Voters came out to support top athletes last week, and taking the top spot as the OnFocus Athlete(s) of the Week, August 28 to September 3 were the duo of Josie Ertl and Maggie Baltus of Auburndale Volleyball, 2ith 271 votes.
In a tie for second place with 156 votes each were Andrew Brown of Neillsville/Granton Football and Abby Ongna of Marshfield Volleyball.
OnFocus Athlete of the Week, August 28 – September 3
- Andrew Brown, Neillsville/Granton Football – Brown had a huge night for the Wardogs in their 35-8 win over Elk Mound. Brown rushed for 234 yards and had a pair of long touchdown runs for N/G.
- Abby Ongna, Marshfield Volleyball – Marshfield is off to a 15-2 start, and Ongna is a big reason for the Tigers’ success. Ongna collected 34 kills and 34 digs on Saturday as Marshfield dominated at its home invite, sweeping all opponents in straight sets.
- Alex Edwards/Grant Olson, Columbus Catholic Boys Soccer – Edwards had three goals and Olson two goals in the Dons’ 5-2 win over Amherst. The duo alsoassisted on each other’s goals in the win.
- Josie Ertl/Maggie Baltus, Auburndale Eagles Volleyball – Ertl collected 41 kills and Baltus had 41 digs as Auburndale went 3-0 at the Wausau West Quad on Thursday, defeating Lakeland, Wausau West and Marathon.
- Thomas Bates, Newman Catholic Football – Coming back from a season-ending surgery last year, Bates is returning to form. The running back collected three second-quarter touchdowns and had four for the evening, rushing for 76 yards on 10 carries as Newman improved to 2-0 with a 49-6 drubbing of Florence.
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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]
