Josie McCaw of the Deer Creek-Mackinaw softball team was voted the Journal Star high school girls athlete of the week for March 23-28, presented by CEFCU.
The freshman made a big impact last week. As the Chiefs starting catcher, McCaw hit two home runs March 24 in a 24-9, four-inning win over Richwoods. She belted a two-run blast in first inning and hit a three-run homer in the fourth. McCaw added an RBI double in Saturday’s 10-0, five-inning over Clinton.
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, Joharah Boze of the Illinois Valley Central softball team was named JS girls athlete of the week.
Addy MacGregor, Washington softball
The sophomore put on an offensive show last week. MacGregor hit .733 (11-for-15) in five games over a five-day span. She had at least two hits in each of the five contests, while totaling five RBIs and four doubles. Her week was highlighted by a 2-for-3 effort with a double and a home run in a 3-1 win over Olympia March 23.
Khloe Stear, Limestone soccer
The senior made her offensive presence known last week. Stear scored a goal and assisted on two more as Limestone beat nonconference host Monmouth-Roseville, 3-0, on March 23. The halfback/defender put one in the back of the net, then setup tallies for Paige Werneburg and Gracie Sims for Limestone’s fourth win of the season.
Audrey Dickinson, Illini Bluffs track & field
The freshman turned a personal best into a championship. Dickinson won the Class 1A 800-meter run Friday at the Illinois Top Times Championships hosted by Illinois Wesleyan. She ran 2 minutes, 17.31 seconds in her best indoor time of the season, winning the half-mile race by 1.11 seconds.
Samantha Yeh, Dunlap track & field
The senior put another first-place medal around her neck. Yeh won the Class 3A high jump Saturday at the Illinois Top Times Championships hosted by Illinois Wesleyan. Her leap of 5 feet, 7 inches was her indoor personal best to defend her title at the meet. The Cornell commit’s height ranks third-best in Class 3A and fourth overall in Illinois.
Adam Duvall is a Journal Star sports reporter. Email him at aduvall@pjstar.com. Follow him on Twitter @AdamDuvall.
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