Vote! Who should be Maps Credit Union girls Athlete of the Week?

The OSAA spring sports season is here and Salem-area girls athletes across softball, track and field, golf and tennis are back in their respective sports working towards for successful seasons.

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 girls Athlete of the Week.

• Lou Auvil, Dayton softball
• Nelida Dalgas, North Salem track and field
• Annika Laro, West Salem track and field
• Natalie Macik, McNary softball
• Madelyn Miller, West Salem track and field
• Harlow Nelson, Dallas track and field
• Madelyn Olson, Stayton 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

Lou Auvil, Dayton softball

Auvill, a sophomore, posted two hits and two RBIs from the leadoff spot April 8 in the Pirates' 19-0 win over Salem Academy.

Nelida Dalgas, North Salem track and field

Dalgas, a senior, ran the 3,000 in 9 minutes, 57.94 seconds, the second-best 6A time of the season, April 4 at the Oregon Relays in Eugene.

North Salem’s Nelida Dalgas runs in the 1,500 meters during the CVC District Championships on Friday, May 23, 2025 at Western Oregon University in Monmouth, Ore.

Annika Laro, West Salem track and field

Laro, a sophomore, won the javelin at 112 feet, 6 inches, third on the 6A season list, in an April 8 dual meet with Sprague.

Natalie Macik, McNary softball

Macik, a senior, posted a team-high four RBIs with three hits and three runs April 9 in the Celtics' 16-2 win over La Salle.

Madelyn Miller, West Salem track and field

Miller, a senior, won the shot put at 36-8 1/4 April 8 in a dual meet with Sprague. The mark was good for third on the 6A season list.

Dallas' Harlow Nelson wins her heat of the 100-meter dash at the Titan Track Classic April 4 in Salem, Ore.

Harlow Nelson, Dallas track and field

Nelson, a sophomore, won the 100-meter dash in 12.28 seconds and the 200 in 25.40 April 4 at West Salem's Titan Track Classic. Both tallies are among the top five on the 5A season lists.

Madelyn Olson, Stayton track and field

Olson, a junior, jumped 35-4 to win the triple jump and claim the top 4A mark of the season April 4 at the Titan Track Classic.

Silverton's Addison Krueger, center, gets introduced before a high school softball game at Silverton High School on March 20 in Silverton.

The Silverton softball team observes the national anthem before a high school softball game at Silverton High School on March 20 in Silverton.

Silverton's Madalynn Ehrens, center, celebrates hitting a double during a high school softball game at Silverton High School on March 20 in Silverton.

The Silverton softball team meets on the mound during a high school softball game at Silverton High School on March 20 in Silverton.

Silverton's Lexington Rains (12) throws the ball during a high school softball game at Silverton High School on March 20 in Silverton.

Silverton's Jersee Sutton gets the ground ball during a high school softball game at Silverton High School on March 20 in Silverton.

Silverton's Jersee Sutton waits to run to second base during a high school softball game at Silverton High School on March 20 in Silverton.

Silverton's Lily Bennett throws the ball to second base during a high school softball game at Silverton High School on March 20 in Silverton.

Silverton head coach Ralph Cortez, right, talks to player Madalynn Ehrens during a pitching change in a high school softball game at Silverton High School on March 20 in Silverton.

Silverton's Madalynn Ehrens reaches home plate before Central Catholic's Olivia Springer tags her during a high school softball game at Silverton High School on March 20 in Silverton.

Silverton's Lily Bennett swings the bat during a high school softball game at Silverton High School on March 20 in Silverton.

Silverton's Avery Wurdinger, right, slides into home plate during a high school softball game at Silverton High School on March 20 in Silverton.

Silverton's Jersee Sutton runs to first base during a high school softball game at Silverton High School on March 20 in Silverton.

Silverton's Jersee Sutton reaches first base safely during a high school softball game at Silverton High School on March 20 in Silverton.

Silverton's Madalynn Ehrens celebrates reaching first base during a high school softball game at Silverton High School on March 20 in Silverton.

Silverton's Lily Bennett, right, runs away from Central Catholic's Olivia Springer during a high school softball game at Silverton High School on March 20 in Silverton.

Central Catholic's Olivia Springer, left, attempts to tag out Silverton's Lily Bennett during a high school softball game at Silverton High School on March 20 in Silverton.

Silverton's Madalynn Ehrens throws the ball to first base during a high school softball game at Silverton High School on March 20 in Silverton.

Silverton's Addyson Sura waits for the pitch during a high school softball game at Silverton High School on March 20 in Silverton.

Silverton's Jersee Sutton throws the ball during a high school softball game at Silverton High School on March 20 in Silverton.

The Silverton softball team celebrates Avery Wurdinger two-run homer during a high school softball game at Silverton High School on March 20 in Silverton.

Silverton's Avery Wurdinger, right, celebrates hitting a two-run homer during a high school softball game at Silverton High School on March 20 in Silverton.

Silverton's Brynnlee Dalisky pitches the ball during a high school softball game at Silverton High School on March 20 in Silverton.

Silverton's BrookeLynn Hamberger, left, and Jersee Sutton attempt to catch the ball during a high school softball game at Silverton High School on March 20 in Silverton.

Silverton's Brynnlee Dalisky throws the ball to teammate Madalynn Ehrens on first base during a high school softball game at Silverton High School on March 20 in Silverton.

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Silverton's Addison Krueger, center, gets introduced before a high school softball game at Silverton High School on March 20 in Silverton.

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Silverton's Addison Krueger, center, gets introduced before a high school softball game at Silverton High School on March 20 in Silverton.

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The Silverton softball team observes the national anthem before a high school softball game at Silverton High School on March 20 in Silverton.

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Silverton's Madalynn Ehrens, center, celebrates hitting a double during a high school softball game at Silverton High School on March 20 in Silverton.

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The Silverton softball team meets on the mound during a high school softball game at Silverton High School on March 20 in Silverton.

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Silverton's Lexington Rains (12) throws the ball during a high school softball game at Silverton High School on March 20 in Silverton.

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Silverton's Jersee Sutton gets the ground ball during a high school softball game at Silverton High School on March 20 in Silverton.

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Silverton's Jersee Sutton waits to run to second base during a high school softball game at Silverton High School on March 20 in Silverton.

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Silverton's Lily Bennett throws the ball to second base during a high school softball game at Silverton High School on March 20 in Silverton.

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Silverton head coach Ralph Cortez, right, talks to player Madalynn Ehrens during a pitching change in a high school softball game at Silverton High School on March 20 in Silverton.

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Silverton's Madalynn Ehrens reaches home plate before Central Catholic's Olivia Springer tags her during a high school softball game at Silverton High School on March 20 in Silverton.

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Silverton's Lily Bennett swings the bat during a high school softball game at Silverton High School on March 20 in Silverton.

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Silverton's Avery Wurdinger, right, slides into home plate during a high school softball game at Silverton High School on March 20 in Silverton.

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Silverton's Jersee Sutton runs to first base during a high school softball game at Silverton High School on March 20 in Silverton.

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Silverton's Jersee Sutton reaches first base safely during a high school softball game at Silverton High School on March 20 in Silverton.

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Silverton's Madalynn Ehrens celebrates reaching first base during a high school softball game at Silverton High School on March 20 in Silverton.

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Silverton's Lily Bennett, right, runs away from Central Catholic's Olivia Springer during a high school softball game at Silverton High School on March 20 in Silverton.

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Central Catholic's Olivia Springer, left, attempts to tag out Silverton's Lily Bennett during a high school softball game at Silverton High School on March 20 in Silverton.

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Silverton's Madalynn Ehrens throws the ball to first base during a high school softball game at Silverton High School on March 20 in Silverton.

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Silverton's Addyson Sura waits for the pitch during a high school softball game at Silverton High School on March 20 in Silverton.

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Silverton's Jersee Sutton throws the ball during a high school softball game at Silverton High School on March 20 in Silverton.

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The Silverton softball team celebrates Avery Wurdinger two-run homer during a high school softball game at Silverton High School on March 20 in Silverton.

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Silverton's Avery Wurdinger, right, celebrates hitting a two-run homer during a high school softball game at Silverton High School on March 20 in Silverton.

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Silverton's Brynnlee Dalisky pitches the ball during a high school softball game at Silverton High School on March 20 in Silverton.

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Silverton's BrookeLynn Hamberger, left, and Jersee Sutton attempt to catch the ball during a high school softball game at Silverton High School on March 20 in Silverton.

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Silverton's Brynnlee Dalisky throws the ball to teammate Madalynn Ehrens on first base during a high school softball game at Silverton High School on March 20 in Silverton.

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.

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