Vote now: Who should be SBLive Ohio's high school athlete of the week (April 23-29)?
Here are the candidates for SBLive’s Ohio high school athlete of the week for April 23-29. 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 athleteoftheweek@scorebooklive.com.
Erica Baldoza, Midview girls track and field
Won the 100-meter dash (12.93) and 200-meter dash (26.57) at the Margaretta Invitational. Baldoza owns eight of the 10 fastest 200-meter times in program history.
Brooke Chapman, Olentangy Orange girls track and field
The freshman won two events at the Milt Will Invitational. She placed first in the 100-meter hurdles (new personal record of 15.68) and the 300-meter hurdles (new personal record of 47.27). Chapman was also runner-up in the 1600-meter, finishing in 5:13.80.
Ben Ewing, Kings boys lacrosse
Recorded his 300th career save in the Knights' 14-7 win over Lebanon.
Addie Farmer, Riverdale softball
In a 20-6 win over Cory-Rawson, she allowed one run and struck out three batters over four innings. At the plate, Farmer had two home runs, including a grand slam, and six RBIs.
Nick Frontino, St. Ignatius baseball
Had two hits, drove in three RBIs and blasted a home run to help the Wildcats beat Berea 5-3.
Kendra Hammonds, Athens softball
In a dominant win, the junior went 3-for-4 with four RBIs to defeat Nelsonville (New York) 22-1. Earlier that week, Hammonds recorded her 100th career hit in a 13-6 over John Glenn.
Shane Helman, Padua boys lacrosse
The senior had a hat trick in a 9-3 win over Holy Name and scored four goals in a 15-2 victory over Lakewood on Senior Day.
McKayla Jellison, Watkins Memorial softball
The senior hit two home runs, her sixth over three games, to best Marysville 8-4 in six innings.
Nolan Kirsh, Chardon baseball
Was 2-for-4 from the plate, launched a home run and drove in three RBIs to defeat Eastlake North 6-2 in 10 innings.
Ben Leopold, Wadsworth baseball
Went 3-for-4 with four RBIs to top Crestwood 10-2.
Alex Lesh, New Albany boys volleyball
The senior captain set a new program record for assists in a single season with 568 assists.
AJ Likowski, Wooster baseball
The sophomore drove in three runs to help defeat Mansfield Senior 13-3 on Senior Night.
Erica Massey, Holy Name softball
Stayed hot at the plate with two home runs and three RBIs to down Buckeye 4-3.
McKennah Metzger, Aurora softball
The Kent State commit tossed a perfect game with 11 strikeouts on the mound while also hitting a homer and driving in three runs in a 10-0 win over Copley.
Michael Murphy, Mason baseball
Recorded seven strikeouts in four innings to anchor the Comets to a 5-1 win over Princeton.
Mara Newhouse, Covington softball
Hit a home run and drove in five runs in a 23-0 win over Troy Christian.
Jack Senghas, Keystone baseball
Drove in three RBIs to help lead the Wildcats to an 8-3 victory over Elyria.
Evan Shapiro, University School baseball
The Kent State commit pitched a complete game, allowing two hits, a walk and striking out 12 batters as the Preppers shut out Nordonia 2-0.
Lacie Stottlemire, Amherst Steele softball
In a 19-0 shutout over Avon Lake, the senior went 4-for-5 with a home run, two runs and four RBIs.
Carter Wachtel, Triway softball
The Georgia Tech commit allowed one hit through nine innings and struck out 18 in a 2-1 win over Tuslaw to improve the Titans’ record to 14-1.