The Messenger’s Athletes of the Week (March 7-13)

Published 11:32 am Friday, March 14, 2025

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Jackson Bowen

Pike Liberal Arts Schol 

Bowen had a huge week at the plate for Pike, boasting an eye-popping .846 batting average in three contests with 11 total hits, two doubles, three RBIs, six runs and a stolen base. 

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Riley Bannin 

Zion Chapel High School 

Bannin was stellar at the plate this week and in the circle for Zion Chapel. In seven games, she held a .400 batting average with six total hits, two walks, one double, five RBIs and one run. As a pitcher, she struck out four batters and boasted a 1.953 ERA with just four earned runs given up in 14 and 1/3 innings of work. She also tallied nine putouts with a .900 fielding percentage on defense.