Several high school athletes are contending for the title of LSJ High School Athlete of the Week for their outstanding performances from Feb. 19-24. Voting is open until noon on Wednesday, with unlimited voting allowed. Among the candidates are a sophomore who helped their team claim a regional title and qualify for the singles state finals, a senior who secured a Division 3 singles regional championship, another senior who achieved remarkable stats in basketball, and a senior swimmer who excelled in various events to help their team to victory.

By the Numbers
  • Sophomore contributed to team regional title win and qualified for singles state finals.
  • Senior bowler finished as Division 3 singles regional champion, winning by a pin with a total score of 1,253.
  • Senior basketball player achieved a triple double with 27 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 steals.
  • Senior swimmer won the 200 yard freestyle in 1:41.76, the 100 freestyle in 47.22, and was part of winning relay teams.
State of Play
  • Voting for the LSJ High School Athlete of the Week is ongoing until Wednesday at noon.
  • Awards will be featured in the LSJ for the selected winner.
  • To nominate a deserving high school athlete, send recommendations to [email protected] by Sunday each week.
Bottom Line

High school athletes are competing for the LSJ Athlete of the Week title, showcasing exceptional skills in various sports, from bowling to basketball and swimming, with the winner to be featured in the LSJ publication.