Vote! Who should be Maps Credit Union boys Athlete of the Week?
The Statesman Journal has released its weekly nominees for the Maps Credit Union boys Athlete of the Week, featuring standout performances from high school athletes across the Salem-Keizer area. The nominees come from various spring sports including track and field, baseball, and golf. Fans can vote online for the athlete they believe is most deserving until the poll closes Thursday morning.
- ▪Vinny Arnold threw 180 feet, 11 inches in the javelin, earning third place at the Stayton Invitational and the second-best mark in Class 4A this season.
- ▪David Rice ran a personal-best 10.91 seconds in the 100-meter dash, achieving the seventh-best time in Class 5A this spring.
- ▪Grant Hemelstrand won the Oregon West Conference district golf tournament with a 36-hole total of 158 and helped his team qualify for the state championships.
- ▪Ryan Laro recorded three hits, five runs, and two RBIs in a 13-7 victory over South Salem.
- ▪Henry Wort pitched a complete five-inning game with 12 strikeouts, no walks, and one hit allowed in a key baseball matchup.
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