Hardwick and Leyva Named Jefferson Co-Athletes of the Week

Sophomore Catcher/Infielder, Brianna R. Hardwick of the Jefferson Community College (JCC) softball team, and sophomore infielder, Robert A. Leyva, of the Jefferson Community College baseball team, were named JCC co-athletes of the week for the week ending March 23, 2025. 

Hardwick, a 2023 graduate of Shaker High School, Latham, NY is majoring in Natural Sciences at Jefferson.  Brianna’s accomplishments at the plate this past week included in 8 games played, having 8 hits in 17 at bats, .471 batting average, 7 runs scored, 10 runs batted in, 2 doubles, and 2 homeruns. 

Leyva, a 2023 graduate of Henry D. Perry Education Center, Coral Springs, FL, is majoring in Sports Management at Jefferson.  Rob’s accomplishments at the plate and on the field this past week included in a 4-win weekend series, batting .500 across 17 plate appearances with 5 RBI, 2 BB, and a stolen base. Leyva's performance at the plate came in clutch moments as he batted .500 with runners in scoring position and accumulated an OPS of an impressive 1.160. On defense, Leyva had a 1.000 fielding percentage and was part of turning 2 double plays.