Athletes of the Week

(photo by Mike Salsbury / The Chronicle)


The weeks keep going by, and the top performances keep piling up. Below are some of the top performances of last week in several different athletic events. All of the athletes had stellar days, but which performance should be rated as No. 1? Take a look and let me know at cbreakey@chronline.com.

Mariah Roco (pictured above), Centralia track and field — In the Twin Cities track and field meet Tuesday of last week, Roco pulled off a trifecta, winning the 200 meters (31.7), 100 high hurdles (19.1) and 300 low hurdles (55.4).

Jessika Jo Sandrini, Adna softball — Sandrini continued to impress Monday of last week in a 12-1 win, striking out 11 of the first 12 batters she faced and finishing with a total of 14 Ks in a one-hitter.

Ryan Knutz, Rochester baseball — Knutz had a big day Monday of last week, going 3 for 4 with a triple, four RBIs and four runs scored. He had a two-run single in the sixth and a two-run triple in the seventh of the Warriors’ 10-1 win over La Center.

Edgar Hinojosa, Centralia soccer — Hinojosa netted three goals in the span of 10 minutes Friday of last week in an 8-0 win over River Ridge, assisted by Nathan Murphy, Sam Parke-Fagerness and Josh Elsasser, respectively. Tiger coach Sue Parke said he has a rocket of a shot, and “when it’s on, it’s on.”