The Eugene-area high school sports scene had more than a few standout performances recently.
This week’s Register-Guard boys Athlete of the Week nominees are:
- Osvaldo “Ozzy” Canchola, Sheldon soccer
- Maveryck Akers, Willamette football
- Carter Bengtson, Cottage Grove cross-country
- Jeremiah Damm, Willamette soccer
- Bay Olson, South Eugene soccer
Information about each nominee is listed below. Vote for the athlete you think is most deserving at RegisterGuard.com/sports. The poll closes at 11 a.m. Thursday.
Osvaldo “Ozzy” Canchola, Sheldon soccer
The junior goalkeeper earned the shutout Thursday in a 2-0 win over Mountain View.
Maveryck Akers, Willamette football
The junior rushed for 217 yards on 28 carries and three touchdowns Friday in the Wolverines’ 31-27 win over Corvallis.
Carter Bengtson, Cottage Grove cross-country
The senior clocked a new personal-record 5,000-meter time of 15 minutes, 32 seconds Wednesday to win the Country Fair Classic.