West Salem athlete wins Maps Credit Union girls Athlete of the Week
TL;DR
Lily Griffin from West Salem has been named the Maps Credit Union girls Athlete of the Week after winning the high jump with a mark of 5 feet, 3 inches. She secured 68.36% of the reader poll votes, outperforming Dallas athlete Harlow Nelson.
Key points
- Lily Griffin won the Maps Credit Union girls Athlete of the Week.
- She jumped 5 feet, 3 inches in high jump.
- Griffin's mark is the fourth-best 6A mark this season.
- She received 68.36% of the reader poll votes.
- Harlow Nelson was the second-place athlete.
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West Salem track and field athlete Lily Griffin is the winner of the Maps Credit Union high school girls Athlete of the Week, as voted by Statesman Journal readers.
A sophomore, Griffin jumped 5 feet, 3 inches in high jump for first place and the fourth-best 6A mark this season May 6 in a dual meet against McNary.
Griffin received 68.36% of the reader poll votes. Dallas track and field athlete Harlow Nelson was second (28.14%).
Athlete of the Week
Here are the other nominees.
Liv Curry, Delphian track and field
Curry, a senior, ran a 15.87-second 100-meter hurdles for a first-place finish and the second-best Class 2A time this season May 2 at the Amity Invitational.
Hadley Hughes, Amity track and field
Hughes, a junior, threw 136-7 in javelin for first and the top mark in Class 3A this season May 2 at the Amity Invitational. She also had a 37-4 winning shot put mark that's third on the 3A season list.
Maddi Jones, Dallas softball
Jones, a junior, pitched a full seven innings, struck out 14 batters and allowed just three hits May 4 in the Class 5A Dragons' 7-1 win over 6A Sandy.
Harlow Nelson, Dallas track and field
Nelson, a sophomore, ran a 12.22 100 for first place and the fifth-best 5A time this spring May 5 at a tri-meet with Lebanon and Central.
Maddy Tingle, Cascade softball
Tingle, a sophomore, recorded two hits, including a home run, and a team-high four RBIs May 7 in the Cougars' 7-1 win over Oregon West Conference rival Stayton.
Ashlyn Wittnebel, McNary softball
Wittnebel, a senior, pitched two innings and collected four strikeouts May 4 in the Celtics' three-inning home win over South Salem. Wittnebel also posted two hits and two RBIs in the 16-0 rout.
Detroit Lake is seen at “full pool” on May 8. The reservoir reached 1,557.5 feet above sea level, about a foot below its high water level.
Detroit Lake is seen at “full pool” on May 8.
Detroit Lake is seen at “full pool” on May 8.
Boats float in a marina at Detroit Lake on May 8.
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See photos of Detroit Lake at 'full pool' ahead of 2026 summer season
Detroit Lake is seen at “full pool” on May 8. The reservoir reached 1,557.5 feet above sea level, about a foot below its high water level.
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See photos of Detroit Lake at 'full pool' ahead of 2026 summer season
Detroit Lake is seen at “full pool” on May 8. The reservoir reached 1,557.5 feet above sea level, about a foot below its high water level.
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See photos of Detroit Lake at 'full pool' ahead of 2026 summer season
Detroit Lake is seen at “full pool” on May 8.
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See photos of Detroit Lake at 'full pool' ahead of 2026 summer season
Detroit Lake is seen at “full pool” on May 8.
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See photos of Detroit Lake at 'full pool' ahead of 2026 summer season
Boats float in a marina at Detroit Lake on May 8.
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.
This article originally appeared on Salem Statesman Journal: West Salem track and field athlete wins Maps girls Athlete of the Week
Q&A
Who is the Maps Credit Union girls Athlete of the Week?
Lily Griffin from West Salem is the Maps Credit Union girls Athlete of the Week.
What was Lily Griffin's high jump record?
Lily Griffin jumped 5 feet, 3 inches in high jump, which is the fourth-best mark in 6A this season.
How many votes did Lily Griffin receive in the poll?
Lily Griffin received 68.36% of the reader poll votes.
Who came in second place in the Athlete of the Week voting?
Dallas athlete Harlow Nelson came in second place with 28.14% of the votes.
