It was a week to remember for Pewaukee baseball star Cayden Burtness, and the fans have spoken. The junior shortstop has been named the Piggly Wiggly high school athlete of the week, capturing over 43% of the vote in the latest Milwaukee Journal Sentinel poll.

Burtness put up video-game numbers during a dominant 4-0 stretch for the Pirates. At the plate, he was nearly unstoppable, going 10-for-11 with three extra-base hits, four RBIs, and four walks. But it was his speed that truly set him apart—he scored 14 runs and swiped 11 bases on 11 attempts, a perfect 100% success rate. With Burtness leading the charge, Pewaukee outscored their opponents by a staggering 49-8 margin.

The voting was a true testament to his performance, as Burtness racked up 34,888 of the 80,701 total votes cast. He edged out a strong field of nominees, including Saint Thomas More girls soccer standout Leah Nagle, who took runner-up honors. Nagle had a breakout week of her own, scoring 11 goals in two games to help the Cavaliers bounce back from a tough start to the season.

Other talented nominees included Emily Johnson (Cedarburg softball), Niyer Clayborn (Wisconsin Lutheran boys track and field), and Reece Erickson (Mukwonago boys golf).

With performances like these, it's clear that high school sports in Wisconsin are alive and well. Whether you're on the diamond, the pitch, or the course, these athletes are showing what it means to compete at the highest level—and they're doing it in style.