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

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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:

Maleya Giddens, Assumption softball​

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Senior was 4 for 5 with a double, a triple, three runs scored and two RBIs in a 13-3 victory over South Oldham on April 22.

Kaylee Harris, Atherton softball​

Junior was 3 for 4 with three doubles and three RBIs in a 9-2 victory over Pleasure Ridge Park on April 20.

Shelby James, Ballard softball​

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Senior tossed a five-hitter and struck out five in a 6-0 victory over Mercy on April 23.

Kaden Nelson, Male softball​

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Junior was 3 for 3 with a home run, two RBIs and three runs scored in a 10-9 victory over Oldham County on April 21.

Ryleigh Watrous, Bullitt East softball​

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Sophomore allowed one hit and struck out nine over six innings in a 10-0 victory over Scott County on April 21.


Jason Frakes: 502-582-4046; [email protected]; Follow on X @kyhighs.

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