In the high school spring sports season, athletes in Eugene-area are showcasing their skills and achieving top performances. This week’s Register-Guard Athlete of the Week nominees include Reagan Kumle from Springfield softball, McKenzie Larsen from Churchill girls tennis, Trison Hedges from Thurston boys golf, Aiden Hibler from North Eugene baseball, Anthony Angelastro from Marist boys golf, Francesca Tomp from North Eugene girls golf, and Camille Gamble from Thurston girls golf.
Reagan Kumle had an outstanding performance in softball, hitting a double, three RBIs, and scoring a run in the Millers’ 10-3 victory over Ashland. Meanwhile, McKenzie Larsen secured two wins at No. 1 singles in girls tennis, defeating opponents from North Eugene and Willamette. Thurston senior Trison Hedges finished in second place at the boys 5A Midwestern League District Championships in golf with a two-day score of 162.
In baseball, North Eugene’s freshman player Aiden Hibler contributed significantly to the Highlanders’ 2-1 series win over Crater with four hits, three RBIs and two runs scored. Marist senior Anthony Angelastro placed third at the Shadow Hills Marshfield Invitational with a score of 81 and helped his team secure the overall title. North Eugene junior Francesca Tomp clinched victory at the girls 5A Midwestern League District Championships in golf with a two-day score of 152. Thurston sophomore Camille Gamble achieved a remarkable feat by hitting a hole-in-one at the girls 5A Midwestern League District Championships and registering a two-day score of 215.
The poll for Athlete of the Week is closing on Thursday at noon so cast your vote now! Stay tuned for more updates on Eugene-area athletes as the spring sports season progresses.
