Vote! Who should be Maps Credit Union girls Athlete of the Week?
The Statesman Journal has released its weekly nominees for the Maps Credit Union girls Athlete of the Week, highlighting standout performances from high school athletes in the Salem area. The nominees represent various sports including softball, tennis, and track and field, with their achievements during recent competitions. Readers can vote online for the athlete they believe is most deserving, with the poll closing Thursday morning.
- ▪Mariela Hajdaravic, a Sprague tennis freshman, qualified for the OSAA state championships by finishing as the top singles player at her conference district meet.
- ▪Maddi Jones of Dallas softball had three hits, a home run, and five RBIs while also pitching three innings with three strikeouts in an 18-3 win over Silverton.
- ▪Natalie Macik hit a three-run home run to help McNary secure a 9-5 victory over West Salem, clinching a key win in the Central Valley Conference.
- ▪Mila Morley threw 140 feet, 9 inches in the javelin at the Stayton Invitational, achieving the top mark in Class 4A this season.
- ▪Ava Sanchez ran a 25.82-second 200-meter dash, earning first place and recording the seventh-best time in Class 5A this spring.
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