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, September 11 edition of the Waverly Democrat.
Boys
Easton Jorgensen, W-SR Football
Led the Go-Hawks in rushing with 38 yards as well as tackles with 6.5 against Pella on Friday, September 5. Also finished with 1.5 tackles for a loss.
Jesse Gomez, Denver XC
Placed first at the Oelwein Invitational with a time of 16:17.6. That time currently ranks as the 25th best across the entire state in all classes.
Girls
Delilah Kroymann, W-SR Volleyball
Finished with 51 digs across six matches last week, which was also good enough for 3.6 digs per set. Currently ranks 5th in class 4A with 4.5 digs per set on the season.
Channing Johnson, Denver Volleyball
Finished with 113 assists across seven matches, which was also good enough for 8.1 assists per set. Currently ranks second in class 2A and sixth across all classes with 9.4 assists per set on the season.