Check out the excellent batch of nominees for the OnFocus Athlete of the Week, October 23 to October 29!
Link: Nominate Top Athletic Performances: Athlete of the Week and Team of the Week
OnFocus Athlete of the Week, October 23 – October 29
- Sara Mlodik, D.C. Everest Girls Cross Country – Mlodik is a state champion, winning the Division 1 Girls race at the WIAA State Cross Country Championships on Saturday afternoon, in a time of 18:06.6.
- Karter Butt, Edgar Football – The junior once again came up big for the Wildcats, rushing for 143 yards on 26 carries, and had touchdown runs of 4 and 14 yards in Edgarś 15-8 win over Spring Valley in Level 2 of the WIAA Playoffs. Butt was a major defensive force on defense as well, collecting 11 solo tackles and 3 assisted tackles.
- Owen Clark, Lakeland Union Boys Cross Country – Clark represented area Division 2 runners well, taking third place at the WIAA State Division 2 Cross Country Meet on Saturday.
- Keagan Jirschele, Mosinee Football – Jirschele was a difference maker Friday evening, and despite the visiting Rice Lake Warriors doing everything they could to not allow the elusive athlete to impact the game, Jirschele had a busy night. Jirschele returned an interception 52 yards for a score to give Mosinee an early 7-6 lead, and then scored on four pass receptions from quarterback Gavin Obremski. Keagan had 10 catches for 158 yards to go along with his five touchdowns in the 42-33 loss.
- Klare Pilger / Jocelyn Trzebiatowski, SPASH Girls Swimming – Trzebiatowski(200 freestyle, 500 freestyle) and Pilger(100 freestyle, 100 backstroke) each had a pair of wins for the Panthers, and were members of the Panthers´ 200 freestyle relay and 400 freestyle relay teams at the WVC Girls Swim Meet on Thursday.
Voting ends Thursday at 5:00 PM
Also vote: OnFocus Team of the Week, October 23- October 29
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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]
