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Vote for the Register female Athlete of the Week for May 3-9
TL;DR
High school female athletes in the Des Moines metro area excelled during the week of May 3-9, with standout performances in track and field, soccer, and golf. Readers can vote for the Des Moines Register's Athlete of the Week candidates, including Sydney Burrier from Waukee.
Key points
- High school female athletes excelled in Des Moines metro area
- Events included track and field, soccer, and golf
- Readers can vote for Athlete of the Week candidates
Sydney BurrierWaukee
The week of May 3-9 was another eventful one for high school female athletes from the Des Moines metro area.
Area girls track and field athletes competed in conference meets as they gear up for the state qualifying meets, which take place this week. There were a number of girls soccer games and golf meets that stood out during the week as well.
Several female athletes from the metro area turned in outstanding individual performances.
Here are the Des Moines Register's female Athlete of the Week candidates from the Des Moines metro area for the week of May 3-9. DesMoinesRegister.com readers vote to determine the winners, who will be announced at the end of the week.
Sydney Burrier, Waukee
Waukee's Sydney Burrier (1)and Ankeny defender/midfielder Abby Stetich battle for the ball during the first half of the 3A girls Iowa high school soccer quarterfinal at Lied Recreation Athletic Center on June 3, 2025, in Ames, Iowa
Burrier was the decisive force on offense for the Class 3A No. 4 Waukee girls soccer team during a 2-0 victory over No. 6 Ankeny on May 4 at Waukee.
Burrier scored both goals in the game to help Waukee improve to 5-1-3 with the win.
Addy Wood, Norwalk
Wood came up clutch for the Class 2A No. 2 Norwalk girls soccer team during a 2-1 victory over 1A No. 2 Des Moines Christian on May 5 at Des Moines.
Wood had a hand in both Warrior goals. She scored one goal and assisted on the other.
Anna Wahman, Southeast Polk
Wahman tied for the lowest score at the Southeast Polk Girls Golf Invitational on May 7 at the Copper Creek Golf Club and Events Center in Pleasant Hill.
Wahman shot a 1-over par 18-hole round of 72. She shared the lowest score with Cedar Rapids Washington's Lily Belle Barker.
Q&A
Who are the candidates for the Des Moines Register Athlete of the Week for May 3-9?
The candidates include several outstanding female athletes from the Des Moines metro area, with Sydney Burrier from Waukee being one of them.
What events did female athletes compete in during the week of May 3-9 in Des Moines?
Female athletes competed in conference meets for track and field, as well as soccer games and golf meets.
When will the winners of the Athlete of the Week voting be announced?
The winners will be announced at the end of the week following the voting period from May 3-9.
