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Dover stands along first base line as National Anthem plays before the game against Tuscarawas Valley on May 7, 2026. The Crimson Tornadoes won 2-0.
Tuscarawas Valley standing along third baseline as the National Anthem plays before its contest against Dover on May 7, 2026. The Crimson Tornadoes won 2-0.
Tuscarawas Valley's Brennen Reichman winds up to fire a pitch to a Dover batter on May 7, 2026. The Crimson Tornadoes won 2-0.
Tuscarawas Valley's Brennen Reichman fires a ball to a Dover batter on May 7, 2026. The Crimson Tornadoes won 2-0.
Dover players celebrate at the pitchers mound after a strike out by freshman pitcher Abby Lint on May 7, 2026. The Crimson Tornadoes won 2-0.
Dover's Abby Lint rifles a pitch to a Tuscarawas Valley batter on May 7, 2026. The Crimson Tornadoes won 2-0.
Tuscarawas players meet with assistant coach Andrew Reichman at pitching mound, discussing a pitching strategy against Dover on May 7, 2026. The Crimson Tornadoes won 2-0.
Dover players meet with head coach Hannah Duff to discuss a hitting plan as Tuscarawas Valley has meeting at the pitching mound on May 7, 2026. The Crimson Tornadoes won 2-0.
Dover's Elle Tonya prepares to take a swing at a pitch from Tuscarawas Valley's Brennen Reichman on May 7, 2026. The Crimson Tornadoes won 2-0.
Tuscarawas Valley's Aleah Orvisky throws a ball to first basemen Jocelyn Wallace (28) to record the final out of the fifth inning on May 7, 2026. Dover defeated the Trojans 2-0.
Dover's Abby Lint stares down a Tuscarawas Valley batter on May 7, 2026. The Crimson Tornadoes won 2-0.
Tuscarawas Valley's Aleah Orvisky tosses a ball to first basemen Jocelyn Wallace (28) to record an out against Dover on May 7, 2026. The Crimson Tornadoes won 2-0.
Dover's Ali Hupp avoids a collision with Olivia McCue (1) to make the catch in the outfield against Tuscarawas Valley on May 7, 2026. The Crimson Tornadoes won 2-0.
Dover's Hailey Kuecher (6), Ariana Immel (24) and Madi Bantum watch as a popup falls foul in the infield against Tuscarawas Valley on May 7, 2026. The Crimson Tornadoes won 2-0.
Tuscarawas Valley's Elliot Wallick slides into second base, earning a double against Dover on May 7, 2026. The Crimson Tornadoes won 2-0.
Tuscarawas Valley players exchange high fives at the pitchers mound in a contest against Dover on May 7, 2026. The Crimson Tornadoes won 2-0.
Dover's Sophie Bantum connect a pitch, grounding out to shortstop to record the first out of the sixth inning against Tuscarawas Valley on May 7, 2026. The Crimson Tornadoes won 2-0.
Tuscarawas Valley's Brooklyn Menifield prepares to throw the ball to first basemen Jocelyn David (28) to record an out against Dover on May 7, 2026. The Crimson Tornadoes won 2-0.
Tuscarawas Valley's Brennen Reichman watches as her hit goes into right field to reach first base against Dover on May 7, 2026. The Crimson Tornadoes won 2-0.
Tuscarawas Valley players watch as a Dover bunt stays fair in the seventh inning on May 7, 2026. The Crimson Tornadoes won 2-0.
Dover's Abby Lint fires a pitch to a Tuscarawas Valley batter in the seventh inning on May 7, 2026. The Crimson Tornadoes won 2-0.
Dover's Hailey Kuecher records the final out, completing a game ending double play on May 7, 2026. The Crimson Tornadoes won 2-0.
Tuscarawas Valley players gather on the infield following the 2-0 loss to Dover on May 7, 2026.
Dover players and coached gather in the outfield following its 2-0 victory over Tuscarawas Valley on May 7, 2026.
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Dover stands along first base line as National Anthem plays before the game against Tuscarawas Valley on May 7, 2026. The Crimson Tornadoes won 2-0.
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Dover stands along first base line as National Anthem plays before the game against Tuscarawas Valley on May 7, 2026. The Crimson Tornadoes won 2-0.
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Tuscarawas Valley standing along third baseline as the National Anthem plays before its contest against Dover on May 7, 2026. The Crimson Tornadoes won 2-0.
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Tuscarawas Valley's Brennen Reichman winds up to fire a pitch to a Dover batter on May 7, 2026. The Crimson Tornadoes won 2-0.
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Tuscarawas Valley's Brennen Reichman fires a ball to a Dover batter on May 7, 2026. The Crimson Tornadoes won 2-0.
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Dover players celebrate at the pitchers mound after a strike out by freshman pitcher Abby Lint on May 7, 2026. The Crimson Tornadoes won 2-0.
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Dover's Abby Lint rifles a pitch to a Tuscarawas Valley batter on May 7, 2026. The Crimson Tornadoes won 2-0.
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Tuscarawas players meet with assistant coach Andrew Reichman at pitching mound, discussing a pitching strategy against Dover on May 7, 2026. The Crimson Tornadoes won 2-0.
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Dover players meet with head coach Hannah Duff to discuss a hitting plan as Tuscarawas Valley has meeting at the pitching mound on May 7, 2026. The Crimson Tornadoes won 2-0.
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Dover's Elle Tonya prepares to take a swing at a pitch from Tuscarawas Valley's Brennen Reichman on May 7, 2026. The Crimson Tornadoes won 2-0.
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Tuscarawas Valley's Aleah Orvisky throws a ball to first basemen Jocelyn Wallace (28) to record the final out of the fifth inning on May 7, 2026. Dover defeated the Trojans 2-0.
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Dover's Abby Lint stares down a Tuscarawas Valley batter on May 7, 2026. The Crimson Tornadoes won 2-0.
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Tuscarawas Valley's Aleah Orvisky tosses a ball to first basemen Jocelyn Wallace (28) to record an out against Dover on May 7, 2026. The Crimson Tornadoes won 2-0.
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Dover's Ali Hupp avoids a collision with Olivia McCue (1) to make the catch in the outfield against Tuscarawas Valley on May 7, 2026. The Crimson Tornadoes won 2-0.
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Dover's Hailey Kuecher (6), Ariana Immel (24) and Madi Bantum watch as a popup falls foul in the infield against Tuscarawas Valley on May 7, 2026. The Crimson Tornadoes won 2-0.
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Tuscarawas Valley's Elliot Wallick slides into second base, earning a double against Dover on May 7, 2026. The Crimson Tornadoes won 2-0.
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Tuscarawas Valley players exchange high fives at the pitchers mound in a contest against Dover on May 7, 2026. The Crimson Tornadoes won 2-0.
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Dover's Sophie Bantum connect a pitch, grounding out to shortstop to record the first out of the sixth inning against Tuscarawas Valley on May 7, 2026. The Crimson Tornadoes won 2-0.
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Tuscarawas Valley's Brooklyn Menifield prepares to throw the ball to first basemen Jocelyn David (28) to record an out against Dover on May 7, 2026. The Crimson Tornadoes won 2-0.
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Tuscarawas Valley's Brennen Reichman watches as her hit goes into right field to reach first base against Dover on May 7, 2026. The Crimson Tornadoes won 2-0.
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Tuscarawas Valley players watch as a Dover bunt stays fair in the seventh inning on May 7, 2026. The Crimson Tornadoes won 2-0.
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Dover's Abby Lint fires a pitch to a Tuscarawas Valley batter in the seventh inning on May 7, 2026. The Crimson Tornadoes won 2-0.
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Dover's Hailey Kuecher records the final out, completing a game ending double play on May 7, 2026. The Crimson Tornadoes won 2-0.
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Tuscarawas Valley players gather on the infield following the 2-0 loss to Dover on May 7, 2026.
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Dover players and coached gather in the outfield following its 2-0 victory over Tuscarawas Valley on May 7, 2026.
Another week of high school sports has passed in Tuscarawas County, and we've narrowed down the list of nominees for our Times-Reporter Athletes of the Week.
From multi-hit games, to pitchers you don't want to see on the mound, it's time to cast your vote for your choice of the Times-Reporter Athletes of the Week for May 4-9.
The polls run until noon Friday.
Nominations for Athlete of the Week can be sent to sports@timesreporter.com by noon Sunday. Please include the athlete's name, school and sport and a little about their accomplishment that week.
**March 30 – April 4:**Nolan Rosneck, New Philadelphia track and field and Maddie Minnis, Dover track and field.
**April 6 – 11:**Tyler Shuss, Dover track and field and Brooklyn Davis, Sandy Valley softball.
**April 13 – 18:**Javen Johnshon, Carrollton baseball and True Tango, Garaway softball.
**April 20 – 25:**Caleb Crowthers, New Philadelphia baseball and Emilee Shepherd, Carrollton softball.
**April 27 – May 2:**Jace Witham, Carrollton baseball and Kiera Mason, New Philadelphia softball.
Here are this week's boys nominees:
Here are this week's girls nominees:
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