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Week 9 Indiana
High School Athletes of
the Week
* Caiden Verrett, Hanover Central (Cedar Lake)
FootballSenior carried the ball 13 times for 134
yards and four TDs and caught a 45-yard TD pass in a 48-26 win over
Hammond Central. Has 1,208 yards rushing and 24 total TDs this season
and 3,063 career-rushing yards and 65 total career
TDs.
* Haylee Mathas, Riverton Parke (Montezuma)
VolleyballSenior had 50 digs in a 3-2 win over
Covington and reached 500 digs on the season for the third straight
year. Currently has 2,023-career
digs.
Below is the latest
round of
nominees...
Week 10 Indiana
High School Athlete of
the Week Nominees
* Hank Lin, Columbus North Boys TennisSenior won the IHSAA state singles title to cap an undefeated season (27-0) and become the program’s first state champ. Finished state runner-up last season.
* Quinn Gillman, Franklin County (Brookville) FootballSenior had four interceptions (returned on for a TD) and six tackles, completed 17-of-23 passes for 198 yards and two TDs and carried the ball 18 times for 91 yards and two TDs in a 33-19 win over Rushville. Has thrown for 1,918 yards and 22 TDs and rushed for 1,073 yards and 12 TDs this season. Also has six INTs, two caused fumbles, a fumble recovery and 45 tackles this season.
* Stefan Bartlett, Bloomington South Boys SoccerEniro had a hat trick (three goals) in a 5-2 3A Semi-State win over Southport. Has 19 goals this season and 55 career points (24 goals and seven assists).
* Masyn Chalfant, Tri (Straughn) FootballSophomore scored six TDs in a 55-0 win over Wes-Del. Carried the ball 11 times for 151 yards and four TDs and caught two passes for 59 yards and two TDs. Has 19 total TDs this season.
* Calla Ogden, Calumet Christian (Griffith) VolleyballSenior had 135 assists last week as the Patriots went 5-1. Has 990 assists this season (ninth in the state) and 2,318 for her career. Also has 614 career digs.
* Nathan Byrd, Scottsburg FootballJunior completed 10-of-16 passes for 277 yards and six TDs and ran for a TD in a 76-9 win over Owen Valley. Has thrown for 2,049 yards and 32 TDs this season. Career numbers read 4,892 yards passing and 75 total TDs accounted for (66 passing).
* Jett Goldsberry, Heritage Hills (Lincoln City) FootballJunior carried the ball 19 times for 187 yards and five TDs and completed 11-of-18 passes for 131 yards in a 35-18 win over Gibson Southern. Career numbers read 2,698 yards passing and 35 TDs and 2,653 rushing yards and 45 TDs.
* Parker Weir, South Vermillion (Clinton) FootballSenior caught eight passes for 241 yards and three TDs in a 38-36 win over North Posey. Has 39 receptions for 847 yards and 16 total TDs this season.
Previous
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Week 2 Indiana
High School Athletes of
the Week
* Brock Shank, Northwestern (Kokomo)
FootballSenior went over 4,000-career passing yards
with 412 yards and six TDs on 15-of-27 passing in a 45-27 win over
Eastern. Now has 4,166 career yards and 37
TDs.
* Ava McCune, Culver Community (Culver) Girls
SoccerFreshman scored six goals in a 7-2 win over
South Bend Riley and three goals in a 4-2 win over DeMotte Christian.
Her 17 goals and 36 points currently rank seventh and ninth nationally,
respectively.
*Cale Barger, Scottsburg Boys
SoccerJunior scored seven goals in an 8-0 win over
Lanesville.
Week 4 Indiana
High School Athletes of
the Week
* Liam Hannon, Muncie Burris Boys
SoccerSenior scored his 50th point this season with a
goal in a 2-1 win over Heritage Christian. Also had three goals and
four assists in a 10-0 win over Seton Catholic and three goals and three
assists in a 9-0 win over Liberty Christian. Has 168 career points (58
goals and 52 assists).
* Stella Wolfe, Corydon Central Girls
SoccerJunior had four goals in a 10-0 win over
Trinity Lutheran and three goals in a 7-0 win over Austin. Has 14 goals
this season.
* Grace Sailors, North Miami (Denver)
VolleyballJunior reached 500 career kills with 21 in
a 3-0 win over Argos. Also had 22 kills in a 3-1 win over Lewis Cass.
Her 270 kills this season currently ranks second in
Indiana.
Week 5 Indiana
High School Athletes of
the Week
* Corbin Johnson, South Decatur (Greensburg)
FootballSenior went over 4,000-career rushing yards
and scored 40 points in a 53-12 win over Crimson. Rushed for
278 yards and four TDs on 20 carries, intercepted three passes (retuned
two for TDs), scored on a 2-point conversion run and added a safety. His
18 TDs and 122 points this season rank fifth nationally. Currently has
4,001 career rushing yards and 56 TDs. Has 4,819 career all-purpose
yards and 60 total TDs. Averages 12.1 points per game over his career
(32 games).
* Colin Cook, Northwestern (Kokomo)
FootballMaking his first start, freshman completed
18-of-27 passes for 435 yards and seven TDs in a 47-16 win over Whitko.
Coming into the game he was 1-for-4 for seven yards in two previous
appearances.
*
Dominic Garzolini and Aden Wallace, South Vermillion (Clinton, Ind.)
FootballSenior pass and catch tandem turned up huge
in 48-14 win over Covington, Garzolini completed 16-of-23 passes for 417
yards and six TDs, while Wallace caught eight passes for 220 yards and
three TDs. Garzolini has thrown for 1,542 yards and 20 TDs in five
games, while Wallace has 27 receptions for 648 yards and eight
TDs.
Week 6 Indiana
High School Athletes of
the Week
* Emory Smith, Bethesda Christian (Brownsburg) Girls
SoccerSenior
surpassed 150 career points with 28 (12 goals and four assists) in wins
over Greenwood Christian Academy, Indy genesis HomeSchool and
Indianapolis Shortridge. Her 38 goals and 85 points this season both
reank third in Indiana and are fifth and sixth nationally, respectively.
Currently has 71 career goals, 13 assists and 155
points.
* Cian Moore, Covington
FootballSenior went over 2,000-career rushing yards
and 3,000-career all-purpose yards with 323 yards and five TDs on 18
carries in a 38-0 win over Parke Heritage. Also had 10 tackles, an
interception and forced fumble.
Week 7 Indiana
High School Athletes of
the Week
* Levi Muhlenkamp, Jay County (Portland) Boys
SoccerSenior followed up a six-goal game against
Blackford with a seven-goal outing in a win over Liberty Christian. His
34 goals this season rank second in Indiana and 26th nationally. His 71
points are fifth and 48,
respectively.
*Samir Del Rio, Boone Grove (Valparaiso)
FootballSenior caught seven passes for 178 yards and
four TDs, made 12 tackles and returned a fumble for a TD in a 47-28 win
over Whiting. Has 52 receptions for 786 yards and 10 TDs this
season.
Week 8 Indiana
High School Athletes of
the Week
* Braylen Townsend, Bloomington South
FootballJunior carried the ball 37 times for 337
yards and five TDs and caught a 60-yard TD pass in a 68-57loss to
Brebeuf Jesuit Prep. Has rushed for 1,305 yards and 15 TDs this
season.
* Sophie Goodwin, Lapel Girls SoccerJunior
had three straight hat tricks (three goals) in wins over Elwood (two)
and Tipton. Has 73 points this season (29 goals and 15
assists).
