Salem-area boys athletes are nominated for the Athlete of the Week by Maps Credit Union. Voting is open until 9 a.m. Thursday for nominees including Vinny Arnold, Ty Cirino, Blake Kansky, Mason Pickett, and Cameron VanKempen.
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Salem-area boys athletes are nominated for Athlete of the Week
Voting is sponsored by Maps Credit Union
Nominees include athletes from various spring sports
The OSAA spring sports season is marching on and Salem-area boys athletes across baseball, track and field, golf and tennis are regularly putting in impressive performances.
Every week, you get to vote for the Statesman Journal’s Athlete of the Week, sponsored by Maps Credit Union.
Here are the nominees for this week’s boys Athlete of the Week.
Vinny Arnold, North Marion track and field
Ty Cirino, Central track and field
Blake Kansky, South Salem baseball
Mason Pickett, Woodburn baseball
Cameron VanKempen, Sprague baseball
Information about each nominee is listed below. Vote for the athlete you think is most deserving at statesmanjournal.com/sports. The poll closes at 9 a.m. Thursday.
Athlete of the Week
Athlete of the Week
Vinny Arnold, North Marion track and field
Arnold, a senior, threw 180 feet, 3 inches in the javelin April 18 for first at the North Marion Invitational. His toss is the second-best mark in Class 4A this season.
Ty Cirino, Central track and field
Cirino, a senior, ran a 3-minute, 53.13-second 1,500-meter race April 24 for the second-best 5A time of the season at the Nike/Jesuit Twilight Relays.
Central’s Ty Cirino competes in the 5A boys 3,000 meters during the second day of the OSAA State Track and Field Championships on May 30, 2025, at Hayward Field in Eugene.
Central’s Ty Cirino competes in the 5A boys 3,000 meters during the second day of the OSAA State Track and Field Championships on May 30, 2025, at Hayward Field in Eugene.
Blake Kansky, South Salem baseball
Q&A
Who are the nominees for Maps Credit Union Athlete of the Week?
The nominees are Vinny Arnold, Ty Cirino, Blake Kansky, Mason Pickett, and Cameron VanKempen.
How can I vote for the Athlete of the Week?
You can vote for the Athlete of the Week at statesmanjournal.com/sports.
When does voting for the Athlete of the Week close?
Voting closes at 9 a.m. Thursday.
What sports are included in the Athlete of the Week nominations?
The nominations include athletes from baseball, track and field, golf, and tennis.
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Kansky, a senior, pitched a full seven innings, struck out six batters and allowed just three hits April 22 in the Saxons' 8-1 win over Liberty.
Mason Pickett, Woodburn baseball
Pickett, a junior, posted two hits and three RBIs April 23 in the Bulldogs' 6-5 win over Dallas.
Sprague's Cameron VanKempen is a nominee for Maps Credit Union boys Athlete of the Week.
Sprague's Cameron VanKempen is a nominee for Maps Credit Union boys Athlete of the Week.
Cameron VanKempen, Sprague baseball
VanKempen, a senior, recorded two hits, two runs and two RBIs April 24 in the Olympians' 7-5 win over West Salem.
Oregon State head coach Mark Wasikowski, left, and Mitch Canham, right, talk before an NCAA college baseball game at Goss Stadium on April 26 in Corvallis.
The Oregon Ducks gather near the dugout before an NCAA college baseball game against Oregon State Beavers at Goss Stadium on April 26 in Corvallis.
The Oregon State Beavers gather before playing against the Oregon Ducks in a NCAA college baseball game at Goss Stadium on April 26 in Corvallis.
Oregon's Cooper Strawn pitches the ball during an NCAA college baseball game at Goss Stadium on April 26 in Corvallis.
Oregon State's Easton Talt celebrates hitting a solo home run during an NCAA college baseball game at Goss Stadium on April 26 in Corvallis.
Oregon State's Trey Morris pitches the ball during an NCAA college baseball game at Goss Stadium on April 26 in Corvallis.
Oregon State's Tyler Inge throws the ball to first base during an NCAA college baseball game at Goss Stadium on April 26 in Corvallis.
Oregon's Gabe Howard pitches the ball during an NCAA college baseball game at Goss Stadium on April 26 in Corvallis.
Oregon's Angel Laya looks to bat during an NCAA college baseball game at Goss Stadium on April 26 in Corvallis.
Oregon's Ryan Cooney, left, throws to first base for the double play during an NCAA college baseball game at Goss Stadium on April 26 in Corvallis.
The Oregon Ducks gather on the mound during an NCAA college baseball game at Goss Stadium on April 26 in Corvallis.
The Oregon infielders gather during an NCAA college baseball game at Goss Stadium on April 26 in Corvallis.
Oregon State's Trey Morris, right, is replaced by Wyatt Queen during an NCAA college baseball game at Goss Stadium on April 26 in Corvallis.
Oregon State's Wyatt Queen pitches the ball during an NCAA college baseball game at Goss Stadium on April 26 in Corvallis.
The Oregon Ducks dugout watches their team compete during an NCAA college baseball game at Goss Stadium on April 26 in Corvallis.
Oregon's Jax Gimenez smiles after getting hit by the pitch during an NCAA college baseball game at Goss Stadium on April 26 in Corvallis.
Oregon State's Josh Proctor, left, and Oregon's Brayden Jaksa watch the pitch during an NCAA college baseball game at Goss Stadium on April 26 in Corvallis.
The Oregon State Beavers dugout watches their team compete during an NCAA college baseball game at Goss Stadium on April 26 in Corvallis.
Oregon State's Isaac Yeager throws to first base for the out during an NCAA college baseball game at Goss Stadium on April 26 in Corvallis.
Oregon State's Tyler Inge celebrates hitting a single during an NCAA college baseball game at Goss Stadium on April 26 in Corvallis.
Oregon State fans support their team against Oregon during an NCAA college baseball game at Goss Stadium on April 26 in Corvallis.
Oregon's Tanner Bradley smiles after the strikeout during an NCAA college baseball game at Goss Stadium on April 26 in Corvallis.
The Oregon State Beavers gather on the mound during an NCAA college baseball game at Goss Stadium on April 26 in Corvallis.
Oregon State's Tanner Douglas pitches the ball during an NCAA college baseball game at Goss Stadium on April 26 in Corvallis.
Oregon's Burke-Lee Mabeus, left, scores a run during an NCAA college baseball game at Goss Stadium on April 26 in Corvallis.
Oregon's Naulivou Lauaki Jr., left, celebrates with a teammate after scoring a run during an NCAA college baseball game at Goss Stadium on April 26 in Corvallis.
Oregon State's Bryson Glassco, left, catches the ball for the out during an NCAA college baseball game at Goss Stadium on April 26 in Corvallis.
Oregon's Brayden Jaksa, right, reaches first base off an error from Oregon State's Bryson Glassco during an NCAA college baseball game at Goss Stadium on April 26 in Corvallis.
Oregon State's Jacob Galloway swings the bat during an NCAA college baseball game at Goss Stadium on April 26 in Corvallis.
Oregon's Jax Gimenez celebrates after getting hit by a pitch during an NCAA college baseball game at Goss Stadium on April 26 in Corvallis.
Oregon's Angel Laya, center, slaps hands with head coach Mark Wasikowski after scoring a run during an NCAA college baseball game at Goss Stadium on April 26 in Corvallis.
Oregon's Devin Bell pitches the ball during an NCAA college baseball game at Goss Stadium on April 26 in Corvallis.
Oregon State's Jacob Galloway, right, avoids the tag from Oregon's Drew Smith during an NCAA college baseball game at Goss Stadium on April 26 in Corvallis.
Oregon's Devin Bell, left, and Burke-Lee Mabeus celebrate the 7-3 win against Oregon State during an NCAA college baseball game at Goss Stadium on April 26 in Corvallis.
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Oregon State head coach Mark Wasikowski, left, and Mitch Canham, right, talk before an NCAA college baseball game at Goss Stadium on April 26 in Corvallis.
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Oregon State head coach Mark Wasikowski, left, and Mitch Canham, right, talk before an NCAA college baseball game at Goss Stadium on April 26 in Corvallis.
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The Oregon Ducks gather near the dugout before an NCAA college baseball game against Oregon State Beavers at Goss Stadium on April 26 in Corvallis.
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The Oregon State Beavers gather before playing against the Oregon Ducks in a NCAA college baseball game at Goss Stadium on April 26 in Corvallis.
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Oregon's Cooper Strawn pitches the ball during an NCAA college baseball game at Goss Stadium on April 26 in Corvallis.
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Oregon State's Easton Talt celebrates hitting a solo home run during an NCAA college baseball game at Goss Stadium on April 26 in Corvallis.
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Oregon State's Trey Morris pitches the ball during an NCAA college baseball game at Goss Stadium on April 26 in Corvallis.
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Oregon State's Tyler Inge throws the ball to first base during an NCAA college baseball game at Goss Stadium on April 26 in Corvallis.
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Oregon's Gabe Howard pitches the ball during an NCAA college baseball game at Goss Stadium on April 26 in Corvallis.
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Oregon's Angel Laya looks to bat during an NCAA college baseball game at Goss Stadium on April 26 in Corvallis.
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Oregon's Ryan Cooney, left, throws to first base for the double play during an NCAA college baseball game at Goss Stadium on April 26 in Corvallis.
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The Oregon Ducks gather on the mound during an NCAA college baseball game at Goss Stadium on April 26 in Corvallis.
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The Oregon infielders gather during an NCAA college baseball game at Goss Stadium on April 26 in Corvallis.
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Oregon State's Trey Morris, right, is replaced by Wyatt Queen during an NCAA college baseball game at Goss Stadium on April 26 in Corvallis.
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Oregon State's Wyatt Queen pitches the ball during an NCAA college baseball game at Goss Stadium on April 26 in Corvallis.
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The Oregon Ducks dugout watches their team compete during an NCAA college baseball game at Goss Stadium on April 26 in Corvallis.
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Oregon's Jax Gimenez smiles after getting hit by the pitch during an NCAA college baseball game at Goss Stadium on April 26 in Corvallis.
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Oregon State's Josh Proctor, left, and Oregon's Brayden Jaksa watch the pitch during an NCAA college baseball game at Goss Stadium on April 26 in Corvallis.
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The Oregon State Beavers dugout watches their team compete during an NCAA college baseball game at Goss Stadium on April 26 in Corvallis.
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Oregon State's Isaac Yeager throws to first base for the out during an NCAA college baseball game at Goss Stadium on April 26 in Corvallis.
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Oregon State's Tyler Inge celebrates hitting a single during an NCAA college baseball game at Goss Stadium on April 26 in Corvallis.
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Oregon State fans support their team against Oregon during an NCAA college baseball game at Goss Stadium on April 26 in Corvallis.
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Oregon's Tanner Bradley smiles after the strikeout during an NCAA college baseball game at Goss Stadium on April 26 in Corvallis.
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The Oregon State Beavers gather on the mound during an NCAA college baseball game at Goss Stadium on April 26 in Corvallis.
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Oregon State's Tanner Douglas pitches the ball during an NCAA college baseball game at Goss Stadium on April 26 in Corvallis.
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Oregon's Burke-Lee Mabeus, left, scores a run during an NCAA college baseball game at Goss Stadium on April 26 in Corvallis.
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Oregon's Naulivou Lauaki Jr., left, celebrates with a teammate after scoring a run during an NCAA college baseball game at Goss Stadium on April 26 in Corvallis.
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Oregon State's Bryson Glassco, left, catches the ball for the out during an NCAA college baseball game at Goss Stadium on April 26 in Corvallis.
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Oregon's Brayden Jaksa, right, reaches first base off an error from Oregon State's Bryson Glassco during an NCAA college baseball game at Goss Stadium on April 26 in Corvallis.
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Oregon State's Jacob Galloway swings the bat during an NCAA college baseball game at Goss Stadium on April 26 in Corvallis.
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Oregon's Jax Gimenez celebrates after getting hit by a pitch during an NCAA college baseball game at Goss Stadium on April 26 in Corvallis.
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Oregon's Angel Laya, center, slaps hands with head coach Mark Wasikowski after scoring a run during an NCAA college baseball game at Goss Stadium on April 26 in Corvallis.
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Oregon's Devin Bell pitches the ball during an NCAA college baseball game at Goss Stadium on April 26 in Corvallis.
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Oregon State's Jacob Galloway, right, avoids the tag from Oregon's Drew Smith during an NCAA college baseball game at Goss Stadium on April 26 in Corvallis.
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Oregon's Devin Bell, left, and Burke-Lee Mabeus celebrate the 7-3 win against Oregon State during an NCAA college baseball game at Goss Stadium on April 26 in Corvallis.
Landon Bartlett covers highs school sports and Oregon State for the Statesman Journal. He can be reached at LBartlett@statesmanjournal.com or on X, TikTok or Instagram @bartlelo.