This past week delivered a number of impressive performances in softball and baseball.
Which of them was the best?
Here’s your chance to make your vote count and choose The Advocate Baton Rouge Area Athlete of the Week. The poll will wrap up at noon on Thursday, and the winner will be recognized on the The Advocate High School Sports Facebook page.
If you want to submit candidates for any of our future polls, please contact Jackson Reyes at jackson.reyes@theadvocate.com by 5 p.m. on Sunday each week.
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Payton Walls, Central: The Wildcats senior pitcher allowed just five hits, two walks and struck out three batters in a 2-1 win over Parkview Baptist. He threw 52 strikes on 82 pitches before exiting in the seventh inning.
Ava Landry, Parkview Baptist: The leadoff hitter helped the Eagles clinch the District 6-3A title with a 3-hit performance against University High in a 14-2 win.
Charli Neumann, St. John: The Eagles senior tallied four hits and four RBIs against Ascension Christian in a 15-1 win last week. She also had four RBIs and a home run in a 15-0 win over Springfield.
Shelby Chenevert, St. Joseph’s Academy: The Redstickers sophomore compiled 13 hits at 16 at bats across four games last week. She also scored 11 runs and totaled five RBIs.