It’s time to take a look at the standout high school performers from Stark County for the past week.
Your vote will determine who will be the Stark County High School Athlete of the Week for June 8-14. With baseball being the only sport in action last week, we will pick just one boy this week. Each athlete’s credentials are listed above the poll — which will be live until 5 p.m. Thursday. The winner will be announced Friday morning on CantonRep.com.
Now, let’s meet the candidates selected by the Repository sports staff.
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Here’s a look at the nominees for Stark County Athlete of the Week, in alphabetical order:
Jack Andes, North Canton Hoover baseball
Walked twice, stole two bases and scored a run in a 4-2 loss to Walsh Jesuit in 10 innings in the Division II state semifinals, while also striking out four in 5.1 innings of relief pitching.
Ryan Cervenak, North Canton Hoover baseball
Stole two bases and scored a run, and handled five chances (three assists and two putouts) without an error at shortstop in a 4-2 loss to Walsh Jesuit in 10 innings in the Division II state semifinals.
Grant Coblentz, Lake Center Christian baseball
Picked up a win as the starting pitcher over 6.1 innings of work in a 2-1 win over Hiland in the Division VI state championship game after earning the save in the state semis by striking out three of the five batters he faced. Allowed just one run overall in the state tournament in eight innings with 10 strikeouts and a walk, while also going 4-for-6 at the plate.
Caleb Shelly, Lake Center Christian baseball
Shelly recorded the final two outs to earn the save in the 2-1 win over Hiland in the Division VI state finals after pitching 1.1 innings of the semifinals where he also went 1-for-3 with a run and an RBI in a 5-3 win over Northmor.
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The Canton Repository sports department can be contacted via email at sports@cantonrep.com.
This article originally appeared on The Repository: Vote for Stark County High School Athlete of the Week for June 8-14
Reporting by Chris Beaven, Canton Repository / The Repository
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