Get ready to cast your vote for the Gardner News Athlete of the Week, covering standout performances from May 4 to May 9! Last week, readers rallied behind Juliette Gelinas of Oakmont girls lacrosse, who secured the title with an impressive 4,318 votes—45.32% of the poll. The junior earned her spot with a stellar four-point game against Marlboro on April 27, scoring twice and adding two assists in a commanding 14-4 victory.
Now, it's time to recognize the latest top performers. The poll is open until noon on May 18, so don't miss your chance to support your favorite athlete. Here's a look at the nominees who brought their A-game this week:
On the diamond, Adams pitched a complete game for the Panthers, striking out eight and allowing just one earned run in a tight 3-1 win over Narragansett on May 4. Beauregard was a dual threat for Gardner, fanning 11 batters over six innings and going 3-for-4 at the plate in a 5-2 victory against Narragansett on May 8. Buszkiewicz drove in three runs, including a double, to power the Spartans to an 11-3 win on May 4. Gagnon went 3-for-4 with an RBI double in Gardner's 10-5 triumph over Bromfield on May 4. MacKay smashed a home run as part of a 3-for-4 day, driving in two runs in a 12-4 win against Gardner on May 8. Manca contributed a hit, an RBI, and a run in a 3-0 shutout of Quabbin on May 4.
On the lacrosse field, Allain lit up the scoreboard with six goals in the Bulldogs' 13-8 win over Assabet on May 5. Buckley reached a major milestone, scoring three goals and adding three assists to hit 200 career points in the Spartans' 14-5 victory against North Middlesex on May 8.
On the golf course, Casey shined as the Panthers' top player, shooting a 44 to help his team upset powerhouse Wachusett on May 8. On the softball diamond, Poce pitched her first complete varsity game, allowing no earned runs in an 8-4 win over Leicester on May 7. And on the tennis court, Wojcik stayed undefeated last week, notching three singles wins against Clinton (May 4), Gardner (May 5), and Groton-Dunstable (May 8).
These athletes have shown incredible skill and determination—now it's your turn to decide who takes the crown. Vote now and celebrate the best of local sports!