As the high school spring sports season comes to a close, Eugene-area athletes are still putting in their best efforts and achieving impressive results. This week’s Register-Guard Athlete of the Week nominees include some of the top performers in various sports.
Senior Reagan Kumle of Springfield softball had an outstanding performance, hitting a double, three RBIs, and scoring a run in the Millers’ 10-3 victory over Ashland. Meanwhile, Churchill junior McKenzie Larsen secured two wins at No. 1 singles in girls tennis, defeating opponents from North Eugene and Willamette. Thurston senior Trison Hedges finished in second place at the boys 5A Midwestern League District Championships in golf, shooting a two-day score of 162. North Eugene’s freshman baseball player Aiden Hibler contributed significantly to the Highlanders’ 2-1 series win over Crater with four hits, three RBIs, and two runs scored.
In boys golf, Marist senior Anthony Angelastro placed third at the Shadow Hills Marshfield Invitational with a score of 81, helping his team secure the overall title. North Eugene junior Francesca Tomp clinched victory at the girls 5A Midwestern League District Championships in golf with a two-day score of 152. Thurston sophomore Camille Gamble achieved a remarkable feat by hitting a hole-in-one at the girls 5A Midwestern League District Championships and registering a two-day score of 215.
The Register-Guard is asking readers to cast their vote for the athlete they believe is most deserving of recognition as Athlet