The News-Leader offers the opportunity to vote for the Athlete of the Week from ongoing MSHSAA sports across Southwest Missouri, with standout performances from various athletes, including last week's winner, Skyline girls' basketball standout Ashlen Garrett. The current nominees for Athlete of the Week from March 11-16 include Chase Branham, Keion Epps, Lauren Luebbert, Mikayla Pilley, Landon Moore, and Drew Wedgeworth, featuring exceptional performances in basketball and baseball.

By the Numbers
  • Chase Branham: Scored 31 points, 6 assists, and 6 rebounds
  • Keion Epps: Scored 25 points, 8 rebounds, and 6 assists
  • Lauren Luebbert: Scored 17 points, 4 rebounds, 4 steals, and 3 assists
  • Mikayla Pilley: Scored 18 points in one game and 13 points with 5 rebounds in another
  • Landon Moore: Batted 5 for 6, got hit by a pitch 3 times, and walked once
  • Drew Wedgeworth: Struck out 9 batters, allowed 1 hit and 0 earned runs, also went 2 for 4 from the plate with an RBI and a run scored
What's Next

Voting ends at 10 a.m. Friday