Vote now: Who should be SBLive Ohio's high school athlete of the week (April 18-24)?
Here are the candidates for SBLive’s Ohio high school athlete of the week for April 18-24. Read through the nominees and cast your vote. Voting will conclude Sunday at 11:59 p.m. If you would like to make a nomination in a future week, email swanson@scorebooklive.com or tag us on Twitter or Instagram at @SBLiveOH.
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Lilly Altman, Hoover girls lacrosse
In three games, Altman totaled nine goals and an assist. The senior had two goals in a 13-11 win vs. Lake, two goals in an 8-7 loss to Stow and five goals and an assist in a 14-10 win vs. Kenston.
Makayla Ball, Carrollton softball
Went 2-for-5, had three RBIs and one run in a 13-12 Game 1 win over Cleveland Central Catholic and then went 4-for-4, had two RBIs and two runs in a 12-2 Game 2 win.
Olivia Banks, Athens softball
In a series vs. Philo she went 3-for-3, had a single, two doubles and two RBIs in a 15-3 Game 1 win, then went 4-for-4 at the plate with two doubles, two triples and three runs to defeat Philo 12-10 in Game 2.
Caleb Collins, Lake baseball
Had a home run and four RBIs in the Blue Streaks’ 6-2 win over Woodridge 6-2, plus two singles in a 10-1 win vs. Hudson.
Hunter Ellis, West Holmes tennis
Went 9-0 for the season as he won his singles match 6,1- 6-0 to lead the Knights past Claymont 5-0.
Cole Fisher, Worthington Kilbourne boys lacrosse
In two games, Fisher totaled five goals and three assists. He totaled four goals and three assists in an 18-6 win vs. Westerville North and a goal in a 7-6 loss to Thomas Worthington.
Devon Lenham, St. Vincent-St. Mary baseball
Had a single, double, two runs and two RBIs in the Irish’s 15-0 win over Carvers Bay (South Carolina).
Owen Meacham, Riverside baseball
The junior led his pack going 2-for-3 with an RBI, a walk, a run and two stolen bases as the Beavers pushed past Shaker Heights 7-2.
Megan Mlinaric, Gilmour Academy softball
Reached a career milestone as she fanned 11 in a tie vs. Magnificat to eclipse 200 strikeouts.
Anna Morrow, Firestone softball
Was efficient from the plate going 4-for-5 with two RBIs and three runs to help beat Sandy Valley 12-2.
Camille Neutzling, Perry girls track and field
Set new personal records as she won the 100-meter hurdles in 15.99 seconds and the 300-meter hurdles in 48.26 seconds.
Hailyn Shuster, Solon softball
Shuster had a perfect day at the plate in an 11-10 win over Twinsburg, going 5-for-5 with four RBIs and three runs and driving in the game-winning run.
Ethan Stewart, Meigs baseball
Stewart became the ninth pitcher in Ohio high school baseball history to strike out 21 batters in a win over Athens. He threw a one-hitter and went 4-for-4 at the plate with a three-run home run, two doubles and six RBIs.
Mackenzie Ward, Lake softball
Ward went 4-for-4 with two home runs, including a grand slam, and 10 RBIs in an 18-5 victory over Massillon. She also had a double, grand slam and a single to help defeat McKinley 15-2.
Shaun White, Big Walnut boys track and field
Had a season-best week at the Chillicothe Cavalier Invitational, taking the 100-meter dash, 200-meter dash (new personal record), and was a part of the first-place 4x200 making history as top five in school history and the 4x100, another top five in school history.
Jack Williams, Wooster baseball
Had a double, two hits, two RBIs and two runs scored in an 18-0 win over Mansfield. Had two hits and totaled four Ks in four innings to help the Generals to a 7-5 win over Brecksville-Broadview Heights.
