Here are The State Journal-Register's athlete of the week nominees.
The poll closes at noon on Friday. Information about the nominees is below. Litchfield's Max Leitschuh won last week's poll.
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Shelby Ashcraft, Pana, softball
The senior walloped two grand slams and finished 2-for-2 with eight RBIs and four runs scored as Pana defeated Ramsey 25-11 in four innings on Thursday.
Tucker Dennis, Auburn, baseball
The first baseman scored the game-winning run on an error as Auburn plated three runs in the bottom of the seventh inning to rally past Carlinville 5-4 on Monday. Dennis tied the game with a two-run double with the bases loaded. He finished with two hits.
Bennett Fretueg, Rushville-Industry, baseball
The first baseman popped a three-run, walk-off homer in the bottom of the seventh inning as the Rockets rallied for seven runs to beat Macomb 12-11 on Friday. Fretueg also had a three-run homer in the third and finished with six RBIs.
Kamryn Hoffman, Springfield High, girls soccer
The junior forward scored two goals in a 5-2 win over Chatham Glenwood on Tuesday.
Colton Ladage, Chatham Glenwood, boys track and field
The junior raced to second place in the Class 3A boys 60-meter dash at the Illinois Top Times meet. He finished in 6.92 seconds, behind Cody Muhlbauer's 6.88 out of Normal West. He also won the 4x200 relay with teammates Blake Lehnen, Trystin Decatoire and Larry Wills.
Bailey Leach, Pleasant Plains, girls soccer
The junior forward rallied the Cardinals ahead with two goals in a 3-1 win over Sacred Heart-Griffin on Wednesday. Hailey Sobieski provided the insurance goal.
