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The Apple Valley dugout watches the action on the field on Friday, April 10, 2026. Hesperia beat Apple Valley 5-4 to take a two-game lead for first place in the Mojave River League standings.

Apple Valley's Nick Garcia turns a double play as Hesperia Josh Flores slides into second base on Friday, April 10, 2026. Hesperia beat Apple Valley 5-4 to take a two-game lead for first place in the Mojave River League standings.

Hesperia's Carlos Ramirez delivers a pitch against Apple Valley on Friday, April 10, 2026. Hesperia beat Apple Valley 5-4 to take a two-game lead for first place in the Mojave River League standings.

Apple Valley's Jaden Padilla delivers a warmup pitch on Friday, April 10, 2026. Hesperia beat Apple Valley 5-4 to take a two-game lead for first place in the Mojave River League standings.

Hesperia's Carlos Ramirez delivers a pitch against Apple Valley on Friday, April 10, 2026. Hesperia beat Apple Valley 5-4 to take a two-game lead for first place in the Mojave River League standings.

Hesperia's Carlos Ramirez stands on the mound during a meeting on Friday, April 10, 2026. Hesperia beat Apple Valley 5-4 to take a two-game lead for first place in the Mojave River League standings.

Hesperia's Carlos Ramirez awaits the pitch on Friday, April 10, 2026. Hesperia beat Apple Valley 5-4 to take a two-game lead for first place in the Mojave River League standings.

Hesperia's Josh Flores stands on first base on Friday, April 10, 2026. Hesperia beat Apple Valley 5-4 to take a two-game lead for first place in the Mojave River League standings.

Apple Valley players watch the action on the field on Friday, April 10, 2026. Hesperia beat Apple Valley 5-4 to take a two-game lead for first place in the Mojave River League standings.

Hesperia's Alex Valencia delivers a pitch on Friday, April 10, 2026. Hesperia beat Apple Valley 5-4 to take a two-game lead for first place in the Mojave River League standings.

Apple Valley's Conner Wilson rounds third base to score a run on Friday, April 10, 2026. Hesperia beat Apple Valley 5-4 to take a two-game lead for first place in the Mojave River League standings.

Hesperia' Tyler Oerman dives into home to score a run on Friday, April 10, 2026. Hesperia beat Apple Valley 5-4 to take a two-game lead for first place in the Mojave River League standings.

Hesperia's Brandon Aguilar scores a run on Friday, April 10, 2026. Hesperia beat Apple Valley 5-4 to take a two-game lead for first place in the Mojave River League standings.

Hesperia's Alex Valencia steps on first base ahead of Apple Valley's Tyler Redona on Friday, April 10, 2026. Hesperia beat Apple Valley 5-4 to take a two-game lead for first place in the Mojave River League standings.

Hesperia's Josh Flores catches a pop fly on Friday, April 10, 2026. Hesperia beat Apple Valley 5-4 to take a two-game lead for first place in the Mojave River League standings.

Hesperia's Lincoln Snow steps into the batter's box on Friday, April 10, 2026. Hesperia beat Apple Valley 5-4 to take a two-game lead for first place in the Mojave River League standings.

Hesperia's dugout watches the game-winning hit from Carlos Ramirez on Friday, April 10, 2026. Hesperia beat Apple Valley 5-4 to take a two-game lead for first place in the Mojave River League standings.

Hesperia players celebrate on the field after a walk-off hit from Carlos Ramirez on Friday, April 10, 2026. Hesperia beat Apple Valley 5-4 to take a two-game lead for first place in the Mojave River League standings.

Hesperia players celebrate on the field after a walk-off hit from Carlos Ramirez on Friday, April 10, 2026. Hesperia beat Apple Valley 5-4 to take a two-game lead for first place in the Mojave River League standings.

Apple Valley and Hesperia players shake hands after the game on Friday, April 10, 2026. Hesperia beat Apple Valley 5-4 to take a two-game lead for first place in the Mojave River League standings.

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The Apple Valley dugout watches the action on the field on Friday, April 10, 2026. Hesperia beat Apple Valley 5-4 to take a two-game lead for first place in the Mojave River League standings.

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The Apple Valley dugout watches the action on the field on Friday, April 10, 2026. Hesperia beat Apple Valley 5-4 to take a two-game lead for first place in the Mojave River League standings.

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Apple Valley's Nick Garcia turns a double play as Hesperia Josh Flores slides into second base on Friday, April 10, 2026. Hesperia beat Apple Valley 5-4 to take a two-game lead for first place in the Mojave River League standings.

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Hesperia's Carlos Ramirez delivers a pitch against Apple Valley on Friday, April 10, 2026. Hesperia beat Apple Valley 5-4 to take a two-game lead for first place in the Mojave River League standings.

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Apple Valley's Jaden Padilla delivers a warmup pitch on Friday, April 10, 2026. Hesperia beat Apple Valley 5-4 to take a two-game lead for first place in the Mojave River League standings.

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Hesperia's Carlos Ramirez delivers a pitch against Apple Valley on Friday, April 10, 2026. Hesperia beat Apple Valley 5-4 to take a two-game lead for first place in the Mojave River League standings.

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Hesperia's Carlos Ramirez stands on the mound during a meeting on Friday, April 10, 2026. Hesperia beat Apple Valley 5-4 to take a two-game lead for first place in the Mojave River League standings.

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Hesperia's Carlos Ramirez awaits the pitch on Friday, April 10, 2026. Hesperia beat Apple Valley 5-4 to take a two-game lead for first place in the Mojave River League standings.

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Hesperia's Josh Flores stands on first base on Friday, April 10, 2026. Hesperia beat Apple Valley 5-4 to take a two-game lead for first place in the Mojave River League standings.

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Apple Valley players watch the action on the field on Friday, April 10, 2026. Hesperia beat Apple Valley 5-4 to take a two-game lead for first place in the Mojave River League standings.

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Hesperia's Alex Valencia delivers a pitch on Friday, April 10, 2026. Hesperia beat Apple Valley 5-4 to take a two-game lead for first place in the Mojave River League standings.

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Apple Valley's Conner Wilson rounds third base to score a run on Friday, April 10, 2026. Hesperia beat Apple Valley 5-4 to take a two-game lead for first place in the Mojave River League standings.

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Hesperia' Tyler Oerman dives into home to score a run on Friday, April 10, 2026. Hesperia beat Apple Valley 5-4 to take a two-game lead for first place in the Mojave River League standings.

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Hesperia's Brandon Aguilar scores a run on Friday, April 10, 2026. Hesperia beat Apple Valley 5-4 to take a two-game lead for first place in the Mojave River League standings.

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Hesperia's Alex Valencia steps on first base ahead of Apple Valley's Tyler Redona on Friday, April 10, 2026. Hesperia beat Apple Valley 5-4 to take a two-game lead for first place in the Mojave River League standings.

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Hesperia's Josh Flores catches a pop fly on Friday, April 10, 2026. Hesperia beat Apple Valley 5-4 to take a two-game lead for first place in the Mojave River League standings.

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Hesperia's Lincoln Snow steps into the batter's box on Friday, April 10, 2026. Hesperia beat Apple Valley 5-4 to take a two-game lead for first place in the Mojave River League standings.

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See our best photos, Hesperia hosts Apple Valley in a MRL baseball game

Hesperia's dugout watches the game-winning hit from Carlos Ramirez on Friday, April 10, 2026. Hesperia beat Apple Valley 5-4 to take a two-game lead for first place in the Mojave River League standings.

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Hesperia players celebrate on the field after a walk-off hit from Carlos Ramirez on Friday, April 10, 2026. Hesperia beat Apple Valley 5-4 to take a two-game lead for first place in the Mojave River League standings.

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See our best photos, Hesperia hosts Apple Valley in a MRL baseball game

Hesperia players celebrate on the field after a walk-off hit from Carlos Ramirez on Friday, April 10, 2026. Hesperia beat Apple Valley 5-4 to take a two-game lead for first place in the Mojave River League standings.

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See our best photos, Hesperia hosts Apple Valley in a MRL baseball game

Apple Valley and Hesperia players shake hands after the game on Friday, April 10, 2026. Hesperia beat Apple Valley 5-4 to take a two-game lead for first place in the Mojave River League standings.

It's time to vote for the athlete of the week from the High Desert.

Sixteen athletes from across the region are in the running for the Joe Orthodontics High School Athlete of the Week.

Each week throughout the 2025-26 school year, the Daily Press will recognize one standout student-athlete from the High Desert as Athlete of the Week.

Through nominations submitted by coaches, as well as our own research, those selected will be placed on a ballot every week. The nominations are limited to only varsity athletes.

Hesperia's Carlos Ramirez delivers a pitch against Apple Valley on Friday, April 10, 2026. Hesperia beat Apple Valley 5-4 to take a two-game lead for first place in the Mojave River League standings.

You can vote for your favorite high school athletes as often as you’d like. The poll closes at 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday night.

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Here are the choices for this week, based on performances from April 6 to 11.

• Aaron Bowlan, Silver Valley baseball — Bowlan went 4 for 4 with a walk, seven RBIs and a run in an 18-3 victory over Victor Valley Christian on April 7. He followed that by going 1 for 2 with two RBIs, four runs, three walks and two stolen bases in a 27-11 victory on April 9.
• Andrew Honnold, Cobalt Institute of Math and Science baseball — Honnold went 3 for 4 with two RBIs and a run in a loss to Lucerne Valley on April 7. He followed that by going 4 for 4 with seven RBIs, four runs and four stolen bases in a 22-11 victory on April 10.
• Brady Van Hulzen, Sultana baseball — Van Hulzen went 4 for 4 with a home run, two RBIs and two runs in a 10-3 victory over Serrano on April 8. He followed that by going 2 for 3 with an RBI, two runs and two walks in a 10-8 victory over Serrano on April 10.
• Breeanna Garcia, Riverside Prep softball — Garcia hit a grand slam in a 19-7 victory over AAE on April 8. She followed that by going 3 for 4 with a home run, four RBIs and two runs in a 16-3 victory on April 10.
• Bryson Lilly, Academy for Academic Excellence baseball — Lilly went 3 for 3 with an RBI and a run in a 14-4 victory over ACE on April 7. He followed that by going 2 for 3 with an RBI and three runs in a 12-2 victory on April 10.
• Carlos Ramirez, Hesperia baseball — Ramirez went 2 for 4 with an RBI and two runs in a 9-6 victory over Apple Valley on April 8. He then delivered a walk-off hit and struck out six batters over five innings in a 5-4 victory on April 10.
• Ceonie Turner, Adelanto softball — Turner went 2 for 4 with an RBI and two runs in a 10-7 victory over Granite Hills on April 7. She followed that by going 2 for 4 with a home run, three RBIs and three runs, while also earning the win in the circle in an 8-7 victory on April 9.
• Connor Byrom, University Prep baseball — Byrom struck out 11 batters and allowed two hits over seven innings in a 4-0 victory over Hesperia Christian on April 7.
• Jaden Padilla, Apple Valley baseball — Padilla went 3 for 4 with two runs and a stolen base in a 9-6 loss to Hesperia on April 8. He followed that by going 3 for 4 with an RBI and a run, while also striking out two batters over 4 ⅓ innings on April 10.
• Madison Buzzard, Apple Valley softball — Buzzard went 4 for 5 with a home run, five RBIs and three runs in a 21-1 victory over Burroughs on April 8.
• Milo Figueroa, Victor Valley baseball — Figueroa went 3 for 4 with an RBI, two runs and a stolen base in a 7-2 victory over Barstow on April 7. He followed that by going 2 for 4 with a run and a stolen base in a 5-4 victory on April 9.
• Paityn Zimmerman, University Prep softball — Zimmerman went 1 for 3 with a walk in a 4-1 loss to Hesperia Christian on April 7. She followed that by hitting two home runs, driving in three RBIs and drawing a walk in a 10-8 victory on April 9.
• Reagan Farrand, Cobalt Institute of Math and Science softball — Farrand went 4 for 6 with seven RBIs and three runs in a 31-9 victory over Lucerne Valley on April 7. She followed that by going 3 for 3 with a walk, two RBIs, three runs and a stolen base in a 23-4 victory on April 10.

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Nominations must be received for consideration by Sunday morning following that week's games. Anyone can nominate an Athlete of the Week for every varsity sport.

Vote for the Joe Orthodontics High School Athlete of the Week

Be sure to nominate next week’s ballot through email to sports reporter Jose Quintero at JQuintero@VVDailyPress.com. Feel free to also reach out to him on X, formerly known as Twitter, at @J0seQuintero, or on Instagram at @760Varsity. Please include a player’s statistics and a photo if possible.

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