Poll: Vote for the Journal's May 1-7 Athletes of the Week

Stephen Haynes, Poughkeepsie Journal

May 9, 2023 at 7:01 AM·4 min read

We've got another stacked list of nominees after a week filled with impressive performances. There were athletes who shined in lacrosse, golf, baseball, track and field, softball and tennis.

Last week's winners were Spackenkill tennis player Jeet Shahani and John Jay-East Fishkill softball player Nicole Barosa. Shahani received 5,734 votes, topping the small-schools poll, and Barosa got 5,136 votes to win the large-schools.

Voting will be open until 6 p.m. Thursday. This week's nominees:

Large-school nominees

Ketcham's Connor Hitt won the 1600-meter run at the Northern County indoor track and field championships at the Armory Jan. 27, 2023.

Connor Hitt, Ketcham track & field

He won the 800 meters (2:01.68) and the 3,200 meters (9:32.56) at the Section 1 League 1C championships last week.

Arlington's Catherine Kelly makes a catch in center field during an April 17, 2023 softball game against John Jay-East Fishkill.

Catherine Kelly, Arlington softball

The senior was 4 for 4 with a double and three RBI, leading a seventh-inning comeback in the Admirals' eventual 6-5 win over Roy C. Ketcham last Saturday.

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Chris Reese, John Jay baseball

The junior allowed four hits and struck out five in six scoreless innings of his first career start, helping the Patriots pull out a 1-0 win over Carmel.

Ketcham's Owen Paino (6) connects with a pitch during in the Class AA regional final baseball game against Pine Bush at Dutchess Stadium in Wappingers Falls, on Saturday, June 4, 2022.

Owen Paino, Ketcham baseball

He hit a three-run homer in Ketcham's 7-4 win over Arlington last Monday, and he struck out seven in a complete game in 7-1 win against the Admirals.

Arlington's Riley Pettigrew crosses the finishline in the 200-meter dash during Day 2 of the Loucks Games track and field meet at White Plains High School on Friday, May 13, 2022.

Riley Pettigrew, Arlington track & field

She won the girls 100 meters (12.72 seconds) and the 200 (25.47) at the Section 1 League 1C championships, leading the Arlington girls team to a league title last week.

Franklin D. Roosevelt's Cali DeLawder at bat during Monday's game versus Burke Catholic on April 18, 2022.

Cali DeLawder, Roosevelt softball

She went 3 for 4 with a double, a triple, four RBI and two runs for the Presidents in a win over New Paltz.

Arlington golfer Caelyn Deserre readies for a putt at James Baird Golf Course during a May 1, 2023 match.

Caelyn Deserre, Arlington girls golf

The eighth-grader shot a 2-over 38 at James Baird Golf Course, earning medalist honors, in a match against Carmel.

Abigail Kowalczyk from Roy C. Ketcham competes in the girls 3000 meter run during the New York State Indoor Track and Field Championships, at the Ocean Breeze Athletic Complex on Staten Island, March 4, 2023.

Abby Kowalczyk, Ketcham track & field

She won the girls 800 meters (2:25.59) and the 1,500 (4:47.72) last Saturday at Franklin D. Roosevelt High School's Race at the Oval Office.

Roosevelt goalkeeper Jadyn Jones poses with an artistic poster commemorating her 500th career save. The senior reached the milestone during a May 1, 2023 girls lacrosse game.

Jadyn Jones, Roosevelt girls lacrosse

The senior made 14 saves, including the 500th of her career, last Monday against Monroe-Woodbury.

Small-school nominees

Lourdes' Drew Cornax (18) works the ball during their 16-15 win over Goshen in boys lacrosse action Our Lady of Lourdes High School in Poughkeepsie on Friday, May 5, 2023.

Drew Cornax, Lourdes boys lacrosse

He had six goals, including the tying score with 58 seconds left, leading the Warriors in a dramatic 16-15 comeback over Goshen last Friday. The junior also eclipsed 100 career goals. Earlier in the week, he scored seven goals in Lourdes' 18-13 win over Cornwall.

Jose Iraola-Ceely had two first places and one second place today at the Tri-Valley Invitational. He also earned male field MVP honors from his outstanding performance! Congratulations!! Well Deserved! @marlborosd @GoMHSDukes @Varsity845 @PJSports @SportsZummo @PeteCarofano pic.twitter.com/G1Pzd8gEpF
— Marlboro_Dukes Track & Field (@DukesTrack) May 6, 2023

Jose Iraola-Ceely, Marlboro track & field

He won the boys shot put (45 feet, 6 inches) and the hammer throw (159 feet, 3 inches), earning field MVP honors at the Tri-Valley Invitational.

Pawling's Hailey Smith at bat during a May 12, 2022 softball game against Arlington B.

Hailey Smith, Pawling softball

She went 3 for 4 with a walk, a homer, a triple, five RBI and four runs scored, leading the Tigers in a win over North Salem last Friday.

Taryn Satkowski, Lourdes girls lacrosse

The freshman totaled 14 goals, seven assists, 10 groundballs and six caused turnovers for the Warriors last week.

Pawling's Sadie Manger (28) in action against Arlington during girls lacrosse action at Arlington High School in LaGrangeville on Saturday, May 6, 2023.

Sadie Manger, Pawling girls lacrosse

The seventh-grader scored a career-high seven goals and had four assists, leading the Tigers in a 15-8 win over Arlington last Saturday. She also had six goals and two assists in their 12-11 win over Nanuet last Wednesday.

Ned Van Loan, Lourdes boys tennis

He defeated Highland standout Liam Van Valkenburgh, 6-0, 6-1, at first singles, leading the Warriors in a 4-1 victory last Thursday.

Red Hook's Brady Kelly looks to scoop a groundball during a May 3, 2023 boys lacrosse game against New Paltz.

Brady Kelly, Red Hook boys lacrosse

The freshman combined for 10 goals and six assists in the Raiders' wins over New Paltz and Wallkill last week.

Haldane's Evan Giachinta readies to take a shot against Wappingers during a June 2, 2021 boys lacrosse game.

Evan Giachinta, Haldane boys lacrosse

The senior had two goals and three assists and notched multiple milestones in the Blue Devils' win over Pawling last Tuesday. He scored his 100th career goal, tallied his 100th assist, and eclipsed 200 points.

This article originally appeared on Poughkeepsie Journal: Vote for the Journal's May 1-7 Athletes of the Week

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