Vote! Who should be Active Chiropractic boys Athlete of the Week?

Q: Who are the nominees for the Active Chiropractic boys Athlete of the Week?

The nominees include Connor Bennett, Carson Buergey, Gage Carothers, Daelyn Cervantes, Chase Colling, Gianni Lombardi, Aidan Miller, Jaxon Pelham, Yosuke Shibata, and Keanan Weber.

Q: How can I vote for the Athlete of the Week?

You can vote for the Athlete of the Week at registerguard.com/sports.

Q: When does the voting for Athlete of the Week close?

Voting closes at 9 a.m. on Thursday.

Q: What sports are represented by the nominees for Athlete of the Week?

The nominees represent baseball and track and field.

The spring postseason is less than a month away, and athletes throughout the Eugene-Springfield area have continued to deliver outstanding performances.

Every week, you get to vote for The Register-Guard's Athlete of the Week, sponsored by Active Chiropractic.

Here are the nominees for this week's boys Athlete of the Week:

Connor Bennett, Elmira baseball
Carson Buergey, Thurston track and field
Gage Carothers, Marist Catholic baseball
Daelyn Cervantes, Willamette track and field
Chase Colling, Sheldon baseball
Gianni Lombardi, Marist Catholic baseball
Aidan Miller, Marist Catholic track and field
Jaxon Pelham, Creswell baseball
Yosuke Shibata, South Eugene track and field
Keanan Weber, Thurston track and field

Information about each nominee is listed below. Vote for the athlete you think is most deserving at registerguard.com/sports. The poll closes at 9 a.m. Thursday.

Athlete of the Week

Elmira's Connor Bennett throws a pitch as the Creswell Bulldogs host the Elmira Falcons on April 28, 2026, at Creswell High School in Creswell, Oregon.

Connor Bennett, Elmira baseball

Elmira junior Connor Bennett went 2 for 3 with a double, a triple and two RBIs May 1 to lift the Falcons to a 5-0 win over Pleasant Hill.

Thurston’s Carson Buergey climbs a hill at the Midwestern League Cross Country District Championships at Lane Community College in Eugene Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2022.

Carson Buergey, Thurston track and field

Thurston senior Carson Buergey ran a season-best 800-meter time of 1 minute, 56.31 seconds April 29 at a dual meet with Springfield.

Buergey's time is the ninth-best in the state this season among Class 5A boys.

Marist Catholic infielder Gage Carothers, left, dives safely back to second under cover from Junction City infielder Bryson Rodriguez as the Marist Catholic Spartans host the Junction City Tigers on April 21, 2026, at Marist Catholic High School in Eugene, Oregon.

Gage Carothers, Marist Catholic baseball

Marist Catholic junior Gage Carothers went 3 for 4 with two doubles and four RBIs May 1 to help the Spartans to a 24-0 win over Cottage Grove.

Sheldon pitcher Jaxon Detzler, left, and catcher Chase Colling meet as the Willamette Wolverines host the Sheldon Irish on March, 31, 2026, at Willamette High School in Eugene, Oregon.

Chase Colling, Sheldon baseball

Sheldon sophomore Chase Colling went 3 for 3 with a double, a triple and three RBIs April 28 to help the Irish to a 16-0 win over Grants Pass.

Daelyn Cervantes, Willamette track and field

Willamette junior Daelyn Cervantes ran a 400 personal-best of 49.26 April 25 to win the Timberwolf Invite.

Cervantes' time is the seventh-best in the state this season, regardless of classification.

Marist Catholic infielder/pitcher Gianni Lombardi throws a pitch as the Marist Catholic Spartans host the Junction City Tigers on April 21, 2026, at Marist Catholic High School in Eugene, Oregon.

Gianni Lombardi, Marist Catholic baseball

Marist Catholic senior Gianni Lombardi went 3 for 4 with a home run, a double and four RBIs May 1 in a 24-0 win over Cottage Grove. He also threw a 5.0-inning no-hitter and struck out nine.

In the second game of the doubleheader later that day, Lombardi went 2 for 4 with a home run, a triple and four RBIs.

Aidan Miller, Marist Catholic track and field

Marist Catholic junior Aidan Miller won the 300 hurdles in a personal-best 40.91 April 28 at a Sky-Em League meet. His time is the third-best in the state this season among Class 4A boys.

Miller also won the 110 hurdles in 15.83 — good for fifth in the state among 4A boys.

Creswell outfielder/pitcher Jaxon Pelham, left, runs home on an inside-the-park home run as the Creswell Bulldogs host the Elmira Falcons on April 28, 2026, at Creswell High School in Creswell, Oregon.

Jaxon Pelham, Creswell baseball

Creswell junior Jaxon Pelham threw a six-inning shutout, struck out seven and allowed just three base runners May 1 to lead Creswell to a 10-0 win over Harrisburg.

South Eugene’s Yosuke Shibata wins the 6A boys 5,000 meters during the OSAA cross-country championships on Nov. 8, 2025, at Lane Community College in Eugene, Oregon.

Yosuke Shibata, South Eugene track and field

South Eugene junior Yosuke Shibata ran a personal-best 800 time of 1:51.5 May 1 to win the Spartan Challenge.

Shibata's time is the fastest in the second-fastest in the state this season, regardless of classification.

Keanan Weber, Thurston track and field

Thurston freshman Keanan Weber uncorked a triple jump personal-best of 42 feet, 8 inches April 25 at the 87th Annual Medford Rotary Relays.

Weber's mark is the eighth-best in the state this season among Class 5A boys. It is the best mark in the state among ninth-graders.

Creswell infield/pitcher Kayden Roberts hits a single as the Creswell Bulldogs host the Elmira Falcons on April 28, 2026, at Creswell High School in Creswell, Oregon.

Creswell first base Colden Clark, left, runs home under cover from Elmira's Caden Cooper as the Creswell Bulldogs host the Elmira Falcons on April 28, 2026, at Creswell High School in Creswell, Oregon.

The Creswell dugout cheers as Creswell outfielder Jaxon Pelham dives home as the Creswell Bulldogs host the Elmira Falcons on April 28, 2026, at Creswell High School in Creswell, Oregon.

Creswell outfielder Jaxon Pelham, right, celebrates with teammate Zak Hermansen as the Creswell Bulldogs host the Elmira Falcons on April 28, 2026, at Creswell High School in Creswell, Oregon.

Elmira's Caden Cooper hits a single as the Creswell Bulldogs host the Elmira Falcons on April 28, 2026, at Creswell High School in Creswell, Oregon.

Creswell infielder Kayden Roberts, left, tags Elmira's Sam Full out at third as the Creswell Bulldogs host the Elmira Falcons on April 28, 2026, at Creswell High School in Creswell, Oregon.

Creswell first baseman Colden Clark fields a ground ball at first as the Creswell Bulldogs host the Elmira Falcons on April 28, 2026, at Creswell High School in Creswell, Oregon.

Creswell utility Carson Clark makes contact as the Creswell Bulldogs host the Elmira Falcons on April 28, 2026, at Creswell High School in Creswell, Oregon.

Elmira's Connor Bennett throws a pitch as the Creswell Bulldogs host the Elmira Falcons on April 28, 2026, at Creswell High School in Creswell, Oregon.

Creswell pitcher Landon Vaughn throws a pitch as the Creswell Bulldogs host the Elmira Falcons on April 28, 2026, at Creswell High School in Creswell, Oregon.

Elmira's Treyson Wasak, right, sprints safely through first under cover from Creswell pitcher Landon Vaughn as the Creswell Bulldogs host the Elmira Falcons on April 28, 2026, at Creswell High School in Creswell, Oregon.

Elmira's Treyson Wasak, right, beats a tag from Creswell second base Zak Hermansen top second base as the Creswell Bulldogs host the Elmira Falcons on April 28, 2026, at Creswell High School in Creswell, Oregon.

Creswell pitcher Landon Vaughn throws a pitch as the Creswell Bulldogs host the Elmira Falcons on April 28, 2026, at Creswell High School in Creswell, Oregon.

Creswell pitcher Matthew Jenkins hits a single as the Creswell Bulldogs host the Elmira Falcons on April 28, 2026, at Creswell High School in Creswell, Oregon.

Elmira's Kyler Waldecker makes a catch for an out as the Creswell Bulldogs host the Elmira Falcons on April 28, 2026, at Creswell High School in Creswell, Oregon.

Creswell second baseman Zak Hermansen, right, dives safely into second under cover from Elmira's Asher Varozza as the Creswell Bulldogs host the Elmira Falcons on April 28, 2026, at Creswell High School in Creswell, Oregon.

Elmira's Asher Varozza throws a pitch as the Creswell Bulldogs host the Elmira Falcons on April 28, 2026, at Creswell High School in Creswell, Oregon.

Creswell pitcher Landon Vaughn, right, dives safely into second under cover from Elmira's Connor Cutsforth as the Creswell Bulldogs host the Elmira Falcons on April 28, 2026, at Creswell High School in Creswell, Oregon.

Creswell’s Dylan Silbernagel, right, dives safely home under cover from Elmira's Asher Varozza as the Creswell Bulldogs host the Elmira Falcons on April 28, 2026, at Creswell High School in Creswell, Oregon.

Creswell players celebrate their win as the Creswell Bulldogs host the Elmira Falcons on April 28, 2026, at Creswell High School in Creswell, Oregon.

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See photos as Creswell Bulldogs baseball shuts out Elmira, 10-0

Creswell infield/pitcher Kayden Roberts hits a single as the Creswell Bulldogs host the Elmira Falcons on April 28, 2026, at Creswell High School in Creswell, Oregon.

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See photos as Creswell Bulldogs baseball shuts out Elmira, 10-0

Creswell infield/pitcher Kayden Roberts hits a single as the Creswell Bulldogs host the Elmira Falcons on April 28, 2026, at Creswell High School in Creswell, Oregon.

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See photos as Creswell Bulldogs baseball shuts out Elmira, 10-0

The Creswell dugout cheers as Creswell outfielder Jaxon Pelham dives home as the Creswell Bulldogs host the Elmira Falcons on April 28, 2026, at Creswell High School in Creswell, Oregon.

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Creswell outfielder Jaxon Pelham, right, celebrates with teammate Zak Hermansen as the Creswell Bulldogs host the Elmira Falcons on April 28, 2026, at Creswell High School in Creswell, Oregon.

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Elmira's Caden Cooper hits a single as the Creswell Bulldogs host the Elmira Falcons on April 28, 2026, at Creswell High School in Creswell, Oregon.

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Creswell infielder Kayden Roberts, left, tags Elmira's Sam Full out at third as the Creswell Bulldogs host the Elmira Falcons on April 28, 2026, at Creswell High School in Creswell, Oregon.

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Creswell first baseman Colden Clark fields a ground ball at first as the Creswell Bulldogs host the Elmira Falcons on April 28, 2026, at Creswell High School in Creswell, Oregon.

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Creswell utility Carson Clark makes contact as the Creswell Bulldogs host the Elmira Falcons on April 28, 2026, at Creswell High School in Creswell, Oregon.

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