Liam Martinez and JoJo Mendoza are nominated for Athlete of the Week in Pueblo due to their impressive performances in recent events. Fans can vote for their favorite athlete to win the title.
Key points
Liam Martinez is nominated for Athlete of the Week.
JoJo Mendoza is also nominated for Athlete of the Week.
Martinez competed in a relay event.
Mendoza played baseball against Pine Creek.
Voting is open for fans to choose the winner.
Liam MartinezJoJo MendozaJohn Tate Steel City Fast Track InvitationalPueblo Central
Pueblo Central's Liam Martinez takes the baton from teammate Brody Renner in the boys 4x100 meter relay during the John Tate Steel City Fast Track Invitational at Dutch Clark Stadium on Friday, April 3, 2026.
Pueblo West's JoJo Mendoza squares up on a pitch against Pine Creek at Pueblo West High School on April 2, 2026.
Rye High School's Gloriana Ruiz watches her putt at the 15th hole during the Lady Eagle Invite at Walking Stick Golf Course on Wednesday, April 22, 2026.
Pueblo East's Esequiel Sandoval launches a shot put during the John Tate Steel City Fast Track Invitational at Dutch Clark Stadium on Friday, April 3, 2026.
Pueblo West's Marrissa McCulloch clears the ball off the backline against Pueblo County at Pueblo County High School on April 1, 2026.
Q&A
Who are the nominees for Athlete of the Week in Pueblo?
The nominees are Liam Martinez from Pueblo Central and JoJo Mendoza from Pueblo West.
What events did Liam Martinez and JoJo Mendoza compete in?
Liam Martinez competed in the boys 4x100 meter relay at the John Tate Steel City Fast Track Invitational, while JoJo Mendoza played baseball against Pine Creek.
How can I vote for the Athlete of the Week in Pueblo?
Fans can vote for their favorite athlete through the designated voting platform or website.
When did the events featuring the nominees take place?
The events took place on April 2 and April 3, 2026.
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Pueblo Central's Chase Swerdfeger pitches the ball during a game against Golden at the Runyon Sports Complex on Saturday, April 4, 2026.
Pueblo Centennial's Bryson Byrd makes a throw to first base during a game against Pueblo County at the Runyon Sports Complex on Tuesday, April 28, 2026.
Rye High School's Nicoline Larson gets off a free kick during a matchup with Banning Lewis Academy on Saturday, April 25, 2026.
Pueblo County's Lily Nesbit takes the baton from teammate Juliana Cooper in the girls 4x100 meter relay during the John Tate Steel City Fast Track Invitational at Dutch Clark Stadium on Friday, April 3, 2026.
Pueblo County's Fonzie Maes swings on a pitch during a game against Pueblo Centennial at the Runyon Sports Complex on Tuesday, April 28, 2026.
Pueblo East's Frenanda Herrera battles for the ball at midfield against Pueblo Central at Dutch Clark Stadium on April 9, 2026.
Pueblo South's Domanic Mondragon goes in for a dig during a matchup with Thomas MacLaren School on Thursday, April 23, 2026.
Pueblo Centennial's Isaak Garcia competes in the boys 400 meter dash during the John Tate Steel City Fast Track Invitational at Dutch Clark Stadium on Friday, April 3, 2026.
Pueblo South's Rya Nardini tees off on the 3rd hole during the Madeline Mellers Memorial Invitational at Hollydot Golf Course on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
Pueblo Central's Graelyn Linan chips onto the 3rd green during the Madeline Mellers Memorial Invitational at Hollydot Golf Course on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
Pueblo County's Avery Mead watches her second shot on the 17th hole during the Madeline Mellers Memorial Invitational at Hollydot Golf Course on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
Pueblo East's Brooklyn Estupinan tracks her putt on the 11th hole during the Madeline Mellers Memorial Invitational at Hollydot Golf Course on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
Rye High School's Gloriana Ruiz watches her tee shot on the 3rd hole during the Madeline Mellers Memorial Invitational at Hollydot Golf Course on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
Swallows Charter Academy's Riley James tees off on the 3rd hole during the Madeline Mellers Memorial Invitational at Hollydot Golf Course on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
Pueblo Centennial's Isaac Torres winds up for a pitch during a game against Pueblo County at the Runyon Sports Complex on Tuesday, April 28, 2026.
Pueblo County's Blake Swift connects for a hit during a game against Pueblo Centennial at the Runyon Sports Complex on Tuesday, April 28, 2026.
Rye High School's Abrianna Chianelli clears the ball during a matchup with Banning Lewis Academy on Saturday, April 25, 2026.
Rye High School's Kaci Ford wins a battle for the ball during a matchup with Banning Lewis Academy on Saturday, April 25, 2026.
Pueblo Centennial's Alani Pino hits a return shot during her No. 1 doubles matchup against Canon City on Friday, April 24, 2026.
Pueblo Centennial's Casey Moore hits a backhand shot during her No. 3 singles matchup against Canon City on Friday, April 24, 2026.
Pueblo Centennial's Kia Pleasant hits a return shot during her No. 2 singles matchup against Canon City on Friday, April 24, 2026.
Pueblo South's Landen Cordova goes up high for a spike during a matchup with Thomas MacLaren School on Thursday, April 23, 2026.
Pueblo West's Emory Weber hits her second shot at the 10th hole during the Lady Eagle Invite at Walking Stick Golf Course on Wednesday, April 22, 2026.
Pueblo West's Raegan Olson strikes the ball from the 10th hole fairway during the Lady Eagle Invite at Walking Stick Golf Course on Wednesday, April 22, 2026.
Pueblo Centennial's Maddie Gonzales serves the ball during her No. 1 singles matchup against Canon City on Friday, April 24, 2026.
Pueblo Centennial's Karlye Padilla tees off at the 7th hole during the Lady Eagle Invite at Walking Stick Golf Course on Wednesday, April 22, 2026.
Pueblo Central's Aislinn VanDuyn chips onto the green of the 13th hole during the Lady Eagle Invite at Walking Stick Golf Course on Wednesday, April 22, 2026.
Pueblo South's Braden Martinez serves the ball during a matchup with Thomas MacLaren School on Thursday, April 23, 2026.
Pueblo Central's Alyson Buchanan chips the ball on the 13th hole during the Lady Eagle Invite at Walking Stick Golf Course on Wednesday, April 22, 2026.
Pueblo Centennial's Khloerae Baca watches her second shot on the 11th hole during the Lady Eagle Invite at Walking Stick Golf Course on Wednesday, April 22, 2026.
Pueblo Centennial's Kaydance Hall serves the ball during her No. 1 doubles matchup against Canon City on Friday, April 24, 2026.
Pueblo East's Simona Rowell watches her tee shot on the 7th hole during the Lady Eagle Invite at Walking Stick Golf Course on Wednesday, April 22, 2026.
Pueblo South's Kaylee Martinez tees off on the 9th hole during the Lady Eagle Invite at Walking Stick Golf Course on Wednesday, April 22, 2026.
Pueblo South's Kiri Martinez Vigil advances the ball during a matchup with Pueblo County at Dutch Clark Stadium on Tuesday, April 21, 2026.
Rye High School's Reese Simpson chips onto the green at the 15th hole during the Lady Eagle Invite at Walking Stick Golf Course on Wednesday, April 22, 2026.
Pueblo County's Maddy Mandarich watches her tee shot at the 16th hole during the Lady Eagle Invite at Walking Stick Golf Course on Wednesday, April 22, 2026.
Pueblo South's Kendall Decker prevents a score during a matchup with Pueblo County at Dutch Clark Stadium on Tuesday, April 21, 2026.
Pueblo South's Lexi Baros watches her putt on the 8th hole during the Lady Eagle Invite at Walking Stick Golf Course on Wednesday, April 22, 2026.
Swallows Charter Academy's Sophia Christiansen hits her tee shot at the 11th hole during the Lady Eagle Invite at Walking Stick Golf Course on Wednesday, April 22, 2026.
Pueblo South's Layanne Riensch makes an inbound throw during a matchup with Pueblo County at Dutch Clark Stadium on Tuesday, April 21, 2026.
Swallows Charter Academy's Riley James watches her tee shot at the 11th hole during the Lady Eagle Invite at Walking Stick Golf Course on Wednesday, April 22, 2026.
Pueblo County's Ashlyn Ortiz tees off at the 16th hole during the Lady Eagle Invite at Walking Stick Golf Course on Wednesday, April 22, 2026.
Pueblo East's Julyssa Vargas splits the defenders of Pueblo Central at Dutch Clark Stadium on April 9, 2026.
Pueblo East's Jordyn Daniels hits an approach shot on the 7th hole during the Lady Eagle Invite at Walking Stick Golf Course on Wednesday, April 22, 2026.
Pueblo West's Elliott Norick dribbles the ball through midfield against Pueblo County at Pueblo County High School on April 1, 2026.
Pueblo East's Brailey Rowe dribbles through a circle of defenders against Pueblo Central at Dutch Clark Stadium on April 9, 2026.
Pueblo West's Logan King rears back to toss a pitch against Pine Creek at Pueblo West High School on April 2, 2026.
Pueblo West's Charlie Ginther tosses a ball back in from the outfield against Pine Creek at Pueblo West High School on April 2, 2026.
Pueblo County's Suriyah Kelly deflects the ball past the Pueblo West goalie for the score at Pueblo County High School on April 1, 2026.
Pueblo County's Reese Lanham makes the pass cross field after the free kick restart against Pueblo West at Pueblo County High School on April 1, 2026.
Pueblo County's freshman Jordan White takes the corner kick against Pueblo West at Pueblo County High School on April 1, 2026.
Pueblo Central's Ben Perko makes a throw from right field during a game against Golden at the Runyon Sports Complex on Saturday, April 4, 2026.
Pueblo Central's Jayce Ibarra swings on a pitch during a game against Golden at the Runyon Sports Complex on Saturday, April 4, 2026.
Pueblo South's Diana Flores Hurtado lets a discus fly during the John Tate Steel City Fast Track Invitational at Dutch Clark Stadium on Friday, April 3, 2026.
Pueblo West's Isabella Tipper competes in the girls 400 meter dash during the John Tate Steel City Fast Track Invitational at Dutch Clark Stadium on Friday, April 3, 2026.
Pueblo Centennial's Harleigh Pulsifer hits an approach shot on the 8th hole during the Madeline Mellers Memorial Invitational at Hollydot Golf Course on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
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Pueblo Central's Liam Martinez takes the baton from teammate Brody Renner in the boys 4x100 meter relay during the John Tate Steel City Fast Track Invitational at Dutch Clark Stadium on Friday, April 3, 2026.
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Pueblo Central's Liam Martinez takes the baton from teammate Brody Renner in the boys 4x100 meter relay during the John Tate Steel City Fast Track Invitational at Dutch Clark Stadium on Friday, April 3, 2026.
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Pueblo West's JoJo Mendoza squares up on a pitch against Pine Creek at Pueblo West High School on April 2, 2026.
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Rye High School's Gloriana Ruiz watches her putt at the 15th hole during the Lady Eagle Invite at Walking Stick Golf Course on Wednesday, April 22, 2026.
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Pueblo East's Esequiel Sandoval launches a shot put during the John Tate Steel City Fast Track Invitational at Dutch Clark Stadium on Friday, April 3, 2026.
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Pueblo West's Marrissa McCulloch clears the ball off the backline against Pueblo County at Pueblo County High School on April 1, 2026.
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Pueblo Central's Chase Swerdfeger pitches the ball during a game against Golden at the Runyon Sports Complex on Saturday, April 4, 2026.
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Pueblo Centennial's Bryson Byrd makes a throw to first base during a game against Pueblo County at the Runyon Sports Complex on Tuesday, April 28, 2026.
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Rye High School's Nicoline Larson gets off a free kick during a matchup with Banning Lewis Academy on Saturday, April 25, 2026.
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State Championships, baseball, track, and golf highlight the Games of the Week
Pueblo County's Lily Nesbit takes the baton from teammate Juliana Cooper in the girls 4x100 meter relay during the John Tate Steel City Fast Track Invitational at Dutch Clark Stadium on Friday, April 3, 2026.
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State Championships, baseball, track, and golf highlight the Games of the Week
Pueblo County's Fonzie Maes swings on a pitch during a game against Pueblo Centennial at the Runyon Sports Complex on Tuesday, April 28, 2026.
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Pueblo East's Frenanda Herrera battles for the ball at midfield against Pueblo Central at Dutch Clark Stadium on April 9, 2026.
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Pueblo South's Domanic Mondragon goes in for a dig during a matchup with Thomas MacLaren School on Thursday, April 23, 2026.
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Pueblo Centennial's Isaak Garcia competes in the boys 400 meter dash during the John Tate Steel City Fast Track Invitational at Dutch Clark Stadium on Friday, April 3, 2026.
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Pueblo South's Rya Nardini tees off on the 3rd hole during the Madeline Mellers Memorial Invitational at Hollydot Golf Course on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
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Pueblo Central's Graelyn Linan chips onto the 3rd green during the Madeline Mellers Memorial Invitational at Hollydot Golf Course on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
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Pueblo County's Avery Mead watches her second shot on the 17th hole during the Madeline Mellers Memorial Invitational at Hollydot Golf Course on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
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Pueblo East's Brooklyn Estupinan tracks her putt on the 11th hole during the Madeline Mellers Memorial Invitational at Hollydot Golf Course on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
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Rye High School's Gloriana Ruiz watches her tee shot on the 3rd hole during the Madeline Mellers Memorial Invitational at Hollydot Golf Course on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
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Swallows Charter Academy's Riley James tees off on the 3rd hole during the Madeline Mellers Memorial Invitational at Hollydot Golf Course on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
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Pueblo Centennial's Isaac Torres winds up for a pitch during a game against Pueblo County at the Runyon Sports Complex on Tuesday, April 28, 2026.
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Pueblo County's Blake Swift connects for a hit during a game against Pueblo Centennial at the Runyon Sports Complex on Tuesday, April 28, 2026.
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Rye High School's Abrianna Chianelli clears the ball during a matchup with Banning Lewis Academy on Saturday, April 25, 2026.
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Rye High School's Kaci Ford wins a battle for the ball during a matchup with Banning Lewis Academy on Saturday, April 25, 2026.
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Pueblo Centennial's Alani Pino hits a return shot during her No. 1 doubles matchup against Canon City on Friday, April 24, 2026.
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Pueblo Centennial's Casey Moore hits a backhand shot during her No. 3 singles matchup against Canon City on Friday, April 24, 2026.
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Pueblo Centennial's Kia Pleasant hits a return shot during her No. 2 singles matchup against Canon City on Friday, April 24, 2026.
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State Championships, baseball, track, and golf highlight the Games of the Week
Pueblo South's Landen Cordova goes up high for a spike during a matchup with Thomas MacLaren School on Thursday, April 23, 2026.
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Pueblo West's Emory Weber hits her second shot at the 10th hole during the Lady Eagle Invite at Walking Stick Golf Course on Wednesday, April 22, 2026.
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Pueblo West's Raegan Olson strikes the ball from the 10th hole fairway during the Lady Eagle Invite at Walking Stick Golf Course on Wednesday, April 22, 2026.
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Pueblo Centennial's Maddie Gonzales serves the ball during her No. 1 singles matchup against Canon City on Friday, April 24, 2026.
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Pueblo Centennial's Karlye Padilla tees off at the 7th hole during the Lady Eagle Invite at Walking Stick Golf Course on Wednesday, April 22, 2026.
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Pueblo Central's Aislinn VanDuyn chips onto the green of the 13th hole during the Lady Eagle Invite at Walking Stick Golf Course on Wednesday, April 22, 2026.
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Pueblo South's Braden Martinez serves the ball during a matchup with Thomas MacLaren School on Thursday, April 23, 2026.
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Pueblo Central's Alyson Buchanan chips the ball on the 13th hole during the Lady Eagle Invite at Walking Stick Golf Course on Wednesday, April 22, 2026.
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Pueblo Centennial's Khloerae Baca watches her second shot on the 11th hole during the Lady Eagle Invite at Walking Stick Golf Course on Wednesday, April 22, 2026.
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Pueblo Centennial's Kaydance Hall serves the ball during her No. 1 doubles matchup against Canon City on Friday, April 24, 2026.
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Pueblo East's Simona Rowell watches her tee shot on the 7th hole during the Lady Eagle Invite at Walking Stick Golf Course on Wednesday, April 22, 2026.
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Pueblo South's Kaylee Martinez tees off on the 9th hole during the Lady Eagle Invite at Walking Stick Golf Course on Wednesday, April 22, 2026.
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Pueblo South's Kiri Martinez Vigil advances the ball during a matchup with Pueblo County at Dutch Clark Stadium on Tuesday, April 21, 2026.
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Rye High School's Reese Simpson chips onto the green at the 15th hole during the Lady Eagle Invite at Walking Stick Golf Course on Wednesday, April 22, 2026.
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Pueblo County's Maddy Mandarich watches her tee shot at the 16th hole during the Lady Eagle Invite at Walking Stick Golf Course on Wednesday, April 22, 2026.
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Pueblo South's Kendall Decker prevents a score during a matchup with Pueblo County at Dutch Clark Stadium on Tuesday, April 21, 2026.
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Pueblo South's Lexi Baros watches her putt on the 8th hole during the Lady Eagle Invite at Walking Stick Golf Course on Wednesday, April 22, 2026.
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Swallows Charter Academy's Sophia Christiansen hits her tee shot at the 11th hole during the Lady Eagle Invite at Walking Stick Golf Course on Wednesday, April 22, 2026.
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Pueblo South's Layanne Riensch makes an inbound throw during a matchup with Pueblo County at Dutch Clark Stadium on Tuesday, April 21, 2026.
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Swallows Charter Academy's Riley James watches her tee shot at the 11th hole during the Lady Eagle Invite at Walking Stick Golf Course on Wednesday, April 22, 2026.
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Pueblo County's Ashlyn Ortiz tees off at the 16th hole during the Lady Eagle Invite at Walking Stick Golf Course on Wednesday, April 22, 2026.
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Pueblo East's Julyssa Vargas splits the defenders of Pueblo Central at Dutch Clark Stadium on April 9, 2026.
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Pueblo East's Jordyn Daniels hits an approach shot on the 7th hole during the Lady Eagle Invite at Walking Stick Golf Course on Wednesday, April 22, 2026.
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Pueblo West's Elliott Norick dribbles the ball through midfield against Pueblo County at Pueblo County High School on April 1, 2026.
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Pueblo East's Brailey Rowe dribbles through a circle of defenders against Pueblo Central at Dutch Clark Stadium on April 9, 2026.
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Pueblo West's Logan King rears back to toss a pitch against Pine Creek at Pueblo West High School on April 2, 2026.
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Pueblo West's Charlie Ginther tosses a ball back in from the outfield against Pine Creek at Pueblo West High School on April 2, 2026.
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Pueblo County's Suriyah Kelly deflects the ball past the Pueblo West goalie for the score at Pueblo County High School on April 1, 2026.
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Pueblo County's Reese Lanham makes the pass cross field after the free kick restart against Pueblo West at Pueblo County High School on April 1, 2026.
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Pueblo County's freshman Jordan White takes the corner kick against Pueblo West at Pueblo County High School on April 1, 2026.
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Pueblo Central's Ben Perko makes a throw from right field during a game against Golden at the Runyon Sports Complex on Saturday, April 4, 2026.
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Pueblo Central's Jayce Ibarra swings on a pitch during a game against Golden at the Runyon Sports Complex on Saturday, April 4, 2026.
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Pueblo South's Diana Flores Hurtado lets a discus fly during the John Tate Steel City Fast Track Invitational at Dutch Clark Stadium on Friday, April 3, 2026.
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Pueblo West's Isabella Tipper competes in the girls 400 meter dash during the John Tate Steel City Fast Track Invitational at Dutch Clark Stadium on Friday, April 3, 2026.
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Pueblo Centennial's Harleigh Pulsifer hits an approach shot on the 8th hole during the Madeline Mellers Memorial Invitational at Hollydot Golf Course on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
The spring sports season is nearing the end of the season, and some athletes are getting ready for postseason action.
Each week, the Chieftain recognizes the top student-athletes from area schools to highlight those who have performed at a high level. The Chieftain sports staff selects them. Coaches can nominate players by emailing cabdelmalek@gannett.com before Thursday night.
Pueblo Chieftain readers can now vote for their favorite high school athletes at the newspaper's website, chieftain.com. The poll is located at the bottom of the article and closes at midnight on Friday.
Each week, the winner will advance to the season's final vote.
(Please note, once an athlete wins a weekly vote, they will not be eligible to win again until the Spring Athlete of the Season vote.)
There are no voting restrictions, so vote now and vote often. This poll will close at midnight on Friday, May 8. Here are the Athletes of the Week for April 24-30.
Elson helped the Cyclones pick up a win against Thomas Jefferson, 15-1. He scored four goals and had two assists in the game, had one takeaway, and won four faceoffs. He is currently second on the team in goals scored this season with 14.
Rye's Branson Burbridge fires off a pitch during a game against Pueblo East on Thursday, March 6, 2025.
Rye's Branson Burbridge fires off a pitch during a game against Pueblo East on Thursday, March 6, 2025.
Branson Burbidge, Rye High School, baseball
Burbidge carried the Thunderbolts in their 15-1 victory over Hoehne. He went 1-2 at the plate with an RBI and was also dealing from the mound, going six innings, giving up only one run on one hit while striking out 11 batters.
Ruby Crapeau, Pueblo West, lacrosse
Crapeau scored four goals in the Lady Cyclones 10-6 victory over Denver North. It was the team's first win of the season. She leads the team in goals scored with 19 on the year.
Pueblo County's Lilly Adams advances the ball during a game against Pueblo Centennial at Dutch Clark Stadium on Tuesday, April 29, 2025.
Pueblo County's Lilly Adams advances the ball during a game against Pueblo Centennial at Dutch Clark Stadium on Tuesday, April 29, 2025.
Lilly Adams, Pueblo County, soccer
Adams came up big for the Hornets as they defeated Pueblo Centennial 6-1. She scored two goals and chipped in one assist in the victory. She is currently third in Class 4A in goals scored with 25 on the season.
Pueblo West's JoJo Mendoza squares up on a pitch against Pine Creek at Pueblo West High School on April 2, 2026.
Pueblo West's JoJo Mendoza squares up on a pitch against Pine Creek at Pueblo West High School on April 2, 2026.
JoJo Mendoza, Pueblo West, baseball
Mendoza showed up for the Cyclones in their 5-4 victory over Fountain-Fort Carson. He went 3-5 at the plate with a home run, three RBIs, and two runs scored.
Pueblo Centennial's Ella Greenwood makes a pass at midfield during a game against Pueblo South at Dutch Clark Stadium on Thursday, April 3, 2025.
Pueblo Centennial's Ella Greenwood makes a pass at midfield during a game against Pueblo South at Dutch Clark Stadium on Thursday, April 3, 2025.
Ella Greenwood, Pueblo Centennial, soccer
Greenwood is proving why she is one of the top goal scorers in the area. She added to her team-leading 26 goals with three more in a 10-0 win over Sierra, earning the Bulldogs their 10 shutouts of the season.
J.J. Barger, Pueblo County, baseball
Barger had a great game for the Hornets in just his second game back from injury. He went four innings, striking out four batters in a 10-0 victory over Pueblo Centennial.
Rye High School's Gloriana Ruiz watches her tee shot on the 3rd hole during the Madeline Mellers Memorial Invitational at Hollydot Golf Course on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
Rye High School's Gloriana Ruiz watches her tee shot on the 3rd hole during the Madeline Mellers Memorial Invitational at Hollydot Golf Course on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
Gloriana Ruiz, Rye High School, golf
Ruiz finished second overall in the Madeline Mellers Memorial Invitational at Hollydot Golf Course. She shot a 76 (+5) for the course, helping the Thunderbolts team take home first place overall.
Cole Billings, Pueblo Central, baseball
Billings came up clutch for the Wildcats as they beat the Pueblo South Colts 6-5. He went 2-4 from the plate, hitting the game-winning double in the top of the tenth inning. He leads the team in RBIs with 17 on the season.
Pueblo East's Ava Andrada serves the ball during her No. 1 singles matchup against Pueblo South's Keira Salazar on Tuesday, March 31, 2026.
Pueblo East's Ava Andrada serves the ball during her No. 1 singles matchup against Pueblo South's Keira Salazar on Tuesday, March 31, 2026.
Ava Andrada, Pueblo East, tennis
Andrada defeated Nadia Zi-Ahmadi of Pueblo West in the semifinals of the CHSAA Class 4A Region 7 girls tennis tournament to reach her second straight finals appearance in the regionals. She is 16-2 on the season and is seeking her second straight state championship appearance as well.
