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Voting is now open for the Eagle-Gazette High School Athlete of the Week. The nominees include standout athletes from recent games, including Chloe Cooperrider and Alieya Garner.
Licking Valley's Chloe Cooperrider heads home to score during the Panthers' 7-1 victory against visiting Lancaster on March 30, 2026.
Lancaster's Alieya Garner throws to first from third base for an out during the Golden Gales' 7-1 loss at Licking Valley on March 30, 2026.
Licking Valley's D'Neya Dennis throws to first from shortstop for an out during the Panthers' 7-1 victory against visiting Lancaster on March 30, 2026.
Lancaster's Kileigh Rohr pitches during the Golden Gales' 7-1 loss at Licking Valley on March 30, 2026.
Licking Valley's Dani Lambert hits during the Panthers' 7-1 victory against visiting Lancaster on March 30, 2026.
The nominees include Chloe Cooperrider from Licking Valley and Alieya Garner from Lancaster.
Voting details can be found on the Eagle-Gazette website, where you can cast your vote for your favorite athlete.
Chloe Cooperrider scored during a 7-1 victory against Lancaster, while Alieya Garner played in the same game, contributing defensively.
The voting period typically closes at the end of the week, but specific dates can be confirmed on the Eagle-Gazette website.

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Lancaster's Reese Hughes watches the ball as she heads into third base during the Golden Gales' 7-1 loss at Licking Valley on March 30, 2026.
Licking Valley's Emory Whisner pitches during the Panthers' 7-1 victory against visiting Lancaster on March 30, 2026.
Lancaster's Kendall Brown catches a popup during the Golden Gales' 7-1 loss at Licking Valley on March 30, 2026.
Licking Valley's Emory Whisner watches her home run during the Panthers' 7-1 victory against visiting Lancaster on March 30, 2026.
Licking Valley beats visiting Lancaster 7-1 on March 30, 2026.
Licking Valley beats visiting Lancaster 7-1 on March 30, 2026.
Licking Valley beats visiting Lancaster 7-1 on March 30, 2026.
Licking Valley beats visiting Lancaster 7-1 on March 30, 2026.
Licking Valley beats visiting Lancaster 7-1 on March 30, 2026.
Licking Valley beats visiting Lancaster 7-1 on March 30, 2026.
Licking Valley beats visiting Lancaster 7-1 on March 30, 2026.
Licking Valley beats visiting Lancaster 7-1 on March 30, 2026.
Licking Valley beats visiting Lancaster 7-1 on March 30, 2026.
Licking Valley beats visiting Lancaster 7-1 on March 30, 2026.
Licking Valley beats visiting Lancaster 7-1 on March 30, 2026.
Licking Valley beats visiting Lancaster 7-1 on March 30, 2026.
Licking Valley beats visiting Lancaster 7-1 on March 30, 2026.
Licking Valley beats visiting Lancaster 7-1 on March 30, 2026.
Licking Valley beats visiting Lancaster 7-1 on March 30, 2026.
Licking Valley beats visiting Lancaster 7-1 on March 30, 2026.
Licking Valley beats visiting Lancaster 7-1 on March 30, 2026.
Licking Valley beats visiting Lancaster 7-1 on March 30, 2026.
Licking Valley beats visiting Lancaster 7-1 on March 30, 2026.
Licking Valley beats visiting Lancaster 7-1 on March 30, 2026.
Licking Valley beats visiting Lancaster 7-1 on March 30, 2026.
Licking Valley beats visiting Lancaster 7-1 on March 30, 2026.
Licking Valley beats visiting Lancaster 7-1 on March 30, 2026.
Licking Valley beats visiting Lancaster 7-1 on March 30, 2026.
Licking Valley beats visiting Lancaster 7-1 on March 30, 2026.
Licking Valley beats visiting Lancaster 7-1 on March 30, 2026.
Licking Valley beats visiting Lancaster 7-1 on March 30, 2026.
Licking Valley beats visiting Lancaster 7-1 on March 30, 2026.
Licking Valley beats visiting Lancaster 7-1 on March 30, 2026.
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Licking Valley's Chloe Cooperrider heads home to score during the Panthers' 7-1 victory against visiting Lancaster on March 30, 2026.
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Licking Valley's Chloe Cooperrider heads home to score during the Panthers' 7-1 victory against visiting Lancaster on March 30, 2026.
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Lancaster's Alieya Garner throws to first from third base for an out during the Golden Gales' 7-1 loss at Licking Valley on March 30, 2026.
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Licking Valley's D'Neya Dennis throws to first from shortstop for an out during the Panthers' 7-1 victory against visiting Lancaster on March 30, 2026.
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Lancaster's Kileigh Rohr pitches during the Golden Gales' 7-1 loss at Licking Valley on March 30, 2026.
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Licking Valley's Dani Lambert hits during the Panthers' 7-1 victory against visiting Lancaster on March 30, 2026.
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Lancaster's Reese Hughes watches the ball as she heads into third base during the Golden Gales' 7-1 loss at Licking Valley on March 30, 2026.
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Licking Valley's Emory Whisner pitches during the Panthers' 7-1 victory against visiting Lancaster on March 30, 2026.
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Lancaster's Kendall Brown catches a popup during the Golden Gales' 7-1 loss at Licking Valley on March 30, 2026.
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Licking Valley's Emory Whisner watches her home run during the Panthers' 7-1 victory against visiting Lancaster on March 30, 2026.
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LANCASTER — The high school spring sports season is well underway. It’s your chance to vote for the Eagle-Gazette High School Athlete of the Week.
Fans are encouraged to vote in the Eagle-Gazette Fan Poll to determine who they think had the most outstanding performance. Fans can vote as often as allowed.
The poll will run from 6 a.m. Monday to 5 p.m. Friday. The winner will be revealed soon after the survey concludes.
Lancaster's Kendall Brown catches a popup during the Golden Gales' 7-1 loss at Licking Valley on March 30, 2026.
Liberty Union’s Eden Wilson was last week’s winner.
Here is the list of athletes:
Ashton Waldrop, Fairfield Union baseball: He had four hits to help lead the Falcons to a 7-0 win over Circleville.
Emma Brandt, Bloom-Carroll softball: She recorded 12 strikeouts in the circle and hit a home run in a win over Chillicothe.
Eli Wolfe, Fairfield Union baseball: He pitched a complete-game, two-hitter and struck out four in a win over Liberty Union.
Caiden Wiseman, Millersport baseball: He fired a no-hitter and struck out 10 against Fisher Catholic.
Codie Andrew, Fairfield Union baseball: He went 3-for-3, had three RBIs and scored three runs in a win over Logan Elm.
Holdyn Burnette, Liberty Union baseball: He pitched five innings, gave up two hits, struck out five and had two hits and four RBIs in a win over GCA.
Kendyl Bonkowski, Millersport softball: She gave up four hits and struck out 19 in a win over Madison Christian.
This article originally appeared on Lancaster Eagle-Gazette: Vote now for the Eagle-Gazette High School Athlete of the Week