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.
The link to vote is below the nominations.
If you like this type of coverage, please let us know by Following us on social media:
Twitter/X – @lebcosports1 and Facebook.
For any questions, comments, or discrepancies, please reach out to dan@lebcosports.com.
Last Week’s Winners
Kayleigh DiPasquale
Lucas Ramos (coming soon)
Past Winner Spotlights
These 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.
Brady Ryan (Northern Lebanon / Sr.) – Football: The senior played a starring role in Northern Lebanon’s historic 28-3 victory over Susquehannock, the first District 3 playoff win in school history. Ryan opened the scoring with a 66-yard touchdown reception from Ryan Clemmer before breaking loose for a 41-yard rushing touchdown in the 3rd quarter. He added a 20-yard touchdown run late in the 4th, accounting for 3 of the Vikings’ 4 touchdowns. His explosive performance helped Northern Lebanon advance to the District 3 Class 4A quarterfinals.
Kai Speaks (Cedar Crest / Sr.) – Football: The senior continued his outstanding season with another pivotal performance in Cedar Crest’s thrilling 63-56 District 3 Class 6A playoff victory over Hempfield. Speaks provided several important receptions, including a 40-yard gain in the first half, before connecting with Steven Reyes for a 58-yard touchdown in the 4th quarter. The score helped spark Cedar Crest’s comeback from a 42-28 deficit with approximately 8 minutes remaining, as the Falcons rallied to advance to the district quarterfinals.
The Newest Nominees
Review the nominees. Celebrate their efforts. Then vote using the link below.
Female Nominees
Allie Fink (Palmyra / So.) – Field Hockey: The sophomore continued her dominant postseason play in Saturday’s District 3 Class 2A Championship, scoring the opening goal in Palmyra’s 2-0 victory over rival Warwick. Fink’s offensive presence helped set the tone as the Cougars captured their 2nd consecutive District 3 title and 17th in program history. While Fink’s individual performance was outstanding, this nomination also recognizes the collective effort of a Palmyra team that recorded shutouts throughout the District 3 Tournament, combining a relentless offensive attack with a defense that refused to surrender a goal. The Cougars now turn their attention to defending their PIAA State Championship from a year ago.
Lucy Stellmach (Annville-Cleona / Jr.) – Cross Country: The junior helped lead Annville-Cleona to a 9th-place team finish at the PIAA Class 2A State Cross Country Championships. Stellmach placed 45th individually, providing another strong postseason performance after helping the Dutchmen qualify for States with a 3rd-place finish at Districts.
Male Nominees
Ben Boyd (Annville-Cleona / Sr.) – Cross Country: The senior capped an outstanding season with a 6th-place finish at the PIAA Class 2A State Cross Country Championships. After placing 2nd at the District 3 Championships the previous week, Boyd delivered another impressive performance against Pennsylvania’s top runners, earning a top-10 finish on the state’s biggest stage and closing his high school cross country career on a high note.
Simeon England (Northern Lebanon / Sr.) – Football: The senior has balanced the demanding responsibilities of playing varsity football while also participating in Northern Lebanon’s marching band throughout the fall. England has recorded 33 tackles this season, including a stop in Friday’s historic 28-3 District 3 Class 4A playoff victory over Susquehannock. His commitment to both programs and contributions to the Vikings’ defense have made him an important part of a season that now includes Northern Lebanon’s first playoff victory in school history.
Steven Reyes (Cedar Crest / Jr.) – Football: The junior quarterback delivered an extraordinary performance in Cedar Crest’s 63-56 District 3 Class 6A playoff victory over Hempfield. Reyes completed 23 of 33 passes for 371 yards and 5 touchdowns while rushing 12 times for 111 yards and 3 more scores. Accounting for 482 yards of total offense and all 8 Falcon touchdowns, Reyes helped lead Cedar Crest back from a 42-28 deficit with just 8 minutes remaining in one of the most memorable playoff victories in program history.
Jon Zimmerman (ELCO / So.) – Football: The sophomore linebacker has been a defensive leader for the Raiders, combining a high football IQ with excellent instincts and tackling ability. Zimmerman recorded 133 tackles (62 solo, 71 assists), 4.5 tackles for loss, and 5 passes defended this season, including 12 tackles in ELCO’s District 3 playoff loss to Conrad Weiser. Remarkably, Zimmerman has surpassed 100 tackles in each of his first 2 varsity seasons, establishing himself as a key part of ELCO’s defense.
Carriage House Car Wash
ProSeal
Penn Realty
