High School Standout Performers: April 15-21
Each week, area high school coaches are asked to submit a list of standout performers from their team from the previous week’s games. A handful will appear on B1 in Monday’s print edition. If your child’s name – or anyone from your child’s team – doesn’t appear on the list, please encourage your coach to email their submissions to Tim.Hower@StarNewsOnline.com before 7 p.m. each Saturday.
Here are the nominees for Athletes of the Week. Check Thursday’s print edition to see who the StarNews staff selected.
Madi Berry, Ashley softball: She finished 9-for-15 with five runs scored and seven RBIs in four games, highlighted by a grand slam on Saturday against Wallace-Rose Hill.
Logan Adams, Hoggard baseball: In six innings pitched, he had 14 strikeouts. At the plate he went 3-for-6 with a double.
Briana Vreuls, Topsail girls soccer: Started season as JV keeper but took varsity spot when starter was injured. Posted 27 saves last week.
Henry Murtagh, Cape Fear Academy boys lacrosse: Posted 12 goals and five assists in three games against Cary Christian, Ravenscroft School and Ashley.
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GIRLS SOCCER
Amanda Allen, Topsail: Versatile player has spent time at every position this season.
Kimberly Eike, Topsail: Continues to put together strong efforts by playing multiple 80-minute games.
Briana Vreuls, Topsail: Started season as JV keeper but took varsity spot when starter was injured. Posted 27 saves last week.
Parker Ormsby, Laney: Scored three goals and had one assist in the Buccaneers' three victories.
Cass Hames, Laney: Tallied four assists and ranks second in 4A for assists.
Haley Shand, Laney: Posted the game winning goal against New Hanover. She's second in the state for 4A in points.
Aubrey Gray, Laney: In 200 minutes of game action, allowed only one goal and made nine saves.
Mary Grace Kiernan, New Hanover: Scored four goals in win against Topsail and an assist in loss to Laney.
Joanie Richardson, New Hanover: Scored team's lone goal against Laney.
Sallie Newton, Coastal Christian: Finished with a combined 25 saves against Parrott Academy and Fayetteville Academy.
BASEBALL
Logan Adams, Hoggard: In six innings pitched, he had 14 strikeouts. At the plate he went 3-for-6 with a double.
Brooks Baldwin, Whiteville: He finished 9-for-13 with five runs scored, 10 RBIs, three doubles and a triple. On the mound he tossed seven strikeouts and did not issue a walk in a win against Fairmont.
Wyatt Beatini, South Brunswick: Hit .556 in three games.
Chase Hall, Laney: Threw a no-hitter on Tuesday at West Brunswick. Allowed one walk and struck out eight in a 10-0 conference win.
Zack Zabriskie, Hoggard: Went 7-for-8 with three doubles, four RBIs and three stolen bases.
SOFTBALL
Madi Berry, Ashley: She finished 9-for-15 with five runs scored and seven RBIs in four games, highlighted by a grand slam on Saturday against Wallace-Rose Hill.
Alleigh Himes, North Brunswick: Went 3-for-6 with one double and an RBI.
Makayla Himes, North Brunswick: Went 3-for-6 with two doubles, two runs and an RBI.
Tristen Horrell, Laney: Finished 7-for-9 with a double, triple and three RBIs in three games.
Raven Lewis, Laney: A 5-for-12 effort with two doubles and three RBIs.
Sarah Manis, Laney: Finished 5-for-11 with four runs scored.
GIRLS LACROSSE
Molysha Brown, West Brunswick: Had 35 saves against Hoggard.
Alyssa Cooke, Hoggard: All-around solid play and set her teammates up for success.
Gwenna Gentle, West Brunswick: Scored four goals, posted an assist and played stellar defense against Hoggard.
Lilli Johnson, Hoggard: Picked up several ground balls for possession.
Katie Witmer, Hoggard: Was strong with goals, draw controls and takeaways.
BOYS LACROSSE
Wallace Fee, Cape Fear Academy: Finished the week with 10 goals.
Kyle Hatcher, New Hanover: Scored 10 goals and made six assists this week against Topsail and Laney.
Donovan Jones, Hoggard: Had seven goals and two assists in team's lone game of the week.
Ande Kotz, Hoggard: Had three goals and three assists for Hoggard, who clinched the Mideastern Conference title.
Preston Meehl, Cape Fear Academy: One goal and 16 assists in his team's three games.
Henry Murtagh, Cape Fear Academy: Posted 12 goals and five assists in three games against Cary Christian, Ravenscroft School and Ashley.
GIRLS GOLF
Sarah Funderburg, Wilmington Christian Academy: She was the medalist this past Tuesday at Wedgewood Golf Course in Wilson with a score of 40.
BOYS TENNIS
Holland Baynard, New Hanover: In three singles matches this week, Holland went 3-0 without losing a game and lost a total of three games in three doubles matches, all against Mideastern Conference opponents.