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Vote for the Daily News Female Athlete of the Week for April 20-26
TL;DR
Ava Gemelli won last week's Female Athlete of the Week with 68.2% of votes. The voting for the current week is open until May 3.
Key points
- Ava Gemelli received 68.2% of 14,354 votes.
- Voting for the current week ends on May 3.
- Mabel Carreiro recorded the fourth-fastest 800 time in Massachusetts this year.
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Kudos to Tri-County softball player Ava Gemelli, who earned last week’s honor with 68.2% of 14,354 votes.
The following is another standout list of candidates for MetroWest/Milford Daily News Female Athlete of the Week for April 20-26. Vote below. The poll will stay open until 6 p.m. on Sunday, May 3.
Mabel Carreiro, Hopedale track & field
The junior won the 800 at the Mercury Games (Norton) in 2 minutes, 18.84 seconds, the fourth-fastest time in Massachusetts this year.
Hopedale's Mabel Carreiro runs in the Divisional race in 2025.
Liv Connolly, Hudson softball
The sophomore was 3-for-4 with a double and an RBI for the Hawks in a win over Dracut.
Emma Deverix, Blackstone Valley Tech softball
The sophomore went 3-for-3 with a double and two RBIs in a win over Franklin Tech on Tuesday.
Samantha Gibson, L-S Unified track & field
The freshman put in strong performances in the long jump and 100 meter-dash against Concord-Carlisle.
Amelia Laingen, Holliston lacrosse
The senior made 14 saves in a win over Medway on Wednesday.
Jayden Lilburn, Nipmuc lacrosse
The senior netted six goals and the overtime winner in a victory against Wayland.
Sierra Lopes, Nipmuc softball
The Worcester State-bound senior was 3-for-4 with a run against East Longmeadow Wednesday. She also drove in a run against Westborough Thursday.
Kate Riesenberger, Hopkinton softball
The sophomore was 2-for-3 with a home run and five RBIs and threw four innings in a win against Uxbridge on Friday.
Q&A
Who won the Daily News Female Athlete of the Week for April 20-26?
Ava Gemelli won the title with 68.2% of the votes.
What are the voting details for the Female Athlete of the Week?
Voting is open until 6 p.m. on Sunday, May 3.
What was Mabel Carreiro's achievement in track and field?
Mabel Carreiro won the 800 at the Mercury Games with a time of 2 minutes, 18.84 seconds.
