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New to our site this year is our Student-Athlete of the Week. One boy and one girl student-athlete are recognized from each of the 7 leagues we cover. This will help us promote the accomplishments of our student-athletes on and off the field.
It is the “SEK-Sports.com Student-Athlete of the Week”.
The criteria:
- Only school athletic directors and coaches are eligible to nominate
- Only active, seasonal sports are eligible
- The nominee’s performance is considered by the SEK-Sports.com staff along with classroom performance as well as other school activities and community standing and involvement.
- Nominations are open on Wednesday morning and closed Sunday at noon
- 1 boy and 1 girl from each league will be named
- If there are no nominations for one or both genders or from a league then no “Student-Athlete of the Week” will be awarded for that week
Here is this week’s SEK-Sports.com Student-Athlete’s of the Week.
CNC LEAGUE
Boys
No nominations
Girls
Girard Sophomore Olivia Cullen – VOLLEYBALL
Olivia Cullen is only a sophomore but an integral part of Girard Volleyball. This week she hit a .433 out of the middle against Baxter to help lead the Lady Trojans to victory and is also stepped into a setter role when she is in the back row. Coach Christen Jackson also added, “She sacrifices everything to keep the ball in play. Look out for her the next few years, she will dominate.”
LYON COUNTY LEAGUE
Boys
No nominations
Girls
No nominations
PIONEER LEAGUE
Boys
Anderson County Offensive Line (Justin Stifter, Chaylin Peine, Nick Lybarger, Josh Stifter, Dalton Kellerman) – FOOTBALL
Coach Logan Pegram gave credit to one of offense that normally doesn’t get their name in the paper or called on broadcasts but will get recognition for our Student Athlete’s of the Week. “Weekend and week out they have performed very well as a unit. Seeing them work together for our offense to have the success that it has to this point is impressive. I love coaching this group everyday.” Their efforts allowed for Bo Dilliner to throw for 240 yards with 4 touchdowns as well as 82 yards rushing and a rushing touchdown. Tanner Spencer also recorded 170 yards and 3 touchdowns thanks to the efforts of the line in front of him.
Girls
Santa Fe Trail senior Marrit Mead – VOLLEYBALL
One of the leaders for the Lady Chargers, this past week Mead hit the milestone of 1,500 career digs. She is also leading the team in kills.
SOUTH CENTRAL BORDER LEAGUE
Boys
No nominations
Girls
No nominations
SEK LEAGUE
Boys
Coffeyville junior Kevin Frazier – SOCCER
Kevin has 4 shutouts in the last 5 matches the Golden Tornado have played and had a 10 save game against 6A Wichita West that helped Coffeyville secure a 1-0 victory.
Girls
No nominations
THREE RIVERS LEAGUE
Boys
Southeast junior Zaden Hendricks – FOOTBALL
Southeast remains undefeated thanks to junior Zaden Hendrick’s 239 yards rushing on 17 carries and three touchdowns on Friday night.
Girls
Marmaton Valley senior Bailey Griffith – VOLLEYBALL
Bailey played great night in Tuesday’s VB contest with 18 kills, 3 blocks and 15 points.
TRI-VALLEY LEAGUE
Boys
No nominations
Girls
Eureka sophomore Gracie Walden – VOLLEYBALL
Gracie had 34 service points, 108 good serve receptions, and 97 digs. Gracie was very consistent offensively and defensively for the Tornadoes this week. Her ability to read and her quickness played a huge role in the team’s success this week.