Readers can help select the Roling Ford Athlete of the Week. Vote for one boy and one girl from this list by 8 a.m. Wednesday, at WaverlyNewspapers.com under Sports. Here are this week’s candidates.
Winners will be announced in the Thursday, July 17 edition of the Waverly Democrat.
Boys
Jack Wedemeier, W-SR Baseball
In W-SR’s district opener, struck out 10 batters and allowed no earned runs in six innings on the mound. Also went 1-for-2 at the plate with a single and an RBI.
Chase McEwan, Denver Baseball
In the district final against Cascade, struck out nine batters and allowed one earned run in eight innings of pitching. Also went 1-for-3 at the plate with one RBI, a sacrifice bunt, two walks, and a hit-by-pitch.
Girls
Megan Heyer, W-SR Softball
Went 3-for-6 in the team’s two regional games, including a 3-for-3 performance against Mason City with one double and two runs scored. Also finished with a perfect fielding percentage, four put outs, and two assists across both games.
Sydney Lovrien, Clarksville Softball
Struck out 10 batters and allowed two earned runs in 11 innings on the mound so far this postseason. Also has one double and two RBIs at the plate.