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2023 Fall Athletes of the Week

Updated: Nov 12, 2023


October 30th-November 5th Athletes of the Week

GIRLS
Jalen Kent-Cambridge

Kent was pivotal in leading Cambridge to a runner-up finish in the Class D2 Volleyball State Tournament as she had 62 kills and 66 digs across the three matches they played in Lincoln.


BOYS

Jackson Kerchal-Dundy County Stratton

Kerchal was a monster on the defensive side for the Tigers as he racked up 16 tackles in their 36-28 loss to Howells Dodge in the Class D2 quarter-finals.


October 23rd-October 29th Athletes of the Week

GIRLS
Erin Johnson-Cambridge

In the Trojans 3-2 victory over Overton in the D2-7 subdistrict final, Johnson had 20 kills, 3 aces, 5 blocks, and 23 digs.


BOYS

Ethan Latta-Dundy County Stratton

Latta was electric once again with 29 carries, 211 yards rushing, and 6 touchdowns.


October 16th-October 22nd Athletes of the Week

GIRLS
Ashley Robertson-Wallace

Robertson placed 11th at the NSAA State Cross Country meet last week with a time of 21:34.8.


BOYS

Kreyton Wiese-Wauneta-Palisade

Wiese had a total of seven touchdowns with 301 total yards (268 rushing, 33 receiving), a kickoff return for a touchdown, two fumble recoveries, and scored 50 total points.


October 9th-October 15th Athletes of the Week

GIRLS
Kyra Nelms-Southwest

Nelms had 17 kills in the Roughriders' 3-1 win over Bertrand during the first day of the RPAC tournament. The Roughriders went on to claim the RPAC Championship.


BOYS

Kael Garrett-Medicine Valley

Garrett finished 6th at the D6 cross country district at Perkins County with a time of 18:13.47 to punch his ticket to compete at the NSAA State Cross Country meet.


October 2nd-October 8th Athletes of the Week

GIRLS
Taylee Becker-Southern Valley

Becker was named the RPAC champion at the RPAC cross country meet in Alma last week as she set a new personal best with a time of 21:48.87


BOYS

Gunnar Foster-Paxton

Foster had 158 yards rushing and six touchdowns as well as 90 yards receiving and a touchdown in their 66-50 win over Wallace.


BOYS

Marcus Hernandez-Bertrand

Hernandez won the RPAC cross country meet in Alma with a time of 17:46.96. The Wolfkings were also named RPAC champions with a score of 18 points.


September 25th-October 1st Athletes of the Week

GIRLS
Natalee Holste-Southern Valley/Alma

Last week Holste threw a no-hitter in their 10-0 win over Chase County. She went four innings, four strikeouts, no-runs, and no hits allowed.


BOYS

Ethan Latta-Dundy County Stratton

In the Tigers 62-22 win over Loomis, Lattahad 261 yards rushing, 133 yards receiving, and seven total touchdowns.


September 18th-September 24th Athletes of the Week

GIRLS
Kendyl Flaming-Wallace

During the Paxton tournament, Flaming had 13 kills and 14 digs against Potter-Dix, and against Paxton, she had 23 kills.


BOYS

Tommy Markussen-Paxton

Markussen had 261 yards passing, 92 yards rushing, and five total touchdowns in their 76-50 loss to Arthur County.


September 11th-September 17th Athletes of the Week

GIRLS
Mallory Springer-Cambridge

Springer tallied 40 assists in their 3-1 win over Loomis last week and 34 assists in their 3-0 sweep over Southern Valley.


BOYS

Griffin Stemper-Alma

Stemper now holds Alma’s all-time school mileage record with 1,235 miles run so far in his high school career and that number will only grow as the season progresses.


September 3rd-September 10th Athletes of the Week

GIRLS
Ashley Robertson-Wallace

Robertson ran at the Chase County Invite last week where she bettered her own school record with a 3rd place finish and a time of 21:07.80.


BOYS

Kody Collins-Southern Valley

Collins set a new 8-man school record with his 333 yards rushing. He did this on 18 carries and had six touchdowns in their 66-48 win over Maxwell.


August 27th-September 2nd Athletes of the Week

GIRLS
Emma Brown-Bertrand

In Bertrand's 3-1 victory over Elm Creek last Tuesday, Brown pounded home 21 kills, picked up 15 digs, and five aces.


BOYS

Marcus Hernandez-Bertrand

Hernandez placed 1st with a time of 18:46.55 at the Gibbon Invite last Thursday.


August 20th-26th Athletes of the Week

GIRLS
Brecklyn Hammond-Southern Valley

Hammond posted 23 assists in the 3-0 win over Hi-Line. In their 3-0 win over Sandhills Valley, Hammond added 29 assists and eight aces.


BOYS

Ethan Latta- Dundy County Stratton

Latta was electric, with 202 yards rushing and four touchdowns. He added 51 yards receiving too.


August 13th-19th Athletes of the Week

GIRLS
Emma Rasmussen-Cambridge

Rasmussen placed 2nd last week at the Cambridge Quad as she shot a 53 at the first meet of the season.


BOYS

Jakin Neal-Alma

Neal was efficient at the quarterback position as he went 8-8 with 204 yards and four touchdowns in their 74-6 win over Superior.

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