Vote now for Monroe News-Star's Athlete of the Week for April 13-18

Vote now for Monroe News-Star's Athlete of the Week for April 13-18

The sun going down at Shelby Aulds Field.

A sign at Shelby Aulds Field displaying all the years where West Monroe won district titles.

West Monroe and Ouachita Christian prior to the national anthem at their baseball contest at Shelby Aulds Field.

West Monroe senior Bradyn Cupit.

West Monroe senior Ryder DeJean.

West Monroe junior Carson Hawsey.

West Monroe junior Peyton Starr.

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The sun going down at Shelby Aulds Field.

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The sun going down at Shelby Aulds Field.

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A sign at Shelby Aulds Field displaying all the years where West Monroe won district titles.

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West Monroe and Ouachita Christian prior to the national anthem at their baseball contest at Shelby Aulds Field.

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West Monroe senior Bradyn Cupit.

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West Monroe senior Ryder DeJean.

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West Monroe junior Carson Hawsey.

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West Monroe junior Peyton Starr.

There were many standout performances from Monroe-area athletes this week. Who gets your vote as the News-Star's Athlete of the Week?

Below are the Athlete of the Week nominees for April 13-18 as well as a poll to vote for the athletes. The poll closes at 10 a.m. on Friday, April 24.

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Charley Alford, D’Arbonne Woods Charter softball: The senior went 3-for-4 with a home run, a double and two RBIs for the Division III select No. 4 Lady Wolves in a 11-2 victory at Haughton.

Jaleeyah Alford, Sterlington softball: The senior went 4-for-5 in two victories (vs. Carroll and North Webster) with a home run, a double, six RBIs and a stolen base for the D-III nonselect No. 5 Lady Panthers.

Marlee Bonner, Delhi Charter softball: The junior went 9-for-12 in three games (at Haynesville, vs. Harrisonburg, at Ascension Christian) with four home runs, two doubles, a triple and 12 RBIs for the Lady Gators.

Ariel Brown, Claiborne Christian softball: The sophomore went 3-for-4 with a double and two stolen bases for the Class C No. 2 Lady Crusaders in a victory at Downsville.

Kaylie Callender, Winnfield softball: The sophomore went 4-for-4 with two doubles for the D-III nonselect No. 4 Lady Tigers in a 6-0 victory at Zwolle.

Karley Caskey, Winnfield softball: The junior hit two home runs and struck out 21 in the circle in two victories (vs. Stanley, at Zwolle) for Winnfield.

Lily Davis, St. Frederick softball: The junior went 2-for-3 with the walk-off home run, a double and three RBIs in a first-round victory against Westminster Christian.

Gump Dunn, Caldwell baseball: The senior hit a home run and pitched a no-hitter with seven strikeouts for the D-III No. 9 Spartans in a victory against Jonesboro-Hodge.

Maggie Guyotte, Quitman softball: The senior hit three home runs in two victories (at Tioga, vs. Alexandria) with seven RBIs for the Class B No. 2 Lady Wolverines.

Sam Hartwell, Ruston baseball: The junior went 3-for-4 with a double, three RBIs and a stolen base in a first-round victory against New Iberia.

Kailyn Head, Ouachita Christian softball: The freshman pitched a no-hitter with six walks and 12 strikeouts for the D-IV select No. 10 Lady Eagles in an 8-0 first-round victory against Hanson Memorial.

Jenson Hurley, Oak Grove baseball: The freshman went 4-for-4 with a triple and five RBIs for the D-IV nonselect No. 10 Tigers in a victory against Providence Classical Academy.

Akeirah Jones, Ruston softball: The senior went 4-for-4 with three home runs and three RBIs in a first-round loss at D-I nonselect No. 7 Natchitoches Central.

Brenna Lamkin, Quitman softball: The sophomore pitched a five-hit shutout with two walks and 11 strikeouts in a victory at D-I select No. 7 Tioga.

Taylor Madison, Ouachita softball: The senior went 2-for-3 with two triples and two RBIs for the D-I nonselect No. 9 Lady Lions in a first-round victory against Northwood.

Alayjha Matthews, Ouachita softball: The sophomore went 3-for-4 with two home runs, a double and four RBIs and pitched a three-hit shutout with four strikeouts in an 11-5 victory at Cedar Creek.

Nolan Parnell, Ruston baseball: The senior went 3-for-4 with two doubles, two RBIs and a stolen base against New Iberia.

Gavin Polk, Ouachita Christian baseball: The senior pitched a three-hit shutout with a walk and eight strikeouts and was perfect at the plate for the D-IV select No. 5 Eagles in a 5-0 victory against Class C No. 3 Claiborne Christian.

Hallie Kate Pullig, Quitman softball: The sophomore hit three home runs and a double in two victories (at Tioga, vs. ASH) with seven RBIs for Quitman.

Bella Rollins, Claiborne Christian softball: The sophomore went 2-for-2 with two doubles and a stolen base against Downsville.

Malayah Vaughn, Ouachita softball: The junior hit a home run and stole three bases against Northwood.

Evie West, West Monroe softball: The sophomore hit two home runs (including the go-ahead two-run shot) for the D-I nonselect No. 3 Lady Rebels in a 6-5 extra innings victory at D-III No. 1 Jena.

Carson Willis, Jena baseball: The senior went 3-for-3 with two home runs, a triple and five RBIs in a first-round victory against Port Allen.

Addison Worley, Choudrant softball: The junior hit two home runs and struck out nine in the circle in a first-round victory at Doyline.

This article originally appeared on Monroe News-Star: Time to vote Monroe News-Star's Athlete of the Week for April 13-18