Washington High School softball player Ellie Hopen is the Washington Missourian Athlete of the Week.

Hopen, a senior, has been the Lady Jays’ No. 1 pitcher this season. She owns a 15-5 record in the circle with a 2.99 earned-run average. In 121 innings of work, she’s allowed 84 runs, 52 earned, on 141 hits with 72 strikeouts and 47 walks.

Hopen helped Washington win the GAC Central title and continue its league winning streak to 40 games.

In the first round of Class 4 District 3 action, Hopen tossed a three-hitter in a 5-1 victory over Borgia, improving the Lady Jays’ record to 21-9.

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Ellie Hopen