Spring sports are heating up, and the postseason is just around the corner! Athletes across the Eugene-Springfield area have been putting on incredible performances, and now it's your turn to decide who deserves the spotlight.
Welcome to this week's Active Chiropractic Girls Athlete of the Week poll, where we celebrate the rising stars and seasoned standouts making waves on the track and field. From personal bests to state-leading marks, these nominees have earned their place in the conversation. Read on to meet the contenders, then cast your vote at registerguard.com/sports before the poll closes at 9 a.m. Thursday.
Kiannah Bailey, Creswell (Junior)
Bailey leaped into the spotlight with a personal-best triple jump of 37 feet 8 1/2 inches at a Class 3A Special District 1 meet on May 6. That mark isn't just a career highlight—it's the best in the state among all 3A girls this season.
Emmerson Bickford, Cottage Grove (Senior)
Bickford cleared a major hurdle—literally and figuratively—with a personal-best 300-meter hurdle time of 49.47 seconds at the Marist Track Classic on May 2. Her performance ranks eighth-fastest in the state among Class 4A girls.
Ella Cardwell, Cottage Grove (Senior)
Cardwell showed her endurance and speed with a 1,500-meter personal best of 4:55.06, earning second place at the Marist Track Classic. That time is the seventh-fastest in Class 4A this season statewide.
Isabelle Chery, South Eugene (Sophomore)
Chery sprinted to victory in the 200 meters with a personal-best 25.19 seconds during a dual meet with Willamette on May 5. Her time is the ninth-fastest in the entire state, regardless of classification—a huge statement for a sophomore.
Aspen Gambee, Junction City (Senior)
Gambee delivered a double dose of personal bests at the Marist Track Classic, leaping 17-3 in the long jump and 34-10 1/2 in the triple jump. Her triple jump ranks third in Class 4A, while her long jump sits fourth.
Sailor Hall, Springfield (Junior)
Hall threw her way to a personal-best discus mark of 124-7 at the 41st Dean Nice Invitational on May 8, finishing as runner-up. That throw is the best in Class 5A this season and seventh-best statewide.
Jordyn Lee, Creswell (Junior)
Lee dominated the 400 meters with a personal-best 58.60 at the Marist Track Classic, taking the win. Her time is the second-fastest among Class 3A girls in the state this year.
Jaylee Litten, Churchill (Freshman)
This freshman made an immediate impact with a fiery performance—more details on her standout effort are sure to inspire. Stay tuned for updates on this rising star!
These athletes have trained hard, competed fiercely, and earned their nominations. Who will take the crown this week? Make your voice heard and vote now!