In the realm of high school sports, this week’s nominees for Courier Journal girls athlete of the week have truly shone on softball diamonds and lacrosse fields. Voting is currently open for The Courier Journal’s girls athlete of the week, with the poll closing at 6 p.m. Thursday and the winner being announced Friday.
Among these outstanding athletes is Tia Ice from Assumption, who had an incredible performance with seven hits, including a home run, and seven RBIs in games against Meade County, Mercy, and South Warren. Kylie McRoberts from Whitefield Academy also made the list, picking up two wins and striking out 16 batters against Portland Christian and Jeffersontown.
Sophie Sheehan from Ballard also had an impressive showing with eight goals and one assist in games against Collins and North Oldham. Allie Streble from Mercy had an equally remarkable performance with eight hits, including a home run, three RBIs, and a walk in games against North Bullitt, Assumption, and Bullitt East.
Hailey Voss from Sacred Heart contributed five goals and an assist to help Sacred Heart secure wins over Mercy and Mariemont (Cincinnati). For more high school sports coverage and news, subscribe to The Courier Journal today and sign up for the high school sports newsletter. Don’t forget to follow the sports Instagram page, @courierjournal_sports, for the latest local and statewide updates.