News Summary
Voting has begun for the Midlands High School Spring Sports Athlete of the Week, highlighting talented athletes in various sports. Fans can support their favorites until Friday at noon. The athlete with the most votes will earn recognition, while nominees will be featured throughout the spring season. Coaches can nominate athletes for future polls. This week’s nominees include standout performances from local softball and soccer players, including multiple hits and goals. Let’s celebrate our exceptional young athletes by casting your vote!
Voting Open for Midlands High School Spring Sports Athlete of the Week
Spring is in full swing in the Midlands, and that means our high school athletes are out there giving it their all in various sports. Right now, the spotlight is shining brightly on the talented athletes from the area, as voting kicks off for this week’s Girls Athlete of the Week. Fans, it’s time to show your support!
What You Need to Know
Voting is currently open and will close on Friday at noon. The athlete who garners the most votes will be announced soon after on social media. You can catch all the updates on a popular Twitter page dedicated to the athletes. Not only will the winner receive recognition, but nominees will also be featured in weekly polls for the entire spring sports season. It’s a fantastic way to celebrate our local talent!
If you’re a coach and want to nominate an outstanding athlete for next week’s voting, make sure to send an email by 1 p.m. on Mondays. It’s a simple, straight-forward process that puts the community spotlight on our exceptional young athletes.
This Week’s Exciting Nominees
Now, let’s get to the real fun – the nominees for this week’s Athlete of the Week! Here’s the lineup showcasing incredible performances:
- Ashlyn Blackstone, White Knoll softball: A senior first baseman, Ashlyn hit an impressive 4-for-6 with 5 RBIs.
- Aspen Boulware, Gray Collegiate softball: This sophomore made headlines with a remarkable game, going 3-for-6 with 3 home runs and 7 RBIs.
- Makenzie Brown, Gilbert softball: An outstanding 6-for-8 with 3 RBIs in clutch region victories.
- Hailey Jimenez Cortez, Brookland-Cayce girls soccer: Scoring 9 goals along with 3 assists in just 3 matches – now that’s what we call domination!
- Saniya Flemming, Richland Northeast softball: A senior outfielder, she went 6-for-6 with a triple and drove in 6 RBIs.
- Mia Hendry, Blythewood soccer: This junior midfielder tallied 3 goals and 6 assists in 2 victories.
- Payton Melinauskas, Lexington softball: Our senior centerfielder had a stellar showing, hitting 6-for-8 with 3 triples and 2 RBIs.
- Savanna Padgett, Pelion softball: Known for her clutch performances, she went 4-for-8 with a home run and 6 RBIs, including a thrilling walk-off homer.
- Ava Sapp, Hammond softball: A junior pitcher who showcased her skill by going 2-0 with 17 strikeouts in just 14 innings.
Celebrating Last Week’s Winner
As we look back, congratulations are in order for Ava Martin from Saluda softball, who took home the honors for last week’s Athlete of the Week! The competition was tough, featuring nominees like Kaylan Boudreau with an impressive 6-for-10 performance, Lila Bowers from Chapin soccer, and several others who showed remarkable talent on the field. The votes painted a clear picture of how talented our athletes are!
With each week, we have the chance to cheer on our local athletes, so let’s keep the momentum going! Your voice counts, and every vote matters when it comes to showcasing the incredible talent in our community.
The stage is set for more thrilling performances, so don’t forget to cast your vote and help recognize the stars of our spring sports season. Together, let’s celebrate the amazing achievements of our Midlands-area athletes!
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Additional Resources
- The State: Athlete of the Week Voting
- Wikipedia: High School Sports
- AOL: Midlands High School Vote
- Google Search: Midlands High School Athletes
- ABC12: Athlete of the Week
- Encyclopedia Britannica: High School Athletics
- The State: Local High School Sports
- Google News: South Carolina High School Sports
