FREDERICK, Md.--The first NCAA Division III softball statistical rankings were released Wednesday and Hood College sophomore pitcher Jamie Gardner was among the national leaders in three categories.

The native of Eldersburg, Md., lists among the nation's top 100 hurlers in victories (7), strikeouts per seven innings (4.4) and earned run average (2.68). A first team All-Atlantic Women's Colleges Conference selection as a freshman, Gardner also leads the AWCC in wins, ranks second in ERA and lists third in strikeouts.

The Blazers are currently 7-11 overall and in second place in the conference at 3-1. Hood has a pivotal weekend ahead, traveling to league foes Chatham College (0-2 AWCC) Friday and Mary Baldwin College (4-2 AWCC) Sunday.