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
Ryan Clemmer
Amelia Valle
The Newest Nominees
Review the nominees. Celebrate their efforts. Then vote using the link below.
Female Nominees
Bryn Brandt (Cedar Crest / So.) – Golf: The sophomore delivered another impressive performance at the PIAA Class 3A Girls Golf Championships, finishing 7th in Pennsylvania with a 36-hole total of 151 (+7). Brandt opened with a 1-over-par 73 before shooting a 78 in Tuesday’s final round, earning her 2nd consecutive top-10 finish at States after placing 8th as a freshman. Her performance capped a season that also included a District 3 bronze medal, an L-L League individual runner-up finish, and a 3rd consecutive Section 1 team championship for Cedar Crest.
Annie Grinstead (Palmyra / Fr.) – Soccer: The freshman delivered a hat trick in Palmyra’s 5-1 victory over Red Land, helping the Cougars secure their 10th win of the season and finish 2nd in their conference. Grinstead scored 3 consecutive goals, including 2 during open play and another on a free kick from just outside the penalty area. The victory helped Palmyra finish the regular season at 10-5-2 and secure the program’s first-ever District 3 Class 4A playoff berth as the No. 12 seed. Grinstead also finished the regular season as the Cougars’ leader in points.
Nia Hafey (Annville-Cleona / Sr.) – Tennis: The senior qualified for the District 3 Doubles Tournament alongside teammate Devyn Meyer. The pair won their opening District 3 match 6-1, 6-4 before falling to the top-seeded doubles team. Hafey concluded her career with 91 victories, leaving behind an impressive record of consistency and success for the Dutchmen.
Paityn Newswanger (ELCO / Jr.) – Cross Country: The junior placed 21st in the Class 2A race at the Lancaster-Lebanon League Championships with a near-season-best time of 23:23.40, earning a berth in the District 3 Championships. Newswanger has also balanced her cross country success with competing for the Raiders’ field hockey team this fall. – Winner
Male Nominees
Wyatt Fisher (New Covenant / So.) – Soccer: The sophomore played a key role in New Covenant’s 3-1 victory over Harrisburg Christian in Monday’s CCAC quarterfinals, recording 1 goal and 1 assist. Fisher’s offensive contributions helped the Flames advance in the conference tournament as they looked to build on an 11-5-1 regular season and carry momentum into the District 3 Class 1A playoffs.
Cru Frederick (ELCO / Jr.) – Cross Country: The junior finished 15th in the Class 3A race at the Lancaster-Lebanon League Championships, crossing the line in 16:41.70, just ahead of his brother Max. Frederick’s performance earned him a spot in the District 3 Championships while also helping the ELCO boys qualify as a team.
Kaidavin Ginting (Annville-Cleona / Sr.) – Football: The senior delivered an outstanding two-way performance, recording 8 tackles, including 2 tackles for loss, and returning a fumble recovery 42 yards for a touchdown. His work along the offensive line also helped power a Dutchmen rushing attack that generated more than 400 yards.
Zachary Margut (Cedar Crest / Sr.) – Cross Country: The senior led Cedar Crest’s impressive showing at the Lancaster-Lebanon League Championships, finishing 8th overall in 16:20.8. Teammate Wyatt Wolfe followed closely behind, placing 10th in 16:23.3, as the Falcons put all 5 scoring runners among the top 24 finishers. Cedar Crest finished just 3 points behind Manheim Township for the league championship, 79-82, with its top 5 runners separated by only 33.2 seconds.
Christian Spencer (Northern Lebanon / Jr.) – Football: The junior reached the 100-tackle milestone for the season while helping Northern Lebanon defeat Daniel Boone 23-7 on Senior Night. Spencer recorded 8 tackles, including 5 solo stops, as the Vikings held the Blazers scoreless over the final 3 quarters. Spencer also contributed to the rushing attack, helping Northern Lebanon improve to 6-3 and secure its 2nd consecutive victory.
Aaron Villafane (Palmyra / Sr.) – Football: The senior provided a strong rushing performance during Palmyra’s Week 9 contest, carrying 20 times for 139 yards and 1 touchdown. Villafane also contributed 2 tackles defensively, continuing to provide the Cougars with production on both sides of the ball.
Bryce Yocum (Northern Lebanon / Sr.) – Football: The senior reached the 300-career-tackle milestone during Northern Lebanon’s 23-7 victory over Daniel Boone. Yocum recorded 7 tackles, including 5 solo stops and 1 tackle for loss, while also breaking up a pass. His open-field tackle late in the 2nd quarter helped prevent Daniel Boone from capitalizing on a turnover and preserved a 7-7 halftime tie. – Winner
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