Vote Open for Journal Star Girls Athlete of the Week: May 4-9 Nominees Announced
The Peoria Journal Star has opened voting for its High School Girls Athlete of the Week award for the period of May 4-9, 2026, presented by CEFCU. Five standout student-athletes from local schools are nominated based on their exceptional performances. Izzy DeLost (Canton Softball) helped her team remain undefeated with a .545 batting average. Sutton Centoni (Dunlap Softball) secured a share of the Mid-Illini Conference title with dominant pitching performances, including two games with 13 strikeouts each. Ava Alt (East Peoria Track & Field) won conference titles in the 100-meter and 200-meter dashes. Jaydah Green (Richwoods Track & Field) claimed the 400-meter dash championship at the Big 12 Conference Meet with a season-best time. Ava LaFollette (Peoria Notre Dame Soccer) scored four goals in an 8-0 victory, contributing to her team's Big 12 title share and historic scoring record. Readers are invited to vote online at pjstar.com before the poll closes at noon on Friday. The previous week's honor was awarded to Kylea Seidell of Pekin softball. This initiative highlights top-tier high school athletic achievements in the Peoria area.
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Vote Open for Journal Star Girls Athlete of the Week: May 4-9 Nominees Announced
The Peoria Journal Star has opened voting for its High School Girls Athlete of the Week award for the period of May 4-9, 2026, presented by CEFCU. Five standout student-athletes from local schools are nominated based on their exceptional performances. Izzy DeLost (Canton Softball) helped her team remain undefeated with a .545 batting average. Sutton Centoni (Dunlap Softball) secured a share of the Mid-Illini Conference title with dominant pitching performances, including two games with 13 strikeouts each. Ava Alt (East Peoria Track & Field) won conference titles in the 100-meter and 200-meter dashes. Jaydah Green (Richwoods Track & Field) claimed the 400-meter dash championship at the Big 12 Conference Meet with a season-best time. Ava LaFollette (Peoria Notre Dame Soccer) scored four goals in an 8-0 victory, contributing to her team's Big 12 title share and historic scoring record. Readers are invited to vote online at pjstar.com before the poll closes at noon on Friday. The previous week's honor was awarded to Kylea Seidell of Pekin softball. This initiative highlights top-tier high school athletic achievements in the Peoria area.
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