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, February 26 edition of the Waverly Democrat.
Boys
Kipton Lewis, W-SR Wrestling
Won the class 3A 120-pound state championship by defeating Zander Manz of Lewis Central 2-0. Finishes the season with a 39-2 record.
Gavin Landers, Denver Wrestling
Won his third state championship in three years in the class 2A 138-pound division by defeating New Hampton/Turkey Valley’s Carter Cajthaml 11-3. Finishes the season with a 54-0 record.
Girls
Bailey Mullihan, Denver Basketball
Led the Cyclones in the regional semifinals against Aplington-Parkersburg with 20 points on 9-of-12 shooting. Also scored 10 points in the team’s regional quarterfinals win against Sumner-Fredericksburg.
Hannah Wangsness, Clarksville Basketball
Led the Indians with 12 points and 13 rebounds in their regional quarterfinals against Newman Catholic. Also secured five steals and two blocks in the game.