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. Ava Huston from Seaman High made headlines with a hat‑trick in a 7‑0 win over Topeka West. Her three goals helped the Vikings stay undefeated, with a record of four wins and one draw so far. Justice McBurney, a junior at Washburn Rural, dominated a doubleheader against Emporia. He collected five hits and drove in seven runs across two games, keeping the Junior Blues on a perfect 6‑0 streak. Rayshon Pollard of Highland Park showcased speed and skill at the Lansing Invitational, winning both the 110‑meter hurdles in 15. 75 seconds and the 300‑meter hurdles in 42. 09 seconds—both new personal records for him.Alexis Gonzalez stepped up for Topeka High baseball when the game was tied in the eighth inning. Her single off‑the‑field produced a walk‑off win, giving the Trojans an 8‑7 victory over Holton. Morgan Robinson of Shawnee Heights scored twice in a 3‑0 win against Topeka High, helping the Thunderbirds secure their 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.