Voters came out in big numbers to show their support for the area’s top performers last week. Collecting 634 votes, Columbus Catholic Volleyball’s Izzy Hoglund was voted the OnFocus Athlete of the Week, September 17 – September 23.
Finishing right behind in second place was Troy Duellman of Gilman Football with 612 votes.
- Grace Herrem of Fall Creek Volleyball received 231 votes
- Abby Ongna of Marshfield Volleyball picked up 195 votes
- Tyler Ackerman of Newman Football earned 144 votes
OnFocus Athlete of the Week, September 17 – September 23
- Grace Herrem, Fall Creek Volleyball – Herrem served up 16 aces and collected 38 digs as Fall Creek took the title at the Cameron Volleyball Tounament, defeating Rice Lake, Colfax, Prairie Farm, Boyceville and Cameron.
- Izzy Hoglund, Columbus Catholic Volleyball – Hoglund reached a career milestone for the Dons in the win over Neillsville, collecting her 1,000th career dig.
- Tyler Ackerman, Newman Catholic Football(nominated online) – In Newmanś 40-12 win over Port Edwards, Tyler had 302 Rushing Yards and 2 Rushing Touchdowns, 147 Passing Yards, and 2 Passing Touchdowns.
- Troy Duellman, Gilman Football – Duellman rushed for 128 yards and had touchdown runs of 29, 12, 7 and 24 yards and 15 tackles as Gilman remained unbeaten with a 28-12 win over Owen-Withee.
- Abby Ongna, Marshfield Volleyball – In the Tigers´ WVC sweep of Wausau West, Ongna picked up her 1,000th kill.
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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]
