The nominees for this week's Courier Journal girls athlete of the week delivered on Louisville-area softball fields.

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Sophomore allowed one hit and struck out eight over five innings in an 11-0 victory over Shelby County on April 16.

Freshman allowed two hits and struck out 15 over seven innings in a 7-0 victory over Livingston Central on April 17.

Junior went 2 for 4 with a home run and five RBIs in an 11-10 victory over Fern Creek on April 15.

Seventh-grader allowed seven hits and struck out nine over seven innings in a 4-3 victory over Bullitt East on April 14.

Sophomore tossed a two-hitter and struck out nine over seven innings in a 1-0 victory over Atherton on April 13.

Jason Frakes: 502-582-4046; jfrakes@courier-journal.com; Follow on X @kyhighs.

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