News Summary
Voting has begun for the Spring Sports Athlete of the Week in the Midlands area, celebrating talented female and male high school athletes. Fans can cast their votes until noon on Friday. The nominees highlight outstanding performances across various sports, with exciting results anticipated at the end of the voting period. Don’t forget to support your favorites and look out for the winner announcements on Twitter!
Midlands Area High Schools Spring Sports Athlete Voting Kicks Off!
Columbia is buzzing with excitement as the voting for the Spring Sports Athlete of the Week is officially open for all talented female athletes from Midlands-area high schools. Fans and supporters can cast their votes until noon on Friday, so make sure to show your love for these amazing athletes!
Whose Skills Will Shine This Week?
The competition is fierce with several standout performances from local athletes. It’s time to cast your vote for the Girls Athlete of the Week. Just look at the phenomenal achievements from this week’s nominees:
- Ashlyn Blackstone from White Knoll softball, who impressed everyone by going 4-for-6 and racking up five RBIs last week.
- Aspen Boulware of Gray Collegiate softball shone bright with three home runs and seven RBIs over three victories, going 3-for-6 at the plate.
- Makenzie Brown from Gilbert softball, who had a stellar week, hitting 6-for-8 with three RBIs in crucial region wins.
- Hailey Jimenez Cortez of Brookland-Cayce soccer, who wowed fans by scoring 9 goals and providing 3 assists in just three matches.
- Saniya Flemming from Richland Northeast softball, who went a perfect 6-for-6 with a triple and six RBIs last week.
- Mia Hendry from Blythewood soccer, delivering 3 goals and 6 assists over two victories.
- Payton Melinauskas of Lexington softball, who went 6-for-8 with three triples and two RBIs.
- Savanna Padgett from Pelion softball, hitting 4-for-8, scored a home run, six RBIs, including a thrilling walk-off homer.
- Ava Sapp from Hammond softball, boasting a 2-0 record with an astonishing 17 strikeouts over 14 innings pitched.
Coaches can nominate exceptional athletes for next week by sending an email to the organizer by 1 p.m. every Monday. This is a fantastic chance for schools to showcase their best talent!
And What About the Boys?
Not to be left out, the boys are also ready to strut their stuff! Check out the nominees for the Boys Athlete of the Week:
- Rohan Bremmer from AC Flora baseball had a remarkable showing, going 4-for-8 and driving in four RBIs, complete with a walk-off hit.
- Johnny Collins of Blythewood baseball put on a show with 6 shutout innings giving up just one hit and hitting well at 5-for-7.
- Wyatt Hightower from Chapin golf shot a sizzling 1-under 70, earning him the title at the Lexington County Golf Championship.
- Malachi Merkovsky of Chapin lacrosse scored an incredible 9 goals while assisting on 4 more in two wins.
- Drew McCall from Hammond lacrosse notched an impressive 10 goals with 4 assists.
- Mason Mills of Newberry baseball secured a complete-game victory, also hitting 3-for-6 with five RBIs.
- Ethan Moody from Richland Northeast track & field took the gold in the 110 and 400 hurdles.
- Candler Morden of Dutch Fork baseball celebrated a win against Lexington with an impressive 11 strikeouts and three RBIs.
- Mason O’Cain from Ben Lippen baseball went 4-for-6 with three RBIs in three victories.
Don’t forget, the votes are in for last week, and the winner for the Girls Athlete of the Week was Ava Martin from Saluda softball! Let’s see who walks away with it this week!
Remember!
Voting closes this Friday at noon, and the results will be revealed on Twitter, so don’t miss out! Keep your eyes peeled for the exciting updates throughout the spring sports season! Each week will bring new superstars and unforgettable performances. Go out and root for your favorites!
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- Encyclopedia Britannica: Sports
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- Google News: Spring High School Sports
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