YUMA, Ariz. - Arizona Western softball pitcher Jessica Smith is this week's Chapman Yuma Player of the Week. The sophomore pitcher was named Region I / Western District MVP after helping the Lady Matadors secure their second straight appearance in the NJCAA DI Softball World Series. Smith won two games and nailed down a save as Arizona Western went through the playoffs undefeated (3-0). Smith pitched 15 innings, allowed five earned runs, struck out 15 batters with two complete games and a save. The Lady Matadors next will prepare for a trip to Oxford, Alabama for the 2026 National Tournament, May 25-30. Arizona Western will find out who they play during the NJCAA DI Softball selection show next Tuesday, May 17th. The community, staff, administration and fans are invited to the watch party which will be held in room 106 in the MAC building on the Arizona Western College campus in Yuma.