Each week during the high school sports season, Eastern Maine Sports will announce a female and male athlete of the week. You can send your nominations during the week to Marc at easternmainesports@gmail.com. When you send your nominations include the athlete, name of the school, stats for the week of the nomination. Here is a full list of the 287 past athlete of the week winners.
This week, we had eight Rowell’s Garage female athlete of the week nominations. Lexi Ireland recorded two triple doubles and averaged 34.5 points in two games to lead the Penobscot Valley high school (PVHS) to a strong finish to their regular season. It is the sixth athlete of the week honor for Ireland. The junior is the ninth student/athlete to earn at least six athlete of the week honors. She joins Kolleen Bouchard (Houlton) (19) (3-5-18), Taylor Schildroth (George Stevens) (9) (3-5-18), Leine McKechnie (PVHS) (9) (5-20-18), Bryce Gilbert (PCHS) (9) (2-11-18), Justin Thompson (Schenck (9) (1-22-17),Karli Theberge (Hermon) (7) (5-29-16), Gage Feeney (Washington Academy) (7) (5-16-15), Parise Rossignol Van Buren (6) (2-23-14),
Charles Inn female athlete of the week
Lexi Ireland – PVHS- Basketball – recorded 36 points (16-22 FG), 12 rebounds, and 10 assists in 66-26 win over Mattanawcook. Recorded 33 points (28 in first half), 10 rebounds, 10 steals, and seven assists in win over Lee
Runner up
Peyton Grant – Dexter – Basketball- had 41 points, including 9 three pointers in under 24 minutes in 80-43 win over Bucksport. Scored 25 points, including 5 three pointers in 33-26 win over Stearns.
Other nominations
Rylee Eaton- Deer Isle-Stonington – Basketball- had 23 points in 58-40 win over Searsport. Had 18 points and eight steals in 49-26 win over Bangor Christian.
Emily Curtis – Woodland – Basketball- had 24 points in 72-36 win over East Grand.
