Vote now: Who should be SBLive's Missouri High School Athlete of the Week (April 24-30)?
Here are the candidates for SBLive's Missouri High School Athlete of the Week as nominated by fans, readers and SBLive’s staff.
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THIS WEEK’S SBLIVE MISSOURI ATHLETE OF THE WEEK NOMINEES:
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Tyler Anderson, Fort Zumwalt East boys track and field
Set a new school record in the 400-meter dash with a time of 50.27, breaking the previous mark of 50.67 that was set in 2012.
Aaron Ashley, Nixa boys track and field
At the Republic Relays on Thursday, the sophomore broke a school record in the 3,200-meter run with a time of 9:40.50, winning the race. The previous mark was held by Mason Shank, set earlier this year.
Dylan Black, Herculaneum baseball
The right-hander set the school record for career strikeouts in a win against Affton with his 167th, passing the mark set by Mike Kinder in 2001. Later in the week, was 3-for-4 — a single shy of the cycle — and drove in four runs in an 11-1 win over Bayless.
Ally Burk, Mount Vernon softball
Hit a two-run home run and added an RBI single in a 12-6 win over Diamond on Friday.
Cooper Burks, Ash Grove baseball
Went 2-for-3 with three RBIs in a 6-1 win over Pierce City on Friday.
Cory Chostner, Hickman baseball
The East Central College signee posted a 4-for-4 day and drove in three runs in a 14-6 win over Hannibal on Wednesday.
Brycen Clark, Cape Notre Dame baseball
The catcher had a double, triple and a sac fly in his first three at-bats to help the Bulldogs beat Dexter, 5-1, in the SEMO Conference Tournament on Friday.
Gauge Claunch, Warrensburg baseball
His RBI triple in the bottom of the seventh was the game-winner over Clinton on Thursday, giving the Tigers a 6-5 win. He was 2-for-3 with 2 RBIs in the win.
Chris Coy, St. Joseph Benton baseball
The sophomore and Kansas baseball pledge threw a complete-game shutout and gave up only three hits in a 4-0 win over Maryville on Monday. He’s given up only one earned run all year.
Carolyn Cronin, Northwest girls track and field
Won first place in the high jump event with a leap of 5-4 1/4, the second-best height in school history.
Carter Crosnoe, Cape Central baseball
Got a single in the fifth inning allowed him to break the school record for career hits for the Tigers in an 11-4 win over New Madrid County Central on Friday.
Alice Crowley, John Burroughs girls soccer
The Bombers beat MICDS, 2-0, on Friday behind two goals from Crowley. The win secured a second straight Metro League title as well.
Kaylor Darnell, Webb City baseball
The right-hander that signed with Missouri Southern struck out 11 and gave up five hits in 6 2/3 innings during a 6-0 win over Carl Junction on Tuesday.
Aaliyah Dean, William Chrisman girls soccer
Picked both goals in a 2-1 win over Van Horn, which allowed the Bears to win the KC Cup.
Samantha Dowd, Poplar Bluff girls track and field
She won the 100-meter dash in 12.68 and was part of the 4x100 and 4x200 relays that were first at the Poplar Bluff Invitational on Tuesday.
Ty Earwood, St. Pius X (KC) baseball
The sophomore left-handed pitcher went six innings and struck out 10 while giving up only three hits in a 11-0 win over Bishop LeBlond on Thursday.
Chavi Flowers, Incarnate Word girls track and field
Set a new school record in the MWAA Conference meet on Saturday, running 57.73 in the 400-meter dash.
Thomas Garrett, Park Hill South boys track and field
The freshman won the 800- and 1,600-meter events at the Suburban Silver Freshmen Championship and then ran a 4:24.47 in the 1,600-meter to place fourth at the Park Hill Invitational — the best time for a freshman in the state.
Jaxson Grayson, Park Hill baseball
The senior, who signed with Missouri Western, was 2-for-3 with three RBIs in the Trojans’ 5-1 win over Staley on Wednesday.
Baden Hackworth, Jackson baseball
The St. Louis University signee broke a school record with his 37th RBI of the season by drawing a bases-loaded walk against Kennett on Tuesday. He broke the record set by Justice Crosnoe in 2017.
Daeton Hayslett, William Chrisman boys track and field
Won the 100-, 200-meter dashes and was part of a first-place 4x100-meter relay team for the Bears at the Independence School District City Championship.
Andrew Hauser, Rock Bridge boys track and field
Ran 4:12.87 in the 1,600-meter run at the Drake Relays High School Invitational in Des Moines, Iowa.
Izaiah Hill, Neosho track and field
Picked up a win in the 400-meter dash, while running on the 4x200 and 4x400 relay teams at the Webb City Invitational.
Gavin Hite, Hillsboro baseball
Picked up seven RBIs at the plate in an 18-3 win over Perryville, while also adding a save earlier in the week for the Hawks.
Jack Holubowski, Marquette baseball
The Missouri signee hit a walk-off two-run home run to help the Mustangs beat Francis Howell, 8-6, on Friday.
Ryan Hopwood, Marquette boys golf
Shot a 2-under 36 to help the Mustangs beat Oakville on Wednesday in Ballwin
Kylie Hunter, Stockton girls track and field
The Rockhurst University signee had first-place finishes in the 100-, 400- and 800-meter run at the Southwest Conference meet on Thursday in Sarcoxie.
Amelia Jenkins, Dexter softball
Helped Dexter snap a three-game losing streak by striking out 13 and giving up only four hits in a 13-7 win over Woodland on Monday.
Charlie Kinslow, West Platte boys track and field
Won the 400-, 800- and 1,600-meter events and was part of the winning 4x400 relay to help the Blue Jays win the KCI Conference Championship on Saturday.
Micah Lindsey, Carthage boys track and field
The Pittsburg State football signee had a throw of 56 feet to win the shot put event at the Girard (Kansas) Optimist Track and Field meet and broke a school record.
Chase Maddox, Staley baseball
The Central Methodist signee was 2-for-2 with a triple and four RBIs in a 13-2 win over Springfield Glendale on Saturday.
TJ McGhee, Park Hill South track and field
Broke an 11-year-old school record with a vault of 4.15 meters (13-7 1/2) at the Park Hill Invitational on Thursday.
Wyatt Miller, Francis Howell Central baseball
Had three hits and two RBIs in a win against Ft. Zumwalt West on Tuesday and followed up with a three-hit day including a home run and four RBIs in a win against Ft. Zumwalt South on Wednesday.
Nick Moore, Troy Buchanan boys track and field
Set a new school record in the 100-meter dash with a time of 10.84 at the Francis Howell Invitational on Friday.
Eltoum Murgus, North Kansas City boys track and field
Broke a school record in the 400-meter dash in 48.99 seconds at the Park Hill Invitational on Friday.
Kayleigh Norris, Harrisonville girls track and field
She broke the school record in the 800-meter with a winning time of 2:19.29 and also picked up a win in the 3,200-meter run in 11:14.58, which was her fastest time.
Camille Richey, Saxony Lutheran girls soccer
Scored a game-high four goals to help the Crusaders beat Kelly, 9-1, on Wednesday to snap a 3-game losing streak.
Cooper Robertson, Fort Zumwalt West baseball
The catcher and leadoff hitter was 3-for-4 with a double and three RBIs in a 12-8 win over Edwardsville (Ill.) on Saturday.
Harry Satterlee, Joplin boys golf
Fired a 70 to win first place at the Bird-Dog Invitational on Monday, holding off Nixa’s Jack Holden by two shots.
Sarah Saunders, North Point girls track and field
The sophomore broke the school record in the 300-meter hurdles at the North Point Open.
Charlie Schellhardt, CBC boys lacrosse
Broke a school record for points in a game with 16 in a win against Marquette on Wednesday.
Ian Schram, Festus boys track and field
Won the JCAA conference title in the 800-meter run in 1:56.06, which set a new meet record on Thursday.
Mikah Scott, Lee’s Summit West girls track and field
She took second place at the Al Davis/Mike Lillis Invitational and her time of 11.79 was a new school record in the 100-meter dash for the Titans.
Olivia Shipps, Drexel girls track and field
Set a new school record in the shot put with a throw of 12.45 meters (40 feet, 10 inches) to take first at the Prairie View Invitational on Thursday to break a school record. She also took first at the WEMO Conference meet on Saturday.
Ella Shy, Festus girls track and field
The senior went a perfect 3-for-3 in winning conference pole vault champions in the JCAA meet — her freshman season was called off due to cover — by jumping a conference record 11 feet.
Wyatt Simmons, Parkway South baseball
Was 3-for-3 with a double against Vianney and 2-for-3 against Seckman.
Molly Spane, Oran softball
She went 2-for-3 with a home run and two RBIs and struck out 18 in an 8-1 win over Scott County Central on Wednesday.
Curry Sutherland, Logan-Rogersville baseball
The Missouri State signee had a three-hit day, including a home run, in a 12-6 victory over Springfield Catholic on Tuesday.
Andy Thomason, Timberland boys track and field
Picked up first-place finishes in pole vault at both the Troy Trojan Invitational and the Dale Collier/Kirkwood Invitational. The latter was a jump of 4.55 meters (15 feet) that set a new school record.
Mia Wallis, Ladue girls lacrosse
Tallied nine goals in a 17-11 win over Francis Howell North on Monday
Troy Buchanan's Jocelyn Haynes voted SBLive's Missouri High School Athlete of the Week (April 17-23)
Previous winners: Blair Oaks' Chesney Luebbering (April 10-16), Kearney's Jadyn Barnes (April 3-9), Eureka's Callaway Combs (March 27-April 2), Purdy's Josh Brown (March 20-26), Raytown's Summer Yancy (March 13-19), Meadville's Korrie Holcer (March 6-11), Park Hills Central's Allysa O'Connor (Feb. 27-March 4), Mexico's DJ Long(Feb. 20-25), Whitfield's Tete Nelson (Feb. 13-18), St. Pius X-KC's Kate Sell (Feb. 6-11), Versailles' Ryder Williams (Jan. 30-Feb. 4), Branson's Kyshin Isringhausen (Jan. 23-28), Hannibal's Tristen Essig (Jan. 16-21), Liberty North's Avery True (Jan. 9-14), Timberland's Izzy Ackley (Jan. 2-7), St. Michael the Archangel's Victoria Swingle (Dec. 26-31), Lutheran North's Bryce Spiller (Dec. 19-24), Springfield Glendale's Reilly Heman (Dec. 12-17), Monett's Blaine Salsman (Dec. 5-10), East Buchanan's Trevor Klein (Nov. 28-Dec. 4), Reeds Spring's James Dowdy (Nov. 21-26), Reeds Spring's Caden Wiest (Nov. 14-19), Pleasant Hill's Dylan Kauffman (Nov. 7-12), Westminster Christian's Emma Fairchild, Seckman's Cole Ruble (Oct. 24-29), Fatima's Taylor Baumhoer (Oct. 17-22), Jasper's Juan Rivera (Oct. 10-15), Kirkwood's Deion Brown (Oct. 3-8), Parkway North's Zyan Royal (Sept. 26-Oct. 1), Liberty North's Ella Hayes (Sept. 19-24), North Platte's Colton Kirkham (Sept. 12-17), Truman's Freddie Sheppard (Sept. 4-10), Hannibal's Aneyas Williams (Aug. 29-Sept. 3) and Truman's Cecilia Mora (Aug. 22-28).
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