The postseason is running deeper for high school volleyball and cross country across the Lafayette area. That brought some standout performances during the weekend.
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There are eight nominees for this week. Check them out below, listed in alphabetical order by school. A football-only poll can be found here.
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Lillian Weigle, Benton Central girls cross country
Placed fourth at the New Prairie regional in the girls 5,000-meter with a time of 18 minutes, 11.46 seconds, breaking her own previous school record. She advanced to the state finals at LaVern Gibson as an individual.
Ashley Caplinger, Faith Christian girls cross country
Finished 14th at the Brownsburg regional girls 5,000m with an 18:36.90, advancing to the state finals as an individual for the Eagles.
Jonathan King, Harrison boys cross country
With a time of 15:38.80, King placed 14th in the boys 5,000m at Brownsburg to lead the Raiders. The Harrison boys finished third as a team and will advance to the state finals together.
Blaire Wellman, Rossville volleyball
Recorded 27 kills, an ace and 20 digs to help lead the Hornets to a 3-2 regional championship (1A) victory over Covington at Twin Lakes.
Tori Fadness, Rossville volleyball
Tallied 60 assists and 15 digs for the Hornets as part of the comeback from down 2-0 against the Trojans.
Briley Iseminger, South Newton volleyball
Had an elite defensive performance of 34 digs, along with two aces, in a five-set triller against Marquette Catholic to win the Class 1A regional championship at Culver Community.
Jada Cripe, South Newton volleyball
Put up 28 kills with a rate of nearly 51% and 12 digs to help the Rebels take down Marquette Catholic 3-2 on Saturday.
Meredith Andrew, West Lafayette volleyball
Andrew had 13 kills, three aces, a block and 11 digs in the Red Devils' sweep over Leo in the Class 3A regional championship at Southwood.