Wishau appeared in five out of the Blugolds’ eight games during the week and finished with a 4-0 record as the Blugolds went undefeated and won the WIAC title. Pitching 29.0 innings, she struck out 16 batters, while allowing 25 hits and only seven runs, six of which were earned. On April 29, Wishau pitched in two games against UW-Whitewater to determine the conference crown. She picked up the win in the first game, pitching a complete game in a 2-1 victory, and then pitched the final two innings of the second game to earn a save in a 5-4 triumph.
Also nominated:
UW-La Crosse, Lauren Beres, Junior, Righthanded Pitcher, New Berlin, Wis. (Eisenhower)
UW-Oshkosh, Julie Sweeney, Freshman, Righthanded Pitcher, Arlington Heights, Ill. (Saint Viator)
UW-River Falls, Rose Tusa, Senior, Righthanded Pitcher, Roseville, Minn. (St. Anthony Village)
UW-Stevens Point, Michelle Jones, Junior, Righthanded Pitcher, Madison, Wis. (La Follette)
UW-Stout, Laura Vanderhoof, Sophomore, Righthanded Pitcher, Mankato, Minn. (West)
UW-Whitewater, Katie Boyle, Junior, Righthanded Pitcher, Greendale, Wis. (Thomas More)