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Vote for Statesman Journal Athlete of the Week

Pete Martini
Salem Statesman Journal
McNary sophomore running back Asia St. John prepares to catch a pass on Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2022 in Keizer, Ore.

There isn’t much time left in the spring high school sports season, but there are still Mid-Valley athletes to highlight. 

This week’s Statesman Journal Athlete of the Week nominees are:

  • Asia St. John, McNary track and field 
  • Mihaly Akpamgbo, West Salem track and field
  • Brooksie Isham, South Salem track and field
  • Zach Moore, Cascade tennis

Vote for the athlete you think is most deserving. The poll closes at noon Thursday.

Asia St. John, McNary track and field: She won the CVC title in the javelin with a throw of 106-8.

West Salem's Mihaly Akpamgbo, right, runs in the 100-meter in the MVC district championship on Friday, May 13, 2022 at McKay High School in Salem, Ore. Akpamgbo won first place in the event.

Mihaly Akpamgbo, West Salem track and field: He won CVC titles in the 100 meters (10.67) and 200 meters (21.89).

Brooksie Isham, South Salem.

Brooksie Isham, South Salem track and field: She won CVC titles in the 100 meters (12.90) and the 300-hurdles (46.64).

Cascade’s Zach Moore hits the ball during a semifinal match at the OSAA Class 4A/3A/2A/1A tennis state championship at Oregon State University in Corvallis Saturday, May 20, 2023.

Zach Moore, Cascade tennis: He won the OSAA Class 4A tennis state championship. 

To vote in the poll, go to: bit.ly/3WBTb9H

Statesman Journal reporter Pete Martini covers college and high school sports. He can be reached at pmartini@StatesmanJournal.com.