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Athletes of the Week: Pruemer, Walton put together impressive pitching performances
TL;DR
Asher Pruemer from St. Joseph-Ogden and Bionca Walton from Rantoul are this week's Athletes of the Week, recognized for their outstanding pitching performances. Pruemer achieved a five-hit shutout with eight strikeouts in a 7-0 victory over Monticello.
Key points
- Asher Pruemer pitched a five-hit shutout
- Pruemer had eight strikeouts in the game
- He led St. Joseph-Ogden to a 7-0 victory over Monticello
- Bionca Walton also recognized as Athlete of the Week
- Pruemer appreciated community support for his team
Asher PruemerBionca WaltonSt. Joseph-OgdenRantoul
May 11—The votes are in. Powered by Copper Creek Contractors, Asher Pruemer of St. Joseph-Ogden baseball and Bionca Walton of Rantoul softball are this week's winners. Here they are, in their own words, with their biggest supporters:
Asher Pruemer — St. Joseph-Ogden baseball
➜ Pruemer pitched a five-hit shutout with eight strikeouts to lead the Spartans to a 7-0 win over previously unbeaten Monticello.
➜ "I didn't even know I was up for Athlete of the Week until I saw a post about it like Tuesday afternoon. It's pretty cool to know that the community is paying attention to our baseball team. ... Everything was working out in that game. I was able to locate everything I wanted to throw, and I knew the guys behind me were going to make plays, so I just trusted them. I threw what I wanted when I wanted and let the guys behind me work."
➜ "Happy Gilmore."
➜ rap.
➜ Braden Smith.
➜ golf.
➜ flying.
➜ I talk with my teammates and have a good time with them. I always stretch before I throw, do dynamic and mobility stretches and then some band work. Then, I throw, rest for a little bit and go throw my bullpen before it's time to roll.
➜ going on our Edwardsville trips. All of the guys have a really fun time, and we all hang out and bond together. Everybody learns who everybody is, and we create a bond with our team.
➜ attending the Masters at Augusta National.
➜ Tate Harden, LeRoy baseball; Jax Hardy, Champaign Central track and field; Nolan Sanderson, Mahomet-Seymour baseball
Bionca Walton — Rantoul softball
➜ Walton pitched a five-inning no-hitter with 10 strikeouts to lead the Eagles to a 10-0 win over Paxton-Buckley-Loda. She also had two hits and three RBI and pitched the final two innings of an 8-6 win over Danville before tossing another complete-game shutout with seven strikeouts in a 2-0 win over Monticello.
➜ "I'm glad the community helped me. A lot of people were like 'Hey, we voted for you,' a lot of people I didn't even know. ... We've really been coming together as a team. Our hits are coming through, and with me and Addy Sherrick pitching, we've been working together to wins games."
➜ "Never Have I Ever."
➜ Lizzo.
➜ Joe Burrow.
➜ volleyball.
➜ invisibility.
➜ I make sure I do my band stretches for my elbow.
➜ when we beat St. Joseph-Ogden this season. That was really exciting.
➜ swimming with manatees.
➜ Henley Parsons, St. Thomas More track and field; Emelyn Roberts, Argenta-Oreana track and field; Chloe Sikora, Champaign Central soccer
Q&A
What were Asher Pruemer's stats in the game against Monticello?
Asher Pruemer pitched a five-hit shutout with eight strikeouts in the game against Monticello.
Who won Athlete of the Week for May 11?
Asher Pruemer from St. Joseph-Ogden baseball and Bionca Walton from Rantoul softball won Athlete of the Week for May 11.
What did Asher Pruemer say about his performance?
Asher Pruemer expressed that he was pleased the community was paying attention and credited his teammates for their support during the game.