Meet Louisville-area high school girls athlete of the week nominees

The nominees for this week's Courier Journal girls athlete of the week delivered on Louisville-area softball fields.

Voting is underway for The Courier Journal's girls athlete of the week. The poll closes at 6 p.m. Thursday, and the winner will be announced Friday.

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Here are the nominees:

Kaylee Cox, Shelby County softball

Sophomore was 3 for 5 with a double, a triple, three runs scored and three RBIs in a 19-7 victory over Model on April 6.

Addie Henley, Mercy softball

Freshman allowed one run and seven hits and struck out 11 over eight innings in a 2-1 victory over Highlands on April 8 in Fort Walton Beach, Florida.

Ava Lou Mattingly, Assumption softball

Assumption's Ava Lou Mattingly (30) pitches during their game against North Laurel on Friday, June 14, 2024 in Lexington, Ky. at John Cropp Stadium for the state softball semifinals.

Senior tossed a two-hitter and struck out seven over seven innings in a 1-0 victory over Highlands on April 6 in Fort Walton Beach, Florida.

Allison Multerer, Manual softball

Manual's Allison Multerer (8) rounds third base headed for home during action of their game against Ballard, Sunday, May 25 2025 in Louisville Ky.

Sophomore tossed a two-hitter and struck out nine over seven innings in an 8-0 victory over Conner on April 11.

Grace Turner, South Oldham softball

Junior was 3 for 3 with a home run and two RBIs in a 9-2 victory over Raceland on April 8 in Fort Walton Beach, Florida.

Jason Frakes: 502-582-4046; jfrakes@courier-journal.com; Follow on X @kyhighs.

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