OnFocus Athlete of the Week, January 7 – January 13

Check out the area’s top performers nominated for OnFocus Athlete of the Week, January 7 – January 13

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OnFocus Athlete of the Week, January 7 – January 13

• Axel Tegels/Tucker Salzgeber, Cadott Boys Wrestilng – Tegels(215) and Salzgeber(285) claimed second place finishes for the Hornets at the Ladysmith Wrestling Invitational.
• Daniel Adomaitis, Phillips Boys Wrestling – Adomaitis took first place at 150 pounds for the Loggers at the Ladysmith Invitational, earning a pair of first period pins and a decision. Adomaitis is now 29-4 on the season.
• Sophia Coker, Athens Girls Basketball – Coker had a monster of a game in Athens’ 54-44 win over Abbotsford. The senior post player picked up 22 points and pulled down 23 rebounds in the win. Coker is averaging 22.3 points and 12.5 rebounds per game this season for the Bluejays.
• Kyla Krause, Medford Gymnastics – Krause earned the All-Around Title in Medford’s GNC matchup with Marshfield last week. Krause took first in the balance beam, vault and uneven bars, and was third on the floor exercise.
• Tristen Smazal/Tanner Halopka, Abbotsford/Colby Boys Wrestling – Smazal(120) and Halopka(165) earned first place finishes for Abby/Colby at the Ladysmith Invitational. Smazal(26-7) collected three decisions, against opponents with solid records(21-5, 26-6 and 31-6.) Halopka earned his championship with pins in 23 and 47 seconds.

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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]