Crestview's Bella Hillman has been named the Mansfield News Journal Baseball Player of the Week following her performance in a close game against St. Paul.
READER'S CHOICE: Mansfield News Journal Baseball Player of the Week
Crestview's Bella Hillman makes the throw during the Cougars' narrow 12-10 Firelands Conference loss to St. Paul on Monday, May 4, 2026.
Crestview's Bria White tosses a ball to head coach Josh Cunningham during pregame warmups before the Cougars' narrow 12-10 Firelands Conference loss to St. Paul on Monday, May 4, 2026.
Crestview's Bria White tosses a ball to head coach Josh Cunningham during pregame warmups before the Cougars' narrow 12-10 Firelands Conference loss to St. Paul on Monday, May 4, 2026.
Crestview's Carlee Crider makes the catch in centerfield during the Cougars' narrow 12-10 Firelands Conference loss to St. Paul on Monday, May 4, 2026.
Q&A
Who was named Mansfield News Journal Baseball Player of the Week?
Bella Hillman from Crestview was named the Mansfield News Journal Baseball Player of the Week.
What game did Bella Hillman play in that led to her recognition?
Bella Hillman played in a narrow 12-10 loss against St. Paul on May 4, 2026.
What conference were Crestview and St. Paul competing in?
Crestview and St. Paul were competing in the Firelands Conference.
When was the announcement for the Player of the Week made?
The announcement for the Player of the Week was made following the game on May 4, 2026.
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Madison's Taylor Steffey competed at the Ohio Cardinal Conference boys tennis tournament on Friday, May 8, 2026 at the College of Wooster.
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Wooster's Tony Rammel competed at the Ohio Cardinal Conference boys tennis tournament on Friday, May 8, 2026 at the College of Wooster.
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Clear Fork's Asia Bechtel competed at the 2026 Jacket Invitational on Friday, May 8, 2026 at Mount Vernon High School.
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Clear Fork's Nash Evans competed at the 2026 Jacket Invitational on Friday, May 8, 2026 at Mount Vernon High School.
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Clear Fork's Nash Evans competed at the 2026 Jacket Invitational on Friday, May 8, 2026 at Mount Vernon High School.
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Clear Fork's Taylor Bly competed at the 2026 Jacket Invitational on Friday, May 8, 2026 at Mount Vernon High School.
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Clear Fork's Taylor Bly competed at the 2026 Jacket Invitational on Friday, May 8, 2026 at Mount Vernon High School.
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Clear Fork's Taylor Richmond competed at the 2026 Jacket Invitational on Friday, May 8, 2026 at Mount Vernon High School.
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Clear Fork's Braylee Wenger lays down a bunt during the Colts' 5-1 nonconference win over Fredericktown on Friday, May 8, 2026.
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Clear Fork's Hunter Rahall relays the throw to first on a double-play attempt during the Colts' 7-6 nonconference loss to Fredericktown on Friday, May 8, 2026.
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Clear Fork's Kylie Ludwig slides into third base during the Colts' 5-1 nonconference win over Fredericktown on Friday, May 8, 2026.
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Clear Fork's Landen Perry makes the catch in the outfield during the Colts' 7-6 nonconference loss to Fredericktown on Friday, May 8, 2026.
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Clear Fork's Millie Chamberlain rests during a pitching performance during the Colts' 5-1 nonconference win over Fredericktown on Friday, May 8, 2026.
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Clear Fork's Millie Chamberlain rests during a pitching performance during the Colts' 5-1 nonconference win over Fredericktown on Friday, May 8, 2026.
It's time to make your vote count.
Voting for the Mansfield News Journal Baseball Player of the Week is now open.
Voting ends at 7 p.m. on Friday. Shelby's Nate Lykins was voted MNJ Baseball Player of the Week last week with 11,287 votes.