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Salem Athletes Shine: Vote for Top Performers!
26 Apr
Summary
- Vote for the Statesman Journal's Athlete of the Week, sponsored by Maps Credit Union.
- Nominees include top performers in baseball and track and field.
- The poll to determine the winner closes Thursday at 9 a.m.

Salem-area boys athletes are delivering standout performances across baseball and track and field this OSAA spring sports season. The Statesman Journal, in partnership with Maps Credit Union, is calling on the community to vote for their Athlete of the Week.
Several talented athletes have been nominated based on their recent achievements. Vinny Arnold of North Marion track and field achieved a javelin throw of 180 feet, 3 inches, ranking second in Class 4A. Ty Cirino from Central track and field posted the second-best 5A time in the 1,500-meter race.
In baseball, South Salem's Blake Kansky pitched a complete game with six strikeouts. Woodburn's Mason Pickett contributed two hits and three RBIs, while Sprague's Cameron VanKempen recorded two hits, two runs, and two RBIs in recent games.
Community members can cast their votes at statesmanjournal.com/sports until 9 a.m. on Thursday. The poll will then close, and the winner will be announced.