By Staff
NILES - Buchanan's Jayme O'Bryant and Niles' Meghan Horn have been named the Niles Daily Star Athletes of the Week for April 24-29.
O'Bryant, a freshman on the Bucks varsity softball team, has made a big statement this season. On April 25, O'Bryant nailed a three-run home run to bring Buchanan within one run of a tie 4-3 while playing Brandywine. O'Bryant had a solo home run in the fifth inning to tie the game at 5 and added a RBI double in the sixth to give Buchanan a 7-5 lead. In the second game, O'Bryant had a double, two home runs and five RBIs, helping the Bucks claim a 7-6 win over the Bobcats.
Horn, a freshman on the Niles varsity soccer team, lead the Vikings to a 2-1 victory over Dowagiac on April 26.
Niles and Dowagiac battled in two overtimes before Niles' Horn finished a through ball sent by junior Mandie Pingle to win it for the Vikings.
Congratulations to this week's Athletes of the Week! More than one boy and girl can be nominated in one week and the same athlete may be nominated more than once in the same season. For questions about the award or to make a nomination, please contact the sports department at 687-7703 or send an e-mail to erika.pickles@leaderpub.com.