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Here are this week’s Boys Athlete of the Week candidates:
Zac Jackman, Olentangy Liberty volleyball: In the past month, has more than 100 kills, 11 aces, and more than 80 digs.
Henry Lessard, Bexley tennis: Won both of his matches in straight sets, 6-2, 6-1 over Cincinnati Indian Hill’s Neelan Gandhi and 7-5, 6-2 in doubles over Cincinnati Sycamore’s Abi Dinesh and Jake Farquhar.
Owen Przymierski, Newark Catholic baseball: Struck out 15, allowing four hits and one earned run, and had two hits and an RBI in an 8-2 victory over Johnstown.
Luke Rutherford, Olentangy Orange tennis: Improved his season record to 10-2 with four wins in as many matches, three of which were in singles. He did not drop a set and won five sets 6-0.
Levi Starinsky, New Albany volleyball: For the season, has more than 150 kills, 22 blocks, and more than 130 digs. He also has a team-best 2.5 passing rating.
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