It's time to step up to the plate and cast your vote for the Detroit Free Press Buffalo Wild Wings Girls Prep Athlete of the Week! This week's lineup features six standout softball players who delivered unforgettable performances during the week of May 3-9. Whether it's clutch hitting, dominant pitching, or all-around athleticism, these finalists have earned their spot in the spotlight.
Let's meet the nominees, listed in alphabetical order by last name:
Allen Park Catcher (Freshman) – This young star helped her team win three of four games, notching six hits and driving in eight runs against Taylor, Southgate Anderson, and Woodhaven. A bright future ahead!
Logan, Riverview Senior Center Fielder – Logan was a force in two games, scoring 13 runs, collecting 12 hits, and swiping three bases. She led Riverview to a 7-0 shutout over Flat Rock before a narrow 12-11 loss to Huron.
Roy, Groves – Roy was unstoppable during a five-game winning streak, hitting .714 with 14 RBIs, three home runs, and three stolen bases. She powered through double-headers against Notre Dame Prep and Troy Athens.
Skinner, Carlson – A true two-way player, Skinner helped Carlson win four of five games. She pitched 14 innings with 12 strikeouts and contributed nine hits and eight RBIs at the plate.
Smith, Utica – Smith handled double duty across five games, hitting .529 with six RBIs while also throwing 16 strikeouts in 10 innings as a pitcher. A versatile performance worth celebrating.
Rupert, Saline Senior Center Fielder – Rupert made her mark in six games, tallying 19 hits, seven RBIs, 13 runs scored, and six stolen bases. She was the spark plug for Saline's offense all week.
Voting is open now, and we take nominations through 10 a.m. Monday for the previous week's games. To nominate a player for the week of May 10-16, visit freep.com/athlete. Please note: the nomination link is not for voting—use the poll below to cast your ballot.
Editor's Note: We reserve the right to disqualify any candidate or declare a vote "no contest" if tampering (such as bots or paid votes) is detected. Let's keep the game fair and respect the integrity these athletes bring to the field.
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