Truman Tyra of the Dunlap baseball team is the Journal Star high school boys athlete of the week for April 6-11, presented by CEFCU.
The senior put together an all-around effort last week. In four wins, Tyra hit .583 (7-for-12) with two doubles, five RBIs, five runs and three stolen bases. His RBI double proved to be the go-ahead run in Dunlap’s 3-1 win over Pekin on Wednesday, April 8. Tyra also made a relief appearance, stranding a pair of runners as the Eagles beat Normal West, 7-4 on Saturday, April 11. He came in with no outs and struck out the side as Dunlap won its 11th in a row.
The poll closed at noon Friday. Information about the other nominees is below.
If you have a nominee for the honor, email us at sports@pjstar.com or tag us on X @pjstarsports. Last week, Josiah Kniep of the Peoria Christian baseball team was named JS boys athlete of the week.
Jarek Quinn, Richwoods baseball
The senior twirled a no-hitter last week. Quinn didn’t allow a hit as Richwoods beat nonconference host Illinois Valley Central, 3-0, on Tuesday, April 7. He struck out 10 and walked two on 92 pitches, 55 of which were strikes. Quinn retired 13 in a row as well as the final seven batters he faced. His run support came in the form of one run in each of the second, sixth and seventh innings highlighted by Vince Hayes stealing home in the second.
Daniel Nathan, Richwoods tennis
The sophomore secured a pair of victories last week. In two matches at the Troy Triad Invite on Saturday, April 11, Nathan claimed wins in No. 1 singles and No. 1 doubles. His singles victory came over Carbondale freshman Kai Manzano, 7-6, 6-1. Nathan then teamed with junior Sean McGary to beat Batavia doubles partners Kush Adhvaryu and Lucas Hubert, 6-3, 6-2. Richwoods lost both matchups, 3-2, but did secure four wins on the day.
Trae Brickner, Peoria Christian track & field
The senior clocked a personal-best in his best event last week. Brickner won the 300-meter hurdles in 38.49 seconds at the Chuck Danner Coed Invitational on Saturday, April 11. His time was 0.59 seconds faster than his Class 1A 300 hurdles state title win last May. The reigning Journal Star boys track athlete of the year also finished second in the 110-meter hurdles (14.73 seconds, personal best). Brickner was also sixth in the high jump (5 feet, 8.5 inches).
Jaiduan Cranford, Metamora track & field
The senior was a three-event winner on his own track last week. Cranford won the 100 (10.63 seconds) and 200-meter dashes (22.21 seconds) at the Chuck Danner Coed Invitational on Saturday, April 11. His two individual races came in personal-best times. The Northern Illinois football recruit was also a part of the winning 4×100-meter relay in 42.98 seconds with Kylan McMillen, Brayden Cox and Mason Perry. Metamora won the meet over Morton, 117-114.
Adam Duvall is a Journal Star sports reporter. Email him at aduvall@pjstar.com. Follow him on Twitter @AdamDuvall.
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