A four-goal haul, a walk-off hit highlights Athlete of the Week poll

TL;DR

High school sports are intensifying as postseason approaches, with Freedom Christian's teams winning conference championships. The Athlete of the Week poll features 20 nominees from recent standout performances.

Key points

High school sports are heating up as postseason approaches
Freedom Christian's baseball and softball teams clinched championships
Terry Sanford baseball earned 13 of 14 conference titles
Gray's Creek and Purnell Swett shared the Tri-County Conference title
20 nominees are available for the Athlete of the Week poll

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High school sports are heating up as the spring postseason approaches.

Both Freedom Christian's baseball and softball teams clinched the NCISAA Sandhills Athletic Conference regular season championships.

Terry Sanford baseball earned its 13th of its last 14 conference titles in the new Tri-County Conference, while Gray's Creek grabbed a share of the league title along with Purnell Swett.

After several conference schedules concluded, here are 20 nominees to choose from in the April 20-24, 910Preps Athlete of the Week poll.

Voting is unlimited and open until April 30.

Please be sure to send a clear headshot photo (head and shoulders) to jfmoore@usatodayco.com when voting for your choice to recognize your athlete.

910Preps Athlete of the Week nominees for April 20-24

John Bishop, Terry Sanford boys' lacrosse — Bishop earned five goals and two assists in the Bulldogs' win over Panther Creek.

Kayleigh Brewington, Cape Fear softball — Brewington hit four RBIs and scored three runs in a win over Terry Sanford.

Christian Burnette, Gray's Creek track & field — Burnette placed first in the boys' shot put throw with a 44-7.

Delaney Daniel, Gray's Creek track & field — Daniel finished in first place in the boys' 300-meter hurdles with a 42.55 time.

Kaydyn Deutscher, Gray's Creek girls' soccer — Deutscher, the junior, scored a hat trick in a 5-0 win over Lumberton.

Keyilah Hill, Gray's Creek track & field — Hill finished in first place in the girls' 300-meter hurdles with a 51.80.

August Kebort, Gray's Creek softball — Kebort secured four hits for a cycle and eight RBIs, including vs. Terry Sanford.

Xander Morgan, Fayetteville Christian baseball — Morgan hit for the cycle in a win over Berean Baptist, and went 7-10 with a .700 batting average in games throughout the week.

Andrew Nolette, Village Christian baseball — Nolette, the freshman pitcher, threw 13 strikeouts vs. Berean Baptist.

Madisyn Norton, Jack Britt girls' soccer — Norton, the Buccaneers ace pitched 10 strikeouts in the win over Pine Forest.

Q&A

Which teams won the NCISAA Sandhills Athletic Conference championships?

Freedom Christian's baseball and softball teams won the NCISAA Sandhills Athletic Conference championships.

How many conference titles has Terry Sanford baseball won recently?

Terry Sanford baseball has earned 13 out of its last 14 conference titles.

What teams shared the Tri-County Conference title?

Gray's Creek and Purnell Swett shared the Tri-County Conference title.

When is the Athlete of the Week poll taking place?

The Athlete of the Week poll is open for voting from April 20 to April 24.