OnFocus Athlete of the Week, September 17 – September 23

Check out the area’s top performers nominated for OnFocus Athlete of the Week, September 17 – September 23!

 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. 

Athlete of the Week and Team of the Week:

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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]