Voting for the OnFocus Athlete of the Week, December 12 – December 18 produced nearly 1500 votes for top area performers.
Lauren Kraus of Stratford came out the winner, receiving 670 votes and the title of OnFocus Athlete of the Week, December 12 – December 18.
Sam Wilczek of Columbus Catholic collected an impressive 341 votes to gain second place.
A tight race for third saw Noah Schultz of Spencer pick up 217 votes, with Colby’s Carter Grewe taking fourth place with 214 votes.
OnFocus Athlete of the Week, December 12 – December 18
- Sam Wilczek, Columbus Catholic Boys Basketball (nominated online) – Wilczek scored a career-high 29 points in the Dons’ 79-71 win over Regis, and then produced a game-winning three pointer with 3.7 seconds left in Columbus’ 64-62 win over Owen-Withee.
- Mason Prey, Newman Catholic Boys Basketball – Prey is averaging over 22 points for the Cardinals, who picked up three wins this week, defeating Spencer, Assumption and Auburndale.
- Carter Grewe, Colby Boys Wrestling – Grewe dominated at 195 at the Auburndale Invitational on Saturday. The senior standout picked up three pins to take first, outscoring his opponents 33-0.
- Lauren Kraus, Stratford Girls Basketball (nominated online) – Kraus scored 17 points in the Tigers’ 43-32 win over Loyal.
- Noah Schultz, Spencer Boys Basketball(nominated online) – Schultz scored 18 points to lead Spencer to a 74-43 thumping of Greenwood.
OnFocus Team of the Week, December 12 – December 18
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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]
