This week, The Courier Journal has announced nominees for the girls athlete of the week. The nominees have demonstrated consistency on softball diamonds and lacrosse fields. Voting is currently open for the award, with the poll closing at 6 p.m. Thursday and the winner being announced on Friday.
Among the nominees are Tia Ice from Assumption, who had an impressive performance with seven hits, including a home run, and seven RBIs in games against Meade County, Mercy, and South Warren. Kylie McRoberts from Whitefield Academy also made the list, with two wins and 16 strikeouts against Portland Christian and Jeffersontown.
Sophie Sheehan from Ballard had an equally impressive performance with eight goals and one assist in games against Collins and North Oldham. Allie Streble from Mercy also had an outstanding showing with eight hits, including a home run, three RBIs, and a walk in games against North Bullitt, Assumption, and Bullitt East.
Hailey Voss from Sacred Heart contributed to her team’s success by scoring five goals and an assist to help Sacred Heart secure wins over Mercy and Mariemont (Cincinnati). For more high school sports coverage and news, subscribe to The Courier Journal today and sign up for the high school sports newsletter. Don’t forget to follow The Courier Journal’s sports Instagram page @courierjournal_sports for updates on local and statewide events.