Richard Bland Names Kay'Lee Justice Athlete of the Week
SOUTH PRINCE GEORGE, Va. -- Richard Bland College freshman softball standout Kay'Lee Justice/Suffolk has been named the Athletics Department's Athlete of the Week for the period April 12-18. She helped the Statesmen to a 4-0 week, including a doubleheader sweep on the road at Hagerstown (Md.) Community College (9-1, 20-6) and sweep of two Region 10 home games past Surry (N.C.) Community College (7-6, 9-3). Justice hit .615 (8-13) with two home runs, three doubles, seven runs, eight RBIs, four walks and one stolen base in the four games.
Justice was 3-6 with the two home runs and five RBIs during the sweep of Surry on April 15, after going 5-7 with the three doubles and three RBIs during the wins at Hagerstown on April 13.
Justice has started 35 of 35 games for Richard Bland (18-18, 12-7) and has a .396 batting average (44-111), seven home runs, two triples, 13 doubles, 34 runs, 40 RBIs, 14 walks and two stolen bases. She adds a .477 on-base percentage and an .739 slugging percentage, along with a .783 fielding percentage (129 chances, 43 putouts, 58 assists) – mainly at shortstop. Justice leads the Statesmen in walks, is tied for the team lead in doubles, second in home runs, RBIs, on-base percentage and slugging percentage, tied for second in triples and is fifth in batting average.
Please click on this link for Kay'Lee's full biography. Athletes of the Week are chosen by members of the Richard Bland Athletics Department.
Q: How does it feel to be named Richard Bland Athlete of the Week?
KJ: It is an amazing opportunity and I am very thankful.
Q: How did you get started in your sport and how long have you played?
KJ: I actually started with soccer and realized that it was not for me, so I tried softball and I fell in love with the sport. I have been playing for 12 years.
Q: What do you like most about your team?
KJ: There is never a dull moment … someone is always making a joke or doing something to make people laugh.
Q: Who is your funniest teammate/why?
KJ: Ashley Fritz or Kamryn Lanier. There is never an awkward silence with either of them.
Q: Do you have any pregame rituals/superstitions?
KJ: I listen to the same song before every game. I never braid my hair, wear batting gloves or bows.
Q: What is your favorite place on campus/why?
KJ: The RBC Softball Field. I really love being there after practice to see the sunset and watch it fall behind the trees.
Q: What is your favorite class/professor/why?
KJ: Psychology with Dr. Tiffany Birdsong (Assistant Professor of Psychology) … she makes the class interesting.