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Vote for Ames Tribune female Athlete of the Week for April 26-May 2
TL;DR
The Ames Tribune is inviting readers to vote for the female Athlete of the Week for April 26-May 2, highlighting standout performances from local high school spring sports. Notable achievements include soccer victories for Ames and Gilbert.
Key points
- Ames Tribune invites votes for female Athlete of the Week.
- Nominees include standout female athletes from Ames area.
- Ames soccer team won 2-0 and 11-0 against Lincoln and Hoover.
- Gilbert soccer team achieved a 5-0 win over Nevada.
- Voting will determine the winner announced at week's end.
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The week of April 26-May 2 was full of female high school spring sports action featuring teams and athletes from the Ames area.
Gilbert and Collins-Maxwell both hosted co-ed track meets during the week. Area girls golf teams were active during the week, and area girls soccer games featured Class 3A No. 14 Ames blanking Des Moines Lincoln (2-0) and Hoover (11-0) and 2A No. 11 Gilbert scoring a 5-0 rivalry win over Nevada.
Several female athletes from the Ames area stood out during the week.
Here are the Ames Tribune female Athlete of the Week nominees for the week of April 26-May 2. AmesTrib.com readers vote to determine the winner, who will be announced at the end of the week.
Raya Mueller, Gilbert
Gilbert midfielder Raya Mueller (2) kicks the ball past Nevada's Aiva Sheets (2) during the first half of the Class 2A No. 11 Tigers' 5-0 win over the Cubs in high school girls soccer at the Gilbert grass soccer field on April 30 in Gilbert, Iowa.
Mueller scored multiple goals in two games for the Class 2A No. 11 Gilbert girls soccer team during the week.
Mueller netted two goals during the Tigers' 5-0 win over rival Nevada on April 30 at Gilbert. She tallied two goals and one assist in a 4-0 victory at Mason City on May 1.
Natalya Deardorff, Ames
Deardorff anchored Ames to victory in the 4x200-meter relay and she placed second individually in the open 200 during the Wildcat Relays girls track and field meet on April 30 at Carlisle.
Deardorff helped the Little Cyclone 4x200 win with a time of one minute, 48.77 seconds. She finished the open 200 in 26.72.
Brinley Carlson, Roland-Story
Carlson earned medalist honors for the Roland-Story girls golf team at the Norsemen Invitational on April 30 at the River Bend Golf Course in Story City.
Q&A
Who are the nominees for Ames Tribune female Athlete of the Week?
The nominees include several standout female athletes from the Ames area, with Raya Mueller from Gilbert being mentioned specifically.
What were the key sports events in Ames during April 26-May 2?
The week featured co-ed track meets, active girls golf teams, and soccer games, including significant wins for Ames and Gilbert.
How can I vote for the Ames Tribune female Athlete of the Week?
Readers can vote for the Athlete of the Week on the Ames Tribune website, with the winner announced at the end of the week.
What were the results of the girls soccer games in Ames during this week?
Ames defeated Des Moines Lincoln 2-0 and Hoover 11-0, while Gilbert won against Nevada 5-0.
