Newton Kansan Athlete of the Week nominees

The following are this week’s Newton Kansan Athlete of the Week nominees:

Boys

Joseph Sifuentez Jr., junior, Newton High School, football. Had 12 tackles with a sack and three passes defended in a 35-0 loss to Maize.

Jerick Humphreys, senior, Hesston High School, football. Hit 16 of 23 passes for 128 yards and a touchdown and rushed for a touchdown in a 35-14 win over Chapman.

Isaac Jones, senior, Burrton High School, cross country. Placed eight in the Class 1A regional meet in 18:34.05 to qualify for state.

Girls

Naomi Koontz, senior, Newton High School, golf. Won the Class 5A individual title at three-under par 139. Became the first NHS golfer to win an individual state title.

Kylie Warden, senior, Hesston High School, volleyball. Posted 43 kills, five aces, three blocks, 34 digs and two assists in five matches as the Swathers finished 5-0 and won both the regional and sub-state titles.

Rosie Gaeddert, sophomore, Goessel High School, cross country. Placed eighth at the Class 1A regionals with a personal best 22:38.24 to qualify for state both as an individual and a team.

Readers may vote at https://contests.cherryroad.com/event/adb6ce06b63996ce.

(Link is also available at www.thekansan.com).

Voting deadline is midnight Sunday.

Area coaches may submit suggestions for nominees at [email protected] (please include a photo and stats).