Top Athletes Shine in Shawnee County’s Spring Games

Shawnee County schools are buzzing with new sports stories this spring. Students have been scoring goals, hitting home runs, and setting personal bests as the season kicks off.

Football

• Ava Huston (Seaman High) – Hat‑trick in a 7‑0 win over Topeka West. Her three goals helped the Vikings stay undefeated, with a record of 4‑1 so far.

Baseball

• Justice McBurney (Washburn Rural) – Dominated a doubleheader against Emporia. Five hits and seven RBIs across two games, keeping the Junior Blues on a perfect 6‑0 streak.
• Alexis Gonzalez (Topeka High) – Walk‑off single in the eighth inning for an 8‑7 win over Holton.

Track & Field

• Rayshon Pollard (Highland Park) – Speed and skill at the Lansing Invitational:
• 110‑m hurdles: 15.75 s (personal record)
• 300‑m hurdles: 42.09 s (personal record)

Softball

• Morgan Robinson (Shawnee Heights) – Scored twice in a 3‑0 win against Topeka High, securing the Thunderbirds’ first victory of the season on April 6.

These athletes are among those nominated for Envista Federal Credit Union’s Athlete of the Week award, covering April 6‑11. Votes close at noon on Friday.

Fans can send nominations and stats to the local sports reporter via email or social media.