Voting is now open for the South Bend Tribune Athlete of the Week poll, honoring top performances from May 4 through May 9. The poll remains unrestricted until it closes on Thursday, May 14, at 11:59 p.m. ET.
Fifteen nominees from 15 different schools across four sports are listed alphabetically by school:
– Ryder Richard, Brandywine baseball: The senior recorded two home runs, 11 hits, six RBIs, five runs, five doubles, three stolen bases, and three walks as the Bobcats went 6-1 last week.
– Emma Kincaid, Bremen track and field: The senior set a school record in the 200-meter dash on May 7, finishing in 25.74 seconds. The previous record was held by her mother, Kim, at 25.97 seconds.
– Reese Berry, Buchanan softball: The freshman amassed 13 RBIs, three home runs, eight runs, nine hits, two doubles, and a triple in four wins for the Bucks last week.
– Brenden Divido, Elkhart golf: The sophomore placed second individually at the IHSAA Spring Preview on May 9 in Carmel, shooting one over par with a 73. The Lions finished 23 strokes over par as a team, claiming fifth place.
– Braxton Cline, Goshen baseball: The senior compiled 10 runs, nine hits, nine RBIs, six stolen bases, four walks, three doubles, and a home run as the RedHawks went 4-0 during the week.
– Lucas Kreske, LaVille golf: The freshman shot a career-best 36 on May 6 against Knox, earning individual medalist honors. He also took individual medalist at the Marshall County Invite on May 9 with an 81.
– Karmen Frazier, Mishawaka softball: The senior hit two home runs, including a grand slam, in a 23-7 conference win at Warsaw on May 4. The Cavemen set a school record with eight home runs in that game, including three in a row, with six different players homering.
– Ryne O’Hara, Mishawaka Marian baseball: The senior delivered the game-winning RBI double in an extra-inning victory against New Prairie on May 5.
– Sullivan Kress, New Prairie baseball: The senior pitched seven shutout innings against Marian on May 5, striking out 13 batters while walking three and allowing three hits.
– Alli Steele, Northridge track and field: The junior set a school record in the high jump at 5-4.5 feet on May 5.
– Easton Masten, Penn softball: The sophomore hit three home runs, including a grand slam, and drove in eight RBIs in a win against Elkhart on May 5.
– Bradford Washington, South Bend Riley volleyball: The junior tallied 38 kills and 20 digs in two matches, first against Elkhart on May 5 and then against South Bend Adams on May 7.
– Matt Champlin, South Bend Saint Joseph track and field: The junior broke his own school record in the pole vault on May 6, clearing 14-09 feet against Elkhart.
– Adriana Swanson, South Bend Washington track and field: The senior defending state champion set a new personal record in the 100-meter hurdles on senior night May 6, finishing in 13.82 seconds after winning the state title last June in 13.83 seconds.
– Drew Bingamon, Triton baseball: The senior pitched a complete-game shutout against Winamac on May 7, striking out 11 batters while allowing just three hits and one walk. In three games last week, Bingamon had five hits, three runs, two RBIs, two stolen bases, two doubles, a triple, and a walk.
Cast your vote now for the athlete who impressed you most during this period.