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Help us decide which male and female athlete should be honored for their outstanding efforts during last week’s local high school sports action. While you may have a favorite school or athlete already, we still encourage you to read through the lists below and then click on the link to vote.
Voting will remain open until Thursday at 10 pm.
While athletes can be nominated multiple weeks, the winners will be removed and updates will be provided as the season progresses.
While this may be a vote and emotions can run high, this is intended to bring attention to some of the best performances from our local student-athletes.
Nominations, which are made working with the schools, are listed below in alphabetical order.
Please read about each nominee, celebrate their accomplishment, and then go vote who you feel is most deserving of this week’s honor.
The winners will be announced at the end of the week.
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There will automatically be a member of the Palmyra Field Hockey team named LebCo Athlete of the Week, given that the Cougars won the State Championship.
Additionally, we wanted to give some of our previous nominees a second chance to be selected. We randomly selected one previous nominee from each school and are presenting them to you to vote again for your favorites.
Female Nominees
Stefani Guedez (Lebanon / Sr.) – Field Hockey: Week of September 1st – The senior goalkeeper made an incredible 33 saves in Saturday’s game against Octorara. Despite Lebanon being outshot 48-0, Guedez stood tall under immense pressure, delivering an impressive performance.
Kenzie Long (Palmyra / Sr.) – Soccer: Week of September 8th – Long powered the Cougars’ attack last week, tallying 4 goals and 2 assists over three matches. Palmyra went 2-1 with wins over Ephrata and CD East as Long continued to be a driving force up front.
Emma Marlowe (Northern Lebanon / Sr.) – Volleyball: Week of September 22nd – The senior defensive specialist led the Vikings with 17 digs in a win over Pine Grove. Marlowe’s consistency in the back row has paced Northern Lebanon to an impressive 11-2 record.
Bella Paquette (Cedar Crest / So.) – Field Hockey: Week of September 22nd – The sophomore forward was relentless on attack last week, scoring 4 goals in a high-scoring loss to Hempfield before adding an assist in another section battle. Paquette’s speed and tenacity have made her one of the Falcons’ most dangerous offensive players.
Lily Rohrer (New Covenant / Sr.) – Soccer: Week of October 13th – The senior’s hustle, speed, and defensive pressure have been critical to the Flames’ success this season. Her relentless play helped New Covenant maintain offensive pressure and ultimately capture their second straight CCAC Championship with a double-overtime win on Saturday night. Rohrer’s leadership and heart embody the spirit of her championship team.
Ava Seifert (ELCO / Jr.) – Soccer: Week of October 20th – The junior defender has been a key part of the Raiders’ strong defensive unit all season. In the District 3 Class 3A playoffs, Seifert anchored the back line in a 2-0 win over Shippensburg and a hard-fought 1-0 overtime loss to Donegal, helping ELCO battle among the top teams in the district.
Emma Shirk (Annville-Cleona / Sr.) – Soccer: Week of October 13th – The senior striker scored four goals in a win over Oley Valley and finished the regular season as the Lancaster-Lebanon League’s top goal scorer with 30 goals and 7 assists. Shirk’s leadership and finishing ability have been central to the Dutchmen’s District 3 playoff run.
Male Nominees
Camron Buchmoyer (Lebanon / Sr.) – Football: Week of September 1st – On Friday night against Conrad Weiser, the senior linebacker recorded 15 tackles, including 6 solo stops and 1 tackle for loss. At running back, he rushed 10 times for 82 yards, averaging 8.2 yards per carry. Buchmoyer’s all-around effort helped the Cedars hold the Scouts scoreless through the first quarter as Lebanon fought hard before ultimately falling 28-6.
Ryan Clemmer (Northern Lebanon / So.) – Football: Week of October 6th – The sophomore wide receiver delivered a breakout performance Friday night against Octorara, hauling in 145 yards and 3 touchdowns of quarterback Bryan Mitzel’s school-record five touchdowns. Clemmer’s big plays helped fuel the Vikings’ offensive attack and showcased his growing role as a playmaker.
Ellis Gensamer (ELCO / Sr.) – Football: Week of October 27th – The senior running back carried 25 times for 194 yards and two touchdowns, adding a two-point conversion to help lead the Raiders to a 28-21 District 3 Class 4A First Round victory over Kennard-Dale.
David Moran (Annville-Cleona / Sr.) – Cross Country: Week of October 20th – The senior standout finished 2nd overall in the District 3 Class AA Championship with a time of 16:09.7, leading the Dutchmen to their third straight team title. Moran was joined in the top 10 by teammates Oliver Funck (4th) and Benjamin Boyd (9th), as Annville-Cleona once again punched its ticket to States.
Travis McDannell (Palmyra / Sr.) – Football: Week of September 22nd – The senior carried the ball 10 times for 100 yards, including an 81-yard touchdown run that accounted for Palmyra’s only score in a tough 8-6 loss at Mifflin County. On defense, McDannell added 4 tackles, 1 sack, and 2 tackles for loss, continuing to be a leader on both sides of the ball.
Gavin Meson (New Covenant / Jr.) – Soccer: Week of September 29th – The junior forward had an explosive week, scoring 5 goals and adding 3 assists across three matches—all wins for the Flames. Meson’s offensive surge helped New Covenant improve to 11-4-1.
Steven Reyes (Cedar Crest / So.) – Football: Week of September 22nd – Making just his third varsity start, the sophomore quarterback led the Falcons to a 42-6 win over Reading. Reyes opened the game with a 67-yard touchdown run and finished 8-for-9 passing for 162 yards and 2 touchdowns, improving to 2-1 as a starter while Cedar Crest evened its record at 3-3.
Last Week’s Winner
Maddie Stahl
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Penn Realty
