Poll: Vote now for the Poughkeepsie Journal Athlete of the Week (4/18-4/24)

Stephen Haynes, Poughkeepsie Journal
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Several stars shined last week, particularly on the softball and baseball diamonds, with dominant pitching and some explosive offensive showings. There also were impressive performances in tennis, lacrosse and track and field, filling the poll with worthy nominees.

Last week's Athlete of the Week winner was Arlington girls lacrosse player Simone Gillette, who received 8,032 votes.

Voting will be open until 3 p.m. Tuesday. This week's nominees:

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

Cali DeLawder, Roosevelt softball

The shortstop hit four homers last week, including two in a rout of Saugerties and another in a 12-7 win over Pine Bush in the final of the FDR Tournament. DeLawder also went 3 for 4 with seven RBI in the Presidents' win over Burke Catholic last Monday.

Power surge: DeLawder, Feerick's homers lead Roosevelt and spark dinger debate

'X' marks the spot: Zehr's dominance in faceoff circle leads Highland over Red Hook

Rivals split: Lynch stars as Ketcham tops Arlington baseball to split season series

Making history: Diedrich helps Wappingers girls lacrosse earn first win over Lakeland

Arlington's Aidan Ward moves the ball up field against Ossining during an April 8, 2022 boys lacrosse game.
Arlington's Aidan Ward moves the ball up field against Ossining during an April 8, 2022 boys lacrosse game.

Aidan Ward, Arlington lacrosse

He had two winning goals, lifting the Admirals to nail-biting victories in consecutive games last week. Ward scored with three seconds left in a 9-8 win over Byram Hills last Tuesday, and scored in overtime to beat Carmel, 8-7, on Thursday.

Andrew Speranza, Spackenkill baseball

The junior struck out all 15 batters in a five-inning perfect game to lead the Spartans in a blowout of Onteora last Wednesday. He also went 3 for 4 with three RBI in a win over Haldane.

Ketcham's Connor Lynch (4) slides safe into home as he steals home in front of Arlington catcher Joe Ruppert during baseball action at Arlington High School in LaGrangeville April 22, 2022. Ketcham won the game 9-4.
Ketcham's Connor Lynch (4) slides safe into home as he steals home in front of Arlington catcher Joe Ruppert during baseball action at Arlington High School in LaGrangeville April 22, 2022. Ketcham won the game 9-4.

Connor Lynch, Ketcham baseball

He went 3 for 3 with a walk, a double, an RBI, two runs and two stolen bases, including a steal of home to lead Ketcham in a 9-4 win over Arlington last Friday. The catcher also threw out a runner at second base.

Hayden Tarsia, John Jay baseball

The junior struck out seven and walked two in a five-inning no-hitter last Wednesday, leading the Patriots in a 10-0 win over Mahopac.

Highland's Logan Zehr looks to make a pass while being covered by Red Hook's Gabe Gravino during an April 21, 2022 boys lacrosse game.
Highland's Logan Zehr looks to make a pass while being covered by Red Hook's Gabe Gravino during an April 21, 2022 boys lacrosse game.

Logan Zehr, Highland lacrosse

The midfielder won 22 of 25 faceoffs and posted two goals and two assists, leading the Huskies in a 15-7 win over rival Red Hook last Thursday.

Wappingers' Nicolette Diedrich, photographed during a 2021 game, scored five goals to lead the girls lacrosse team in an upset of Lakeland on April 22, 2022.
Wappingers' Nicolette Diedrich, photographed during a 2021 game, scored five goals to lead the girls lacrosse team in an upset of Lakeland on April 22, 2022.

Nicolette Diedrich, Wappingers lacrosse

She scored five goals and had an assist to lead the Warriors in a 15-12 upset of Lakeland/Panas last Friday, the program's first victory over the longtime Westchester power.

Pine Plains' Lindsay Farinaccio pitching during the Section 9 class C softball final versus SS Seward on June 11, 2021.
Pine Plains' Lindsay Farinaccio pitching during the Section 9 class C softball final versus SS Seward on June 11, 2021.

Lindsay Farinaccio, Pine Plains softball

The junior pitched a no-hitter with 11 strikeouts and no walks for the Bombers in a 14-0 win over Millbrook. A fielding error denied her the perfect game. She also went 4 for 5 with four RBI in a win over Spackenkill.

Tyler Wang, Arlington tennis

He edged Ketcham's Chris Chippair, 7-5, 3-6, 14-12, in a marathon first singles match to lead the Admirals in a 4-3 win last Thursday.

Ava DelSalto of Marlboro softball team. MARLBORO ATHLETICS
Ava DelSalto of Marlboro softball team. MARLBORO ATHLETICS

Ava DelSalto, Marlboro softball

She struck out 10 and walked none in a five-inning no-hitter against Red Hook last Monday. Only a fielding error denied the senior a perfect game. The senior also went 4 for 4 with two homers and seven RBI.

Arlington softball's pitcher, Morgan Pepe pitches during Wednesday's game versus Monroe-Woodbury on April 28, 2021.
Arlington softball's pitcher, Morgan Pepe pitches during Wednesday's game versus Monroe-Woodbury on April 28, 2021.

Morgan Pepe, Arlington softball

The senior pitched a one-hitter with nine strikeouts in a shutout of Fox Lane last Wednesday.

Dan Maher, Marlboro track & field

He took first place and set personal-best times in the 100 meters (12.1 seconds), 400 (56.9) and long jump (17-10¾) to lead the Iron Dukes in a 95-46 win over Ellenville.

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