TOPEKA — The spring sports calendar is well underway and top performers from the capital city are working at a high level.
Vote for the Capital-Journal’s athlete of the week for March 31-April 5. Voting closes at noon on Thursday, so here are the nominees.
If a player from the area has made an impact this week, send nominees with stats to Liam Keating at lkeating@gannett.com or on X (formerly known as Twitter), @liamkeating7.
Hara Del Castillo, Topeka High swimming
It was a big week for the Trojans' top swimmer. Del Castillo won the 200-yard IM and 100-yard backstroke in the Topeka High Quad on Tuesday. On Thursday, she returned with a big day winning the 200-yard IM in the Topeka High Invitational.
Kendra Cook, Silver Lake softball
Last week, the Eagles' star pitcher threw a complete game against Holton. She struck out 11 batters and gave up just three hits in the 10-0 win.
Cooper Grace, Hayden baseball
The Nebraska signee has started the season strong. Against Ottawa on Tuesday, Grace hit two home runs and drove in four runs in the Wildcats' 8-1 win. He also threw 5 innings striking out 10 batters.
Isaiah Terry, Washburn Rural track and field
The senior is one of the top 400-meter sprinters in Class 6A. He broke Washburn Rural's record last week at their home meet taking the individual title with a 48.68.
Aubrey Warren, Seaman softball
The shortstop hit for the cycle in Seaman's 10-0 win over Turner. She also collected four hits and three RBIs in the second game over Turner where the Vikings won 8-4 on Tuesday.
Previous winter winners
Dec. 9-14: Adrian Burney, Highland Park wrestling
Jan. 20-25: Kameron Badura, Rossville basketball
Jan. 27-Feb. 1: Anna Becker, Seaman basketball
Feb. 3-8: Jack ...
