The Coloradoan and Blue Federal Credit Union partner to honor the best Fort Collins-area high school athletes with the Athlete of the Week series. Fans can vote for the nominees every Monday through Wednesday, and the winner is announced on Thursday at coloradoan.com/sports. The nominees for the week of April 1-6 are: Brek Benedict, Isabel Guerrero, Kaiden Major, Gracyn Redmon, and Rylen Renton. Voting is open until 11 p.m. on Wednesdays.

By the Numbers
  • Brek Benedict: Tossed a complete-game shutout with 12 strikeouts and a 6-0 win.
  • Isabel Guerrero: Scored five goals in a 9-0 win, totaling eight goals and three assists in five matches.
  • Kaiden Major: Set a new school discus record with a throw of 169 feet, 7 inches.
  • Gracyn Redmon: Posted five goals and four assists in a 2-0 week, totaling 11 goals and eight assists in eight matches.
  • Rylen Renton: Went 2-for-4 with 6 RBI, including a grand slam homer in a 16-0 win.
State of Play
  • Voting for the Athlete of the Week is in progress until 11 p.m. on Wednesdays
  • The winners will be announced on Thursdays at coloradoan.com/sports
  • Fans can nominate athletes before 11:59 p.m. every Sunday for future consideration
What's Next

Nominations for future Athlete of the Week can be sent via email to [email protected]