It's time to celebrate the standout performances from the Brockton-area high school sports scene! We're thrilled to announce that Brayden Krappe, a baseball star from East Bridgewater, has been crowned the Enterprise Brockton-area High School Male Athlete of the Week. Krappe earned this honor with an impressive 5,519 votes, capturing 43.68% of the poll. His standout moment came in a dominant 21-1 win over Sandwich, where he drove in 4 RBIs to lead his team to victory.
But the competition was fierce, and we're excited to shine a spotlight on the other incredible athletes who made the cut from last week's action. Let's dive into their remarkable achievements:
In boys lacrosse, Spry was unstoppable, notching 7 goals and 4 assists to power the Green Wave to a 17-5 win over Whitman-Hanson. He followed that up with 5 more goals in a 13-2 victory against South Shore Tech, showing off his scoring prowess.
On the baseball diamond, O'Neal made his first varsity hit count—it was a game-winning RBI in the top of the eighth inning, sealing a 12-10 win over Carver. Talk about a debut to remember!
Tripp also shined in lacrosse, tallying 5 goals and 2 assists to lead the Trojans to a 14-2 win over Plymouth South, showcasing his all-around game.
On the mound, the Cardinals' pitcher delivered a gem, allowing just one run on 6 hits while striking out 12 batters in an 11-1 victory over Brockton. Dominant stuff!
King had a week to remember in baseball, scoring the winning run and collecting 4 hits, including a 2-run homer, in a walk-off 8-7 win over Apponequet. He also added 2 RBIs in a 15-4 victory over Rockland, proving his clutch factor.
Ayer led Rockland's offense with 4 RBIs in a 12-2 win over Cohasset, then added 2 hits, 2 RBIs, and a run in a 12-1 victory over Hull. Consistency at its finest!
In goal, Gillis stopped 15 shots to help the Hawks pull out a thrilling 7-6 overtime win over Tri-County. He wasn't done yet, adding 12 saves in a 7-4 victory over Blue Hills.
Johnson reached a major milestone in lacrosse, making 15 saves in a 15-9 win over Plymouth South to hit 400 career saves as the Panthers' goalie. A true milestone moment!
Finally, on the track, Bradley took first place in both the 100-meter dash and the high jump, and also placed second in the 200-meter in a 99-37 loss to Plymouth North. A versatile performance worth celebrating!
Voting is unlimited, so make your voice heard! The poll closes on Tuesday, May 19 at noon. Please note that emailed votes will not be counted. If you have future nominations, send them to rvermette@gannett.com. Our player of the week stories are all about highlighting the incredible talent in our local high school sports community. Making this list is an achievement in itself—congratulations to all our athletes!