Athlete of the Week Polls

Crosshill Volleyball ‍Star Named Maps Girls Athlete of the Week

SALEM, Ore. – Crosshill’s standout ‍volleyball player has been⁣ selected as the Maps Girls Athlete ⁤of the Week, recognizing a dominant ​season culminating in notable team and individual accolades. The ⁣declaration comes as‍ the winter sports season gains momentum across the region.

The athlete, whose ⁣name has not been ⁤released, led Crosshill to⁤ a remarkable season, securing a‌ Central Valley‌ Conference championship and a runner-up finish at the OSAA 6A state tournament. Several other athletes were nominated for the weekly‌ honor, including Emma Brewer‌ of Sprague, a senior outside hitter named to the OSAA ⁢6A all-state‌ first team; Nelida Dalgas of⁢ North Salem, who qualified⁤ for Nike Cross Nationals ⁤after a fourth-place finish at the NXR Northwest ​Regional Championships in a time of 16 minutes, 55.9 ⁤seconds; Johanna Diaz of West salem soccer, the CVC player of the year; Brooke Friesen of Sprague​ volleyball, also an all-state first team selection; Haley Miersma of ‌Amity soccer, who scored in the 3A/2A/1A state​ championship game and converted a penalty kick in ⁤the shootout; and Kylie Wilson of Amity soccer, who saved two⁤ penalties in the same‍ championship shootout.

The Athlete‍ of the Week selection⁤ highlights the exceptional athletic talent within the ⁤Salem ‌area⁢ high school sports ‌community. Landon⁣ Bartlett covers high school sports and Oregon⁢ State for the Statesman Journal and can be reached at⁢ lbartlett@salem.gannett.com or on X or Instagram ⁣@bartlelo.