Vote for Statesman Journal Athlete of the Week

Pete Martini, Salem Statesman Journal
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Dallas' Kadence Morrison (2) after the playoff game against Silverton on Friday, May 27, 2022 in Dallas, Ore.
Dallas' Kadence Morrison (2) after the playoff game against Silverton on Friday, May 27, 2022 in Dallas, Ore.

The spring high school sports season has begun, and there are Mid-Valley athletes to recognize for their performances.

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

  • Kadence Morrison, Dallas/Perrydale softball

  • Noah Scharer, South Salem baseball

  • Grant Strother, Sprague baseball

  • Ava Pilgrim, West Salem softball

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

Kadence Morrison, Dallas/Perrydale softball: She pitched seven innings, allowing three hits with eight strikeouts against Canby.

Noah Scharer, South Salem.
Noah Scharer, South Salem.

Noah Scharer, South Salem baseball: He went 1 for 3, with a double, a walk, an RBI, two runs scored and three stolen bases against Centennial.

Sprague's Grant Strother (29) throws a pitch during the playoff game against Sunset on Monday, May 23, 2022 in Salem, Ore.
Sprague's Grant Strother (29) throws a pitch during the playoff game against Sunset on Monday, May 23, 2022 in Salem, Ore.

Grant Strother, Sprague baseball: He pitched a complete-game three-hitter, striking out nine and walking two against Bend.

Ava Pilgrim, West Salem.
Ava Pilgrim, West Salem.

Ava Pilgrim, West Salem softball: In a win against Forest Grove, she went 2 for 4 with four RBIs.

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

This article originally appeared on Salem Statesman Journal: Vote for Statesman Journal Athlete of the Week