Salem-area boys athletes are nominated for the Athlete of the Week award, sponsored by Maps Credit Union. Voting is open until 9 a.m. Thursday for nominees including James Barnett and Harrison Buckingham.
Key points
Nominations for Athlete of the Week by Maps Credit Union
Voting open until 9 a.m. Thursday
Nominees include athletes from various sports
Poll can be accessed at statesmanjournal.com/sports
The OSAA spring sports season is marching on and Salem-area boys athletes across baseball, track and field, volleyball, 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.
James Barnett, Blanchet Catholic track and field
Harrison Buckingham, South Salem baseball
Josiah Hawkins, Cascade track and field
Sam Hoda, Sprague baseball
Frank Pohlschneider, St. Paul baseball
Hunter Rivers, Dallas baseball
Deontae Washington, Blanchet Catholic track and field
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
James Barnett, Blanchet Catholic track and field
Barnett, a senior, threw 150 feet, 11 inches in discus April 11 for first at the Rob Frank Invitational. His mark is the second best in all of Class 2A.
Blanchet Catholic's James Barnett competes in the 3A boys discus during day two of the OSAA State Track and Field Championships at Hayward Field on Friday, May 30, 2025, in Eugene, Ore.
Blanchet Catholic's James Barnett competes in the 3A boys discus during day two of the OSAA State Track and Field Championships at Hayward Field on Friday, May 30, 2025, in Eugene, Ore.
Harrison Buckingham, South Salem baseball
Buckingham, a junior, pitched four innings and struck out seven batters April 16 in the Saxons' 11-0 five-inning win over McNary.
Q&A
Who are the nominees for the Maps Credit Union Athlete of the Week?
The nominees include James Barnett, Harrison Buckingham, Josiah Hawkins, Sam Hoda, Frank Pohlschneider, Hunter Rivers, and Deontae Washington.
How can I vote for the Athlete of the Week?
You can vote for the Athlete of the Week at statesmanjournal.com/sports before the poll closes at 9 a.m. Thursday.
When does voting for the Athlete of the Week close?
Voting for the Athlete of the Week 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, volleyball, golf, and tennis.
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South Salem's Harrison Buckingham pitches the ball against Lincoln during a high school baseball game at Gilmore Field on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, in Salem, Ore.
South Salem's Harrison Buckingham pitches the ball against Lincoln during a high school baseball game at Gilmore Field on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, in Salem, Ore.
Josiah Hawkins, Cascade track and field
Hawkins, a junior, won the 100 meters in 11.07 seconds April 15 at the OWC Tri Meet. His time is the fifth best in Class 4A this season.
Cascade's Josiah Hawkins takes off in the long jump at the Titan Track Classic April 4 in Salem, Ore.
Cascade's Josiah Hawkins takes off in the long jump at the Titan Track Classic April 4 in Salem, Ore.
Sam Hoda, Sprague baseball
Hoda, a sophomore, pitched a seven innings and struck out five batters, allowing just one hit and one run April 16 in the Olympians' 2-1 win over Beaverton.
Frank Pohlschneider, St. Paul baseball
Pohlschneider, a senior, posted two hits, two runs and a team-high three RBIs April 16 in the Buckaroos' 9-5 win over Colton.
Hunter Rivers, Dallas baseball
Rivers, a senior, recorded three hits, including a home run, and four RBIs April 15 in the Dragons' 13-12 thriller win over South Albany.
Deontae Washington, Blanchet Catholic track and field
Washington, a sophomore, ran 15.87 seconds in the 110 hurdles for first April 11 at the Rob Frank Invitational. His mark is the third best in Class 3A this season.
Landon Bartlett covers high school sports and Oregon State for the Statesman Journal. He can be reached at LBartlett@statesmanjournal.com or on X, TikTok or Instagram @bartlelo.
