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Vote for The Daily Jeffersonian Athlete of the Week from April 27 to May 2. The voting is open for fans to support their favorite athlete.
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- Voting for Athlete of the Week is open from April 27 to May 2.
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- Voting closes on May 2, 2026.
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Barnesville's Dylan Blon (9) follows through strong with a pitch during the 3A OVAC championship game with Wheeling Central on Friday, May 1, 2026 at Bill Mazeroski Field in Cadiz, Ohio. The 'Rocks dropped a tough 8-0 setback to the Maroon Knights to slip to 14-4 on the season.
Barnesville's pitching coach gives the 'Rocks infield some instructions during the 3A OVAC championship game with Wheeling Central on Friday, May 1, 2026 at Bill Mazeroski Field in Cadiz, Ohio. The 'Rocks dropped a tough 8-0 setback to the Maroon Knights to slip to 14-4 on the season.
Barnesville's Dylan Blon (9) prepares to let loose with a pitch during the 3A OVAC championship game with Wheeling Central on Friday, May 1, 2026 at Bill Mazeroski Field in Cadiz, Ohio. The 'Rocks dropped a tough 8-0 setback to the Maroon Knights to slip to 14-4 on the season.
Barnesville's Max Miller (22) takes a swing at an outside pitch during the 3A OVAC championship game with Wheeling Central on Friday, May 1, 2026 at Bill Mazeroski Field in Cadiz, Ohio. The 'Rocks dropped a tough 8-0 setback to the Maroon Knights to slip to 14-4 on the season.
Barnesville's Blake Burkhart (14) lets loose with a pitch during the 3A OVAC championship game with Wheeling Central on Friday, May 1, 2026 at Bill Mazeroski Field in Cadiz, Ohio. The 'Rocks dropped a tough 8-0 setback to the Maroon Knights to slip to 14-4 on the season.
Barnesville's team huddles up on a chilly night before coming in to take their swings during the 3A OVAC championship game with Wheeling Central on Friday, May 1, 2026 at Bill Mazeroski Field in Cadiz, Ohio. The 'Rocks dropped a tough 8-0 setback to the Maroon Knights to slip to 14-4 on the season.
Barnesville's Brayden Watters (2) prepares to unload on a pitch during the 3A OVAC championship game with Wheeling Central on Friday, May 1, 2026 at Bill Mazeroski Field in Cadiz, Ohio. The 'Rocks dropped a tough 8-0 setback to the Maroon Knights to slip to 14-4 on the season.
Barnesville's Brayden Watters (2) looks down for a sign before stepping into the batters box during the 3A OVAC championship game with Wheeling Central on Friday, May 1, 2026 at Bill Mazeroski Field in Cadiz, Ohio. The 'Rocks dropped a tough 8-0 setback to the Maroon Knights to slip to 14-4 on the season.
Barnesville's Max Miller (22) greets a teammate during the 3A OVAC championship game with Wheeling Central on Friday, May 1, 2026 at Bill Mazeroski Field in Cadiz, Ohio. The 'Rocks dropped a tough 8-0 setback to the Maroon Knights to slip to 14-4 on the season.
Barnesville's Jack Anderson (1) connects with a pitch during the 3A OVAC championship game with Wheeling Central on Friday, May 1, 2026 at Bill Mazeroski Field in Cadiz, Ohio. The 'Rocks dropped a tough 8-0 setback to the Maroon Knights to slip to 14-4 on the season.
Barnesville's Jack Anderson (1) waits on a pitch during the 3A OVAC championship game with Wheeling Central on Friday, May 1, 2026 at Bill Mazeroski Field in Cadiz, Ohio.
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Barnesville falls short in OVAC 3A matchup with Wheeling Central Catholic
Barnesville's Dylan Blon (9) follows through strong with a pitch during the 3A OVAC championship game with Wheeling Central on Friday, May 1, 2026 at Bill Mazeroski Field in Cadiz, Ohio. The 'Rocks dropped a tough 8-0 setback to the Maroon Knights to slip to 14-4 on the season.
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Barnesville falls short in OVAC 3A matchup with Wheeling Central Catholic
Barnesville's Dylan Blon (9) follows through strong with a pitch during the 3A OVAC championship game with Wheeling Central on Friday, May 1, 2026 at Bill Mazeroski Field in Cadiz, Ohio. The 'Rocks dropped a tough 8-0 setback to the Maroon Knights to slip to 14-4 on the season.
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Barnesville falls short in OVAC 3A matchup with Wheeling Central Catholic
Barnesville's pitching coach gives the 'Rocks infield some instructions during the 3A OVAC championship game with Wheeling Central on Friday, May 1, 2026 at Bill Mazeroski Field in Cadiz, Ohio. The 'Rocks dropped a tough 8-0 setback to the Maroon Knights to slip to 14-4 on the season.
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Barnesville falls short in OVAC 3A matchup with Wheeling Central Catholic
Barnesville's Dylan Blon (9) prepares to let loose with a pitch during the 3A OVAC championship game with Wheeling Central on Friday, May 1, 2026 at Bill Mazeroski Field in Cadiz, Ohio. The 'Rocks dropped a tough 8-0 setback to the Maroon Knights to slip to 14-4 on the season.
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Barnesville falls short in OVAC 3A matchup with Wheeling Central Catholic
Barnesville's Max Miller (22) takes a swing at an outside pitch during the 3A OVAC championship game with Wheeling Central on Friday, May 1, 2026 at Bill Mazeroski Field in Cadiz, Ohio. The 'Rocks dropped a tough 8-0 setback to the Maroon Knights to slip to 14-4 on the season.
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Wheeling Central blanks Top-seeded Barnesville for OVAC 3A crown
Barnesville's Blake Burkhart (14) lets loose with a pitch during the 3A OVAC championship game with Wheeling Central on Friday, May 1, 2026 at Bill Mazeroski Field in Cadiz, Ohio. The 'Rocks dropped a tough 8-0 setback to the Maroon Knights to slip to 14-4 on the season.
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Barnesville falls short in OVAC 3A matchup with Wheeling Central Catholic
Barnesville's team huddles up on a chilly night before coming in to take their swings during the 3A OVAC championship game with Wheeling Central on Friday, May 1, 2026 at Bill Mazeroski Field in Cadiz, Ohio. The 'Rocks dropped a tough 8-0 setback to the Maroon Knights to slip to 14-4 on the season.
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Barnesville falls short in OVAC 3A matchup with Wheeling Central Catholic
Barnesville's Brayden Watters (2) prepares to unload on a pitch during the 3A OVAC championship game with Wheeling Central on Friday, May 1, 2026 at Bill Mazeroski Field in Cadiz, Ohio. The 'Rocks dropped a tough 8-0 setback to the Maroon Knights to slip to 14-4 on the season.
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Barnesville falls short in OVAC 3A matchup with Wheeling Central Catholic
Barnesville's Brayden Watters (2) looks down for a sign before stepping into the batters box during the 3A OVAC championship game with Wheeling Central on Friday, May 1, 2026 at Bill Mazeroski Field in Cadiz, Ohio. The 'Rocks dropped a tough 8-0 setback to the Maroon Knights to slip to 14-4 on the season.
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Wheeling Central blanks Top-seeded Barnesville for OVAC 3A crown
Barnesville's Max Miller (22) greets a teammate during the 3A OVAC championship game with Wheeling Central on Friday, May 1, 2026 at Bill Mazeroski Field in Cadiz, Ohio. The 'Rocks dropped a tough 8-0 setback to the Maroon Knights to slip to 14-4 on the season.
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Barnesville falls short in OVAC 3A matchup with Wheeling Central Catholic
Barnesville's Jack Anderson (1) connects with a pitch during the 3A OVAC championship game with Wheeling Central on Friday, May 1, 2026 at Bill Mazeroski Field in Cadiz, Ohio. The 'Rocks dropped a tough 8-0 setback to the Maroon Knights to slip to 14-4 on the season.
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Barnesville falls short in OVAC 3A matchup with Wheeling Central Catholic
Barnesville's Jack Anderson (1) waits on a pitch during the 3A OVAC championship game with Wheeling Central on Friday, May 1, 2026 at Bill Mazeroski Field in Cadiz, Ohio.
Area student-athletes throughout Guernsey, Muskingum and Noble counties tuned up for the rapidly approaching OHSAA postseason on area baseball and softball diamonds, along with strong efforts on the track.
We've narrowed down the list and selected our nominees for our Daily Jeffersonian Spring Athlete of the Week for action from April 27 to May 2 during a busy week of high school spring sports season.
Help us celebrate these hard-working local student-athletes by taking time to cast your vote for your choice for the Daily Jeffersonian Spring Sports Athlete of the Week for the week of April 27-May 2.
High school sports fans can vote in this week's poll to pick their top performance. The poll runs until 5 p.m. Friday, May 8.
More: Wheeling Central blanks Top-seeded Barnesville for OVAC 3A crown
More: Caldwell softball claims fifth OVAC 2A championship in six years
Winners will be announced on The Daily Jeffersonian website.
Nominations for Athlete of the Week can be sent to KSutton1@gannett.com by noon Sunday. Please include the athlete's name, school and sport and a little about their accomplishment that week.
Daily Jeffersonian Spring Athletes of the Week
March 30-April 4: Dylan Blon, Barnesville baseball.
April 6-April 11: Paisley Williams, Cambridge girls track.
April 13-April 18: Ella Betts, Barnesville softball.
April 20-April 25: Jensen Parry, John Glenn baseball.
Here are this week's nominees:
KSutton1@gannett.com; X: @KSuttonDJSports; Instagram: kevinsutton_dailyjeffsports
This article originally appeared on The Daily Jeffersonian: Daily Jeffersonian Athlete of the Week for April 27-May 2.
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How can I vote for The Daily Jeffersonian Athlete of the Week?
You can vote for The Daily Jeffersonian Athlete of the Week through the designated voting platform provided by the publication.
Who are the nominees for Athlete of the Week from April 27 to May 2?
The nominees for Athlete of the Week include various athletes, with specific names and details typically listed in the voting announcement.
What is the deadline for voting for Athlete of the Week?
The voting for Athlete of the Week closes on May 2, 2026.
What sports are featured in The Daily Jeffersonian Athlete of the Week voting?
The Athlete of the Week voting features athletes from various sports, including baseball, as highlighted by recent performances.