This week's Girls Athlete of the Week nominees are nothing short of spectacular, featuring a record-breaking triple jumper and high-scoring lacrosse standouts who dominated the competition from April 27 to May 3. Last week, Old Rochester's Caroline Houdelette claimed the honor with 42% of the vote, thanks to her impressive singles wins over Dighton-Rehoboth and Fairhaven. She joins a prestigious list of previous winners, including Fairhaven's Briarose Aspden, GNB Voc-Tech's Zoey Chase, and Bishop Stang's A'mya Acevedo.
Now, it's your turn to decide who takes the crown this week. Voting closes at 8 p.m. on Sunday, May 10, so don't miss your chance to support your favorite athlete. Let's dive into the standout performances that earned these athletes a spot on the ballot.
In track and field, Somerset Berkley's Olivieri shattered the school record in the triple jump with a winning leap of 36-3, proving she's a force to be reckoned with. Read showcased her speed and agility by sweeping the 100, 200, and long jump against the same opponent. Meanwhile, Cookson dominated the long jump, triple jump, 100, and 200 against South Shore Tech, while Perry flexed her strength in the shot put and discus. Killion powered through the distance events, winning both the mile and 2-mile against GNB Voc-Tech, and Lauradin soared to victory in the 100, 200, and high jump.
On the tennis courts, consistency was key. Pavao secured a win in first singles against Fairhaven, while Johnson remained undefeated in matches against Archbishop Williams, Bishop Fenwick, and Cohasset. Taradash showed her resilience with victories over Apponequet, Durfee, and Bridgewater-Raynham, and DaCunha held firm in third singles against Apponequet and Diman. Houdelette continued her winning streak with singles triumphs over Wareham and Seekonk, Matos dominated her first singles matches against the same opponents, and Statkus closed out the week with a win over New Bedford.
From record-breaking jumps to flawless serves, these athletes have earned their spot in the spotlight. Cast your vote now and help us crown the next Girls Athlete of the Week!