A pair of cross country runners battled for the top spot, and it was Nora Gremban of Northland Pines Cross Country that earned the title of OnFocus Athlete of the Week, October 15 – October 21, with 549 votes.
Autumn Michalski of Chequamegon Cross Country took second place with 524 votes.
Jazelle Hartwig of Athens Volleyball finished in third place with 230 votes.
OnFocus Athlete of the Week, October 15 – October 21
- Tess Bruckhart, Stevens Point Girls Cross Country – Bruckhart took first place at the Stevens Point Division 1 Girls Cross Country Sectionals and is headed to state.
- Lucy Dolan, Assumption Girls Cross Country – Dolan returns to state, after taking first place at the Colby Cross Country Sectionals on Saturday. Assumption took first place at the meet and the Royals will compete Saturday at The Ridges Golf Course in Wisconsin Rapids.
- Jazelle Hartwig, Athens Volleyball(nominated online) – Hartwig collected her 1,000 dig for Athens in their regional win over Port Edwards, and achieved a triple quadruple: 1,000 digs, kills and assists in her career at Athens.
- Autumn Michalski, Chequamegon Girls Cross Country(nominated online) – Michalski earned her third sectional championship and a trip to state, finishing 1:54 ahead of the field.
- Nora Gremban, Northland Pines Girls Cross Country – Gremban returns to the state cross country meet after taking first place in sectionals.
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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]
