Big RBI tallies, no-hitters headline Jackson area girls athlete of the week poll

The regular season is just about over in the Jackson area.

Games are still going on early this week, partially because of the weather causing cancellations.

The TSSAA playoffs begin this week with district tournaments.

For now, though, it’s time to vote for the Jackson area athlete of the week!

Congratulations to Crockett County softball’s Lynden Cole on winning last week’s poll. Cole totaled 605 of 1,504 votes (40.2%).

Fans are able to vote once per hour. The poll closes at 7 p.m. Thursday.

Here are the nominees for this week’s Jackson area girls athlete of the week.

Hayley Brewer, Adamsville softball: Brewer earned a win over Bolivar on Monday with three RBIs and striking out 11 batters.

Addyson Smith, Bolivar softball: Smith drove in five runs on four hits, including two triples, in the Tigers’ 18-16 win over Middleton on Wednesday.

Madison Holder, Bruceton softball: Holder had a four-RBI game in a 12-5 win over McEwen on Tuesday and earned the win in the circle for the Tigers.

Addison Milam, Clarksburg softball: Milam, the Rockets’ leadoff hitter, totaled four RBIs, six extra-base hits and five runs in a 3-1 week for the Rockets. She hit a solo inside-the-park home run against Middleton on Tuesday in a 7-6 win.

Eva Stafford, Dresden softball: Stafford threw two no-hitters for the Lions and racked up 21 strikeouts in the two victories.

Emily Porter, Gibson County softball: Porter totaled seven RBIs in four wins for the Pioneers, including a four-RBI game in Tuesday’s win over Ripley.

Natalie Kreuziger, Huntingdon softball: Kreuziger totaled 30 strikeouts in three starts for the Fillies, including a 14-strikeout performance against Stewart County on Tuesday.

Carley Holt, Jackson Christian softball: Holt hit two home runs, a double, a triple and totaled eight RBIs in a doubleheader sweep against North Side on Monday.

Kinley Melton, Lexington softball: Melton drove in four runs in a 9-2 win over Crockett County on Thursday and made a dramatic tag at the plate to seal a win on Tuesday over Hardin County.

Carlee Shelton, McNairy Central softball: Shelton had a week to remember with a no-hitter on Thursday against North Side. The freshman added seven RBIs and three home runs.

Brianna Smith, Middleton softball: Smith drove in five runs in a high-scoring loss to Bolivar.

Mia Pearson, Milan softball: Pearson drove in four runs on three hits, including a triple, in the Bulldogs' 13-7 win over Ripley on Monday.

Hayley Barnett, Peabody softball: Barnett had five RBIs in a doubleheader sweep of North Side on Wednesday, including four RBIs in the nightcap, a 24-1 win.

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Katie Harper, Scotts Hill softball: Harper totaled 15 strikeouts in wins over Riverside and Lexington last week.

Mycah Mays, South Side softball: Mays hit a two-run home run to lift the Hawks to a 5-1 win over Milan on Tuesday.

Taylar Shands, USJ softball: Shands totaled three home runs in three wins, including two against Jackson Christian on Tuesday, and collected 10 RBIs in the wins.

McCall Sims, Westview softball: Sims totaled 29 strikeouts in three starts last week. She also hit a grand slam Thursday against Milan and totaled eight RBIs for the week.

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