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VOTE in Times' high school sports athletes of the week poll, April 19-25
TL;DR
The Beaver County Times is hosting a poll to select high school athletes of the week for April 19-25. Nominations are based on strong performances, and the poll will close at noon on Friday.
Key points
- Poll for high school athletes of the week from April 19-25
- Nominations based on strong performances
- Poll closes at noon on Friday
- Winners announced at the beginning of each week
It's time to select the boys and girls winter sports high school athletes of the week from April 19-25.
Each week, the Beaver County Times will post two new pollsĀ featuring student-athletes who had strong performances during the past week.
The Times will pull nominees based on input from our staff and contributors. To nominate an athlete for a future week, emailĀ timesscores@gmail.com orĀ direct messageĀ sports reporter Ethan Morrison on X. Please include details of their achievements for the current week only, including any notable statistics or results. All submissions will be considered but not necessarily selected as a nominee.
The poll will be live until noon on Friday. The winners of the poll will be announced at the beginning of each week.
Week of March 22-28 Winners
Boys: Blake Heater, Central Valley
Girls: Brooke Sarvey, Freedom Area
Week of March 29-April 4 Winners
Boys: Sawyer Chaffee, Western Beaver
Girls: Lily Bixler, Beaver Area
Blackhawk second baseman Eva Parris (34) makes contact with a pitch during the WPIAL 4A Section III game between Blackhawk and Beaver Area, Thursday, April 16, 2026 at Ellis Field in Brighton Township, Pa.
Blackhawk center fielder Addy Ramer (24) watches her ball's flight during the WPIAL 4A Section III game between Blackhawk and Beaver Area, Thursday, April 16, 2026 at Ellis Field in Brighton Township, Pa.
Blackhawk first baseman Lara Selick (22) turns on a pitch during the WPIAL 4A Section III game between Blackhawk and Beaver Area, Thursday, April 16, 2026 at Ellis Field in Brighton Township, Pa.
Blackhawk left fielder Morgan Alexander (11) looks to make contact with a pitch during the WPIAL 4A Section III game between Blackhawk and Beaver Area, Thursday, April 16, 2026 at Ellis Field in Brighton Township, Pa.
Beaver Area right fielder Claire Miller (6) finishes her throw into the infield during the WPIAL 4A Section III game between Blackhawk and Beaver Area, Thursday, April 16, 2026 at Ellis Field in Brighton Township, Pa.
Blackhawk head coach Jim Riggio looks on at his team during the WPIAL 4A Section III game between Blackhawk and Beaver Area, Thursday, April 16, 2026 at Ellis Field in Brighton Township, Pa.
Blackhawk pitcher Kylie Prisuta (23) goes down to get a pitch during the WPIAL 4A Section III game between Blackhawk and Beaver Area, Thursday, April 16, 2026 at Ellis Field in Brighton Township, Pa.
Beaver Area center fielder Cali Coups (20) connects with a pitch during the WPIAL 4A Section III game between Blackhawk and Beaver Area, Thursday, April 16, 2026 at Ellis Field in Brighton Township, Pa.
Beaver Area pitcher Jaedyn Brown (23) begins her delivery during the WPIAL 4A Section III game between Blackhawk and Beaver Area, Thursday, April 16, 2026 at Ellis Field in Brighton Township, Pa.
Beaver Area pitcher Jaedyn Brown (23) releases a pitch during the WPIAL 4A Section III game between Blackhawk and Beaver Area, Thursday, April 16, 2026 at Ellis Field in Brighton Township, Pa.
Blackhawk shortstop Brynn Hysong (27) sends a pitch to the opposite field during the WPIAL 4A Section III game between Blackhawk and Beaver Area, Thursday, April 16, 2026 at Ellis Field in Brighton Township, Pa.
Beaver Area left fielder Alexa Thomas (22) fires a throw to the cutoff during the WPIAL 4A Section III game between Blackhawk and Beaver Area, Thursday, April 16, 2026 at Ellis Field in Brighton Township, Pa.
Blackhawk pitcher Kylie Prisuta (23) begins her delivery during the WPIAL 4A Section III game between Blackhawk and Beaver Area, Thursday, April 16, 2026 at Ellis Field in Brighton Township, Pa.
Blackhawk pitcher Kylie Prisuta (23) releases a pitch during the WPIAL 4A Section III game between Blackhawk and Beaver Area, Thursday, April 16, 2026 at Ellis Field in Brighton Township, Pa.
Beaver Area pitcher Jaedyn Brown (23) connects with a pitch during the WPIAL 4A Section III game between Blackhawk and Beaver Area, Thursday, April 16, 2026 at Ellis Field in Brighton Township, Pa.
Beaver Area first baseman Olivia Peabody (14) turns on a pitch during the WPIAL 4A Section III game between Blackhawk and Beaver Area, Thursday, April 16, 2026 at Ellis Field in Brighton Township, Pa.
Blackhawk center fielder Addy Ramer (24) begins her swing during the WPIAL 4A Section III game between Blackhawk and Beaver Area, Thursday, April 16, 2026 at Ellis Field in Brighton Township, Pa.
Blackhawk left fielder Morgan Alexander (11) hauls in a ball on the run during the WPIAL 4A Section III game between Blackhawk and Beaver Area, Thursday, April 16, 2026 at Ellis Field in Brighton Township, Pa.
Blackhawk right fielder Sadie Lindner (16) looks to track in a line drive during the WPIAL 4A Section III game between Blackhawk and Beaver Area, Thursday, April 16, 2026 at Ellis Field in Brighton Township, Pa.
Beaver Area head coach Amy Haggart speaks to her team during a visit to the circle during the WPIAL 4A Section III game between Blackhawk and Beaver Area, Thursday, April 16, 2026 at Ellis Field in Brighton Township, Pa.
Blackhawk pitcher Kylie Prisuta (23) reacts after hitting a go-ahead double during the WPIAL 4A Section III game between Blackhawk and Beaver Area, Thursday, April 16, 2026 at Ellis Field in Brighton Township, Pa.
Beaver Area pitcher Olivia Peabody (14) delivers during the WPIAL 4A Section III game between Blackhawk and Beaver Area, Thursday, April 16, 2026 at Ellis Field in Brighton Township, Pa.
Beaver Area shortstop Rhiannon Rabassi (13) gets set to fire a throw onto first base during the WPIAL 4A Section III game between Blackhawk and Beaver Area, Thursday, April 16, 2026 at Ellis Field in Brighton Township, Pa.
Beaver Area center fielder Cali Coups (20) tracks in a fly ball during the WPIAL 4A Section III game between Blackhawk and Beaver Area, Thursday, April 16, 2026 at Ellis Field in Brighton Township, Pa.
Blackhawk designated hitter Ava Elich (25) slides safely into thrid base during the WPIAL 4A Section III game between Blackhawk and Beaver Area, Thursday, April 16, 2026 at Ellis Field in Brighton Township, Pa.
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WPIAL 4A Section III high school softball photos, Blackhawk-Beaver Area
Blackhawk second baseman Eva Parris (34) makes contact with a pitch during the WPIAL 4A Section III game between Blackhawk and Beaver Area, Thursday, April 16, 2026 at Ellis Field in Brighton Township, Pa.
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WPIAL 4A Section III high school softball photos, Blackhawk-Beaver Area
Blackhawk second baseman Eva Parris (34) makes contact with a pitch during the WPIAL 4A Section III game between Blackhawk and Beaver Area, Thursday, April 16, 2026 at Ellis Field in Brighton Township, Pa.
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WPIAL 4A Section III high school softball photos, Blackhawk-Beaver Area
Blackhawk center fielder Addy Ramer (24) watches her ball's flight during the WPIAL 4A Section III game between Blackhawk and Beaver Area, Thursday, April 16, 2026 at Ellis Field in Brighton Township, Pa.
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WPIAL 4A Section III high school softball photos, Blackhawk-Beaver Area
Blackhawk first baseman Lara Selick (22) turns on a pitch during the WPIAL 4A Section III game between Blackhawk and Beaver Area, Thursday, April 16, 2026 at Ellis Field in Brighton Township, Pa.
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WPIAL 4A Section III high school softball photos, Blackhawk-Beaver Area
Blackhawk left fielder Morgan Alexander (11) looks to make contact with a pitch during the WPIAL 4A Section III game between Blackhawk and Beaver Area, Thursday, April 16, 2026 at Ellis Field in Brighton Township, Pa.
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WPIAL 4A Section III high school softball photos, Blackhawk-Beaver Area
Beaver Area right fielder Claire Miller (6) finishes her throw into the infield during the WPIAL 4A Section III game between Blackhawk and Beaver Area, Thursday, April 16, 2026 at Ellis Field in Brighton Township, Pa.
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WPIAL 4A Section III high school softball photos, Blackhawk-Beaver Area
Blackhawk head coach Jim Riggio looks on at his team during the WPIAL 4A Section III game between Blackhawk and Beaver Area, Thursday, April 16, 2026 at Ellis Field in Brighton Township, Pa.
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WPIAL 4A Section III high school softball photos, Blackhawk-Beaver Area
Blackhawk pitcher Kylie Prisuta (23) goes down to get a pitch during the WPIAL 4A Section III game between Blackhawk and Beaver Area, Thursday, April 16, 2026 at Ellis Field in Brighton Township, Pa.
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WPIAL 4A Section III high school softball photos, Blackhawk-Beaver Area
Beaver Area center fielder Cali Coups (20) connects with a pitch during the WPIAL 4A Section III game between Blackhawk and Beaver Area, Thursday, April 16, 2026 at Ellis Field in Brighton Township, Pa.
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WPIAL 4A Section III high school softball photos, Blackhawk-Beaver Area
Beaver Area pitcher Jaedyn Brown (23) begins her delivery during the WPIAL 4A Section III game between Blackhawk and Beaver Area, Thursday, April 16, 2026 at Ellis Field in Brighton Township, Pa.
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Beaver Area pitcher Jaedyn Brown (23) releases a pitch during the WPIAL 4A Section III game between Blackhawk and Beaver Area, Thursday, April 16, 2026 at Ellis Field in Brighton Township, Pa.
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VOTE in Times' high school sports athletes of the week poll, April 19-25
Blackhawk shortstop Brynn Hysong (27) sends a pitch to the opposite field during the WPIAL 4A Section III game between Blackhawk and Beaver Area, Thursday, April 16, 2026 at Ellis Field in Brighton Township, Pa.
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WPIAL 4A Section III high school softball photos, Blackhawk-Beaver Area
Beaver Area left fielder Alexa Thomas (22) fires a throw to the cutoff during the WPIAL 4A Section III game between Blackhawk and Beaver Area, Thursday, April 16, 2026 at Ellis Field in Brighton Township, Pa.
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WPIAL 4A Section III high school softball photos, Blackhawk-Beaver Area
Blackhawk pitcher Kylie Prisuta (23) begins her delivery during the WPIAL 4A Section III game between Blackhawk and Beaver Area, Thursday, April 16, 2026 at Ellis Field in Brighton Township, Pa.
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WPIAL 4A Section III high school softball photos, Blackhawk-Beaver Area
Blackhawk pitcher Kylie Prisuta (23) releases a pitch during the WPIAL 4A Section III game between Blackhawk and Beaver Area, Thursday, April 16, 2026 at Ellis Field in Brighton Township, Pa.
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WPIAL 4A Section III high school softball photos, Blackhawk-Beaver Area
Beaver Area pitcher Jaedyn Brown (23) connects with a pitch during the WPIAL 4A Section III game between Blackhawk and Beaver Area, Thursday, April 16, 2026 at Ellis Field in Brighton Township, Pa.
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WPIAL 4A Section III high school softball photos, Blackhawk-Beaver Area
Beaver Area first baseman Olivia Peabody (14) turns on a pitch during the WPIAL 4A Section III game between Blackhawk and Beaver Area, Thursday, April 16, 2026 at Ellis Field in Brighton Township, Pa.
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WPIAL 4A Section III high school softball photos, Blackhawk-Beaver Area
Blackhawk center fielder Addy Ramer (24) begins her swing during the WPIAL 4A Section III game between Blackhawk and Beaver Area, Thursday, April 16, 2026 at Ellis Field in Brighton Township, Pa.
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WPIAL 4A Section III high school softball photos, Blackhawk-Beaver Area
Blackhawk left fielder Morgan Alexander (11) hauls in a ball on the run during the WPIAL 4A Section III game between Blackhawk and Beaver Area, Thursday, April 16, 2026 at Ellis Field in Brighton Township, Pa.
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WPIAL 4A Section III high school softball photos, Blackhawk-Beaver Area
Blackhawk right fielder Sadie Lindner (16) looks to track in a line drive during the WPIAL 4A Section III game between Blackhawk and Beaver Area, Thursday, April 16, 2026 at Ellis Field in Brighton Township, Pa.
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WPIAL 4A Section III high school softball photos, Blackhawk-Beaver Area
Beaver Area head coach Amy Haggart speaks to her team during a visit to the circle during the WPIAL 4A Section III game between Blackhawk and Beaver Area, Thursday, April 16, 2026 at Ellis Field in Brighton Township, Pa.
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WPIAL 4A Section III high school softball photos, Blackhawk-Beaver Area
Blackhawk pitcher Kylie Prisuta (23) reacts after hitting a go-ahead double during the WPIAL 4A Section III game between Blackhawk and Beaver Area, Thursday, April 16, 2026 at Ellis Field in Brighton Township, Pa.
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WPIAL 4A Section III high school softball photos, Blackhawk-Beaver Area
Beaver Area pitcher Olivia Peabody (14) delivers during the WPIAL 4A Section III game between Blackhawk and Beaver Area, Thursday, April 16, 2026 at Ellis Field in Brighton Township, Pa.
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WPIAL 4A Section III high school softball photos, Blackhawk-Beaver Area
Beaver Area shortstop Rhiannon Rabassi (13) gets set to fire a throw onto first base during the WPIAL 4A Section III game between Blackhawk and Beaver Area, Thursday, April 16, 2026 at Ellis Field in Brighton Township, Pa.
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WPIAL 4A Section III high school softball photos, Blackhawk-Beaver Area
Beaver Area center fielder Cali Coups (20) tracks in a fly ball during the WPIAL 4A Section III game between Blackhawk and Beaver Area, Thursday, April 16, 2026 at Ellis Field in Brighton Township, Pa.
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WPIAL 4A Section III high school softball photos, Blackhawk-Beaver Area
Blackhawk designated hitter Ava Elich (25) slides safely into thrid base during the WPIAL 4A Section III game between Blackhawk and Beaver Area, Thursday, April 16, 2026 at Ellis Field in Brighton Township, Pa.
Week of April 5-11 Winners
Boys: Cody Hetrick, Ambridge
Girls: Irena Santoro, West Allegheny
Week of April 12-18 Winners
Boys: Jackson Reese, Beaver Area
Girls: Lara Selick, Blackhawk
Blackhawk shortstop Brynn Hysong (27) sends a pitch to the opposite field during the WPIAL 4A Section III game between Blackhawk and Beaver Area, Thursday, April 16, 2026 at Ellis Field in Brighton Township, Pa.
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Ethan Morrison is the sports reporter for the Beaver County Times. Follow him at EthanMorrison26 on X, formerly Twitter.
This article originally appeared on Beaver County Times: Beaver County high school sports athlete of the week fan poll, April 19-25
Q&A
How can I nominate a high school athlete for the poll?
You can nominate an athlete by emailing timesscores@gmail.com or messaging sports reporter Ethan Morrison on X with details of their achievements.
When does the poll for high school athletes of the week close?
The poll will be live until noon on Friday.
What criteria are used to select nominees for the athlete of the week poll?
Nominees are selected based on strong performances and notable statistics or results from the past week.
When will the winners of the athlete of the week poll be announced?
Winners will be announced at the beginning of each week.