit and striking out five as the Yellowjackets won 8-0. In the second game, she allowed four runs (three earned) and six hits, walked two and struck out three in an 8-3 victory.
Also nominated:
UW-Eau Claire, Jess Hegseth, Sophomore, Righthanded Pitcher, Zumbrota, Minn. (Zumbrota-Mazeppa)
UW-La Crosse, Lauren Beres, Sophomore, Righthanded Pitcher, New Berlin, Wis. (Eisenhower)
UW-Oshkosh, Courtney Wautier, Sophomore, Righthanded Pitcher, Brussels, Wis. (Southern Door)
UW-River Falls, Rose Tusa, Junior, Righthanded Pitcher, Roseville, Minn. (St. Anthony Village)