Voters came out in epic numbers to support top performances by local standout athletes, setting season highs in voting numbers. After the dust settles, it was Lauren Homolka of Marshfield Volleyball that picked up the title of OnFocus Athlete of the week, October 13 – October 19, earning 1,163 votes!
Earning 854 votes(more than enough to win most weeks) and taking second place was the duo of Katie Kornowski/Lenna Mayer of Stevens Point Volleyball.
Third place went to Samya Hughes of Nekoosa Volleyball with 393 votes.
Fourth place was collected by Lakeland Boys Soccer Standout Dominic Gironella with 165 votes. Nash Krcmar earned fifth place with 143 votes.
OnFocus Athlete of the Week, October 13 – October 19
- Dominic Gironella, Lakeland Boys Soccer – The senior was key in Lakeland’s Great Northern Conference Championship, leading the GNC with 19 goals and 42 points overall.
- Lauren Homolka, Marshfield Volleyball – Homolka played an instrumental role in Marshfield’s conference title this season, leading the Wisconsin Valley Conference in kills(133) and blocks/set (1.15)
- Samya Hughes, Nekoosa Volleyball – Hughes collected 473 kills this season, good for fifth in the state. The Papermakers claimed the South Central Conference Title this season with a 9-1 record, 20-13 overall.
- Nash Krcmar, Nekoosa Football – The senior quarterback/defensive back came up Big all season long for the Papermakers. Krcmar picked up 6 interceptions, tied for second in the state.
- Katie Kornowski / Lenna Mayer, Stevens Point Volleyball – Kornowski led the Wisconsin Valley Conference in assists with 414 and Mayer was the conference leader in digs with 267. Kornowski picked up 979 assists on the season, tops in the state! Mayer’s 540 digs were the third-most in the state!
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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]
