Vote for Louisville-area high school girls athlete of the week before polls close Thursday

Brooks Warren, Louisville Courier Journal

Postseason quickly is approaching for girls basketball teams, and the nominees for The Courier Journal athlete of the week turned in stellar performances during the last week of January.

Voting is underway! Be sure to cast your vote at the bottom of this page. The poll closes at 6 p.m. Thursday, and the winner will be announced Friday.

CJ Athlete of the Week sponsored by Dauenhauer Plumbing
CJ Athlete of the Week sponsored by Dauenhauer Plumbing

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Kylie Downey, North Bullitt, basketball

North Bullitt's Kylie Downey (20) shoots a layup against Shawnee's Tamiah Wadlington (21) during the opening round of the Girls LIT at the North Bullitt High School in Shepherdsville, Ky. on Jan. 23, 2023.
North Bullitt's Kylie Downey (20) shoots a layup against Shawnee's Tamiah Wadlington (21) during the opening round of the Girls LIT at the North Bullitt High School in Shepherdsville, Ky. on Jan. 23, 2023.

Sophomore guard Kylie Downey had 27 points and seven rebounds in North Bullitt's 66-50 win over Ballard.

Piper Scott, Portland Christian, basketball

Junior guard Piper Scott helped lead the Eagles to two victories. She scored 26 points against Francis Parker in a 69-35 win and 18 points against North Hardin Classical in a 55-19 win.

Taryn Morris, Assumption, basketball

Assumption's Taryn Morris drives up the court against CAL Tuesday night of the 2024 Girls LIT. The Rockets beat the Centurions. Jan. 23, 2024
Assumption's Taryn Morris drives up the court against CAL Tuesday night of the 2024 Girls LIT. The Rockets beat the Centurions. Jan. 23, 2024

Senior Taryn Morris had 20 points and nine rebounds, leading Assumption to a 62-54 win over Central.

Allison Spieker, Whitefield Academy, basketball

Whitefield Academy's Allison Spieker (20) walked towards the bench with intensity after scoring as the Whitefield Academy Lady Wildcats hosts the Christian Academy Lady Centurions on Thursday night. Whitefield went on to defeat CAL, 70-55. Dec. 14, 2023
Whitefield Academy's Allison Spieker (20) walked towards the bench with intensity after scoring as the Whitefield Academy Lady Wildcats hosts the Christian Academy Lady Centurions on Thursday night. Whitefield went on to defeat CAL, 70-55. Dec. 14, 2023

Senior guard Allison Spieker led the Wildcats to two victories. Spieker tallied 18 points in Whitefield Academy's win over Jeffersontown. She had 21 points and seven rebounds in a 62-28 win over Shawnee.

Anna Rodgers, Bullitt East, basketball

Bullitt East's Anna Rodgers (11) looks to pass against Southwestern's Payton Acey (55) during the Girls LIT at the Valley High School gym in Louisville, Ky. on Jan. 25, 2023.
Bullitt East's Anna Rodgers (11) looks to pass against Southwestern's Payton Acey (55) during the Girls LIT at the Valley High School gym in Louisville, Ky. on Jan. 25, 2023.

Senior Anna Rodgers posted 20 points and eight rebounds in a 58-49 loss to Meade County. She totaled 18 points and seven rebounds in a win against Jeffersontown.

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