Roberson, Kaiser named Bulldogs of the Week

PERKINSTON — Jorja Roberson and Chase Kaiser have been named Bulldogs of the Week for March 6-12.

Roberson, a freshman outfielder from Branyan, tore the cover off the ball during a 4-2 week for Gulf Coast. She batted .632 with a homer, four doubles and eight RBI. Roberson had hits in all six games, and she went 5-for-8 with two doubles and three RBI in a doubleheader at Coastal Alabama-North.

Kaiser, a sophomore from Natchez, won his fourth tournament of the season in the Warrior Invitational. He shot 7-under to lead No. 2 Gulf Coast to a dominant 43-shot win, the Bulldog's seventh of the season. He was also named the SwingU Player of the Month for February in NJCAA Division II.

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Kylie Burnette, a freshman right-hander from Picayune, went 2-0 during Gulf Coast's 4-2 week. She had a 1.17 ERA in 12 innings of work, beating Lansing 5-2 with a five-hitter. She won 9-0 against Hinds.

Blake King, a freshman from Petal, struck out seven in 7.2 innings to beat Mississippi Delta 8-2. He allowed seven hits and just one walk.

DJ Walker, a sophomore first baseman/designated hitter, hit two home runs and batted .429 for Gulf Coast last week. He was 3-for-4 with a home run, two doubles and two RBI in an 8-2 win over Mississippi Delta in the opener. He also went 3-for-4 with a homer against No. 9 Meridian.

Bayley Askin, a sophomore from St. Martin, won her No. 3 singles match at Hinds and teamed for the Bulldogs' best result in a loss to No. 8 Collin, taking the No. 3 doubles match to a tiebreaker.

Triston Hill, a freshman from Perkinston, won all four matches for Gulf Coast in a perfect week. He won at No. 3 doubles and No 6 singles in a 6-3 win at No. 21 Hinds, then stepped up to sweep No. 2 doubles and No. 3 singles without losing a game against Holmes..

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