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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Last Week’s Winners
Julia Wenger
Gavin Mesón
Past Winner Spotlights
The following athletes have already earned LebCo Athlete of the Week honors this season and are not eligible to win again. Their latest performances, however, deserve additional recognition.
Leigha Kane (Palmyra / Sr.) – Field Hockey: The senior delivered another clutch performance as Palmyra defeated rival Lower Dauphin 1-0 in Thursday’s showdown between nationally ranked field hockey powers. With just 1:38 remaining, Kane converted a penalty stroke to break the scoreless tie and secure the victory. The win improved the Cougars to 17-0, extended their winning streak to 25 games, and secured the No. 1 seed in the District 3 Class 2A Tournament.
Brady Ryan (Northern Lebanon / Sr.) – Football: The senior helped engineer a dramatic second-half comeback as Northern Lebanon rallied from a 14-0 halftime deficit to defeat Octorara 22-14 on Friday. Ryan scored all 3 Viking touchdowns on runs of 15, 1, and 8 yards, helping Northern Lebanon score 22 unanswered points. The victory moved the Vikings to 5-3 and kept their District 3 playoff hopes alive.
Kai Speaks (Cedar Crest / Sr.) – Football: The senior delivered another explosive performance in Friday’s 30-8 Senior Night victory over Dallastown, hauling in 6 passes for 157 yards and 3 touchdowns. Speaks also averaged 35 yards on 2 kickoff returns and contributed as a blocker, helping the Falcons improve to 6-2 as they continued their postseason push.
The Newest Nominees
Review the nominees. Celebrate their efforts. Then vote using the link below.
Female Nominees
Elyse Ancharski (Palmyra / Sr.) – Soccer: The senior delivered one of Palmyra’s most memorable goals of the season, connecting on a 40-yard free kick in Wednesday’s 1-0 victory over rival Hershey. Ancharski’s game-winner secured the Cougars’ first-ever season sweep of the Trojans.
Corianna Bomgardner (Northern Lebanon / So.) – Volleyball: The sophomore has established herself as a key contributor for Northern Lebanon, leading the Vikings with 64 service aces this season. Bomgardner’s consistent serving helped pace a Northern Lebanon team that went 1-1 during the final week of the regular season to finish 13-5. The Vikings also secured a berth in the Lancaster-Lebanon League Championship Tournament and earned the No. 2 seed in the District 3 Class 4A Tournament.
Claire Francis (Annville-Cleona / Jr.) – Field Hockey: The junior produced an extraordinary 12 goals and 3 assists during the week, helping Annville-Cleona finish its section schedule undefeated and claim the L-L League Section 3 championship. Francis’s offensive production has been a major part of the Dutchmen’s 16-2 season, which has them ranked 7th in District 3 Class 1A heading into the postseason.
Lillian Kelly (Lebanon / So.) – Volleyball: Kelly contributed across the court in Tuesday’s 3-0 victory over Columbia, recording 6 kills, 15 digs and 3 blocks. Her combination of offensive production and defensive work helped the Cedars earn a straight-set victory during the final stretch of their season as they finished 7-10.
Meredith Noll (ELCO / Sr.) – Field Hockey: The senior overcame an injury to deliver 4 goals across 2 victories, scoring the winning goal in a close contest against Lancaster Mennonite before recording a hat trick against Solanco. Noll’s performances helped the Raiders finish the regular season at 9-8-1, providing a strong conclusion to their schedule.
Amelia Valle (Palmyra / So.) – Field Hockey: The sophomore played an instrumental defensive role in Thursday’s 1-0 victory over rival Lower Dauphin. Assigned to mark Northwestern commit Chase Strohm, Valle helped limit the Rams to just 4 shots on goal as Palmyra improved to 17-0 and secured the No. 1 seed in the District 3 Class 2A Tournament.
Male Nominees
Ryan Clemmer (Northern Lebanon / Jr.) – Football: The junior stepped into the starting quarterback role and helped lead Northern Lebanon to a dramatic 22-14 comeback victory over Octorara on Friday. Clemmer completed 9 of 13 passes for 105 yards in his first start under center while also recording 2 tackles, a pass defended, and a crucial 3rd-quarter interception. His play helped the Vikings overcome a 14-0 halftime deficit, score 22 unanswered points, and improve to 5-3.
CJ Hallman (Cedar Crest / Jr.) – Football: The junior helped anchor an outstanding defensive effort in Friday’s 30-8 Senior Night victory over Dallastown. Hallman recorded 9 tackles, including 2 tackles for loss, and added 2 quarterback hurries as the Falcons limited Dallastown to just 166 yards of total offense. The victory improved Cedar Crest to 6-2 and strengthened its position heading into the District 3 Class 6A playoffs.
Jaxin Robinson (Palmyra / So.) – Football: The sophomore made an impact on both sides of the ball in Friday’s 40-27 victory over rival Lower Dauphin. Robinson caught 6 passes for 108 yards and 1 touchdown, added 29 rushing yards on 2 carries, and contributed 5 tackles and an interception defensively. His all-around performance helped Palmyra improve to 4-4 as the Cougars continued their push toward the District 3 Class 5A playoffs.
Danny Shay (Annville-Cleona / Jr.) – Football: The junior delivered a standout defensive performance in Friday’s 56-22 Homecoming victory over Kutztown. Shay recorded 10 tackles, including 5 tackles for loss, and returned an interception 23 yards for a touchdown. His contributions helped the Dutchmen improve to 5-3 and strengthen their position in the District 3 Class 3A playoff race.
Gavin Yeiser (ELCO / Jr.) – Football: The junior provided several of ELCO’s biggest offensive plays in Friday’s 38-14 loss to Lampeter-Strasburg. Yeiser broke loose for a 40-yard run in the first half and added a 20-yard rush that helped set up his 4th-quarter touchdown. He accounted for both Raider touchdowns as ELCO moved to 4-4, remaining in the hunt for a District 3 Class 4A playoff berth.
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