Voters came out to support top performers in the area, and it was Tristan Smazal of Abbotsford/Colby Wrestling who took the top spot, as Athlete of the Week, January 29 to February 4, collecting 339 votes.
Lucas Yeske of Auburndale Boys Basketball finished second, with 306 votes.
Taking third place was Nathan Zarins of Thorp/Owen-Withee Boys Wrestling with 171 votes.
Link: Nominate Top Athletic Performances: Athlete of the Week and Team of the Week
OnFocus Athlete of the Week, January 29 to February 4
- Dylan Suchocki, Pacelli Boys Wrestling – Suchocki took first a the CWC Boys Wrestling Meet at 112 pounds. After earning byes in the first two rounds, Suchocki picked up 18-2 and 15-6 wins to take the title.
- Nathan Zarins, Thorp/Owen-Withee Boys Wrestling – Zarins took the title at 285 pounds at the Cloverbelt Conference Wrestling Meet, earning second and third period wins.
- Lucas Yeske, Auburndale Boys Basketball – Yeske had a season-high 30 points for the Eagles in their 84-57 win over Prentice
- Tristen Smazal, Abby/Colby Boys Wrestling – Smazal captured the 113 pound title at the Cloverbelt Conference Wrestling Meet, earning a pin and 12-0 major decision.
- Logan Mayer, Pacelli Boys Basketball – Mayer had a season-high 29 points for the Cardinals in their 93-62 win over Menominee Indian.
Voting ends THURSDAY at 5:00 PM
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Author: David Keech
David Keech is a retired teacher and works as a sportswriter, sports official and as an educational consultant. He has reported on amateur sports since 2011, known as 'KeechDaVoice.' David can be reached at [email protected]
