Delaney Bell, of John Glenn, fires a pitch against visiting Indian Valley during a high school softball game on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, in New Concord, Ohio. John Glenn won, 7-1, to improve to 2-0.Indian Valley's Lucianna DeMattio slides safely into second base as John Glenn's Morgan Harper lays down the tag during a high school softball game on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, in New Concord, Ohio. John Glenn won, 7-1, to improve to 2-0.Indian Valley's Natalie Musser lunges to make a stop at shortstop against John Glenn during a high school softball game on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, in New Concord, Ohio. John Glenn won, 7-1, to improve to 2-0.John Glenn's Addison Babcock runs the bases against Indian Valley during a high school softball game on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, in New Concord, Ohio. John Glenn won, 7-1, to improve to 2-0.John Glenn's Delaney Bell fires a pitch against Indian Valley during a high school softball game on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, in New Concord, Ohio. John Glenn won, 7-1, to improve to 2-0.John Glenn's Ava Miller makes a diving play on a ground ball at third base during a high school softball game against visiting Indian Valley on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, in New Concord, Ohio. John Glenn won, 7-1, to improve to 2-0.John Glenn third baseman Ava Miller throws out to first base after making a diving stab against visiting Indian Valley during a high school softball game on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, in New Concord, Ohio. John Glenn won, 7-1, to improve to 2-0.Indian Valley pitcher Lucianna DeMattio throws out a John Glenn runner at first base during a high school softball game on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, in New Concord, Ohio. John Glenn won, 7-1, to improve to 2-0.Indian Valley second baseman Addison Cross fields a ball at second base during a high school softball game against host John Glenn on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, in New Concord, Ohio. John Glenn won, 7-1, to improve to 2-0.Indian Valley second baseman Addison Cross throws out a runner at first base against host John Glenn during a high school softball game on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, in New Concord, Ohio. John Glenn won, 7-1, to improve to 2-0.John Glenn's Kinley Porter catches a fly ball in left field against visiting Indian Valley during a high school softball game on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, in New Concord, Ohio. John Glenn won, 7-1, to improve to 2-0.Indian Valley shortstop Natalie Musser throws to first base against host John Glenn during a high school softball game on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, in New Concord, Ohio. John Glenn won, 7-1, to improve to 2-0.Indian Valley third baseman Jaylyn Gardner throws to first base against host John Glenn during a high school softball game on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, in New Concord, Ohio. John Glenn won, 7-1, to improve to 2-0.Indian Valley's Lucianna DeMattio hurls a pitch against host John Glenn during a high school softball game on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, in New Concord, Ohio. John Glenn won, 7-1, to improve to 2-0.Indian Valley's Lucianna DeMattio hurls a pitch against host John Glenn during a high school softball game on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, in New Concord, Ohio. John Glenn won, 7-1, to improve to 2-0.Indian Valley shortstop Natalie Musser fires a throw toward home during a high school softball game against host John Glenn on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, in New Concord, Ohio. John Glenn won, 7-1, to improve to 2-0.Indian Valley's Lucianna DeMattio hurls a pitch against host John Glenn during a high school softball game on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, in New Concord, Ohio. John Glenn won, 7-1, to improve to 2-0.Indian Valley second baseman Addison Cross lunges to field a line drive against John Glenn during a high school softball game on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, in New Concord, Ohio. John Glenn won, 7-1, to improve to 2-0.Indian Valley first baseman Cambrye Pall tags out a John Glenn runner during a high school softball game on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, in New Concord, Ohio. John Glenn won, 7-1, to improve to 2-0.John Glenn's Addi Babcock, right, is congratulated by a teammate after scoring a run during a high school softball game on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, in New Concord, Ohio. John Glenn won, 7-1, to improve to 2-0.John Glenn's Libby Brown catches a fly ball in center field against Indian Valley during a high school softball game on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, in New Concord, Ohio. John Glenn won, 7-1, to improve to 2-0.John Glenn's Delaney bell fires a pitch against visiting Indian Valley during a high school softball game on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, in New Concord, Ohio. John Glenn won, 7-1, to improve to 2-0.John Glenn's Estelle Matheney runs toward home during the sixth inning against Indian Valley during a high school softball game on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, in New Concord, Ohio. John Glenn won, 7-1, to improve to 2-0.1 / 23Top photos from John Glenn softball's win vs. Indian ValleyDelaney Bell, of John Glenn, fires a pitch against visiting Indian Valley during a high school softball game on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, in New Concord, Ohio. John Glenn won, 7-1, to improve to 2-0.1 / 23Top photos from John Glenn softball's win vs. Indian ValleyDelaney Bell, of John Glenn, fires a pitch against visiting Indian Valley during a high school softball game on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, in New Concord, Ohio. John Glenn won, 7-1, to improve to 2-0.2 / 23Top photos from John Glenn softball's win vs. Indian ValleyIndian Valley's Lucianna DeMattio slides safely into second base as John Glenn's Morgan Harper lays down the tag during a high school softball game on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, in New Concord, Ohio. John Glenn won, 7-1, to improve to 2-0.3 / 23Top photos from John Glenn softball's win vs. Indian ValleyIndian Valley's Natalie Musser lunges to make a stop at shortstop against John Glenn during a high school softball game on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, in New Concord, Ohio. John Glenn won, 7-1, to improve to 2-0.4 / 23Top photos from John Glenn softball's win vs. Indian ValleyJohn Glenn's Addison Babcock runs the bases against Indian Valley during a high school softball game on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, in New Concord, Ohio. John Glenn won, 7-1, to improve to 2-0.5 / 23Top photos from John Glenn softball's win vs. Indian ValleyJohn Glenn's Delaney Bell fires a pitch against Indian Valley during a high school softball game on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, in New Concord, Ohio. John Glenn won, 7-1, to improve to 2-0.6 / 23Top photos from John Glenn softball's win vs. Indian ValleyJohn Glenn's Ava Miller makes a diving play on a ground ball at third base during a high school softball game against visiting Indian Valley on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, in New Concord, Ohio. John Glenn won, 7-1, to improve to 2-0.7 / 23Top photos from John Glenn softball's win vs. Indian ValleyJohn Glenn third baseman Ava Miller throws out to first base after making a diving stab against visiting Indian Valley during a high school softball game on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, in New Concord, Ohio. John Glenn won, 7-1, to improve to 2-0.8 / 23Top photos from John Glenn softball's win vs. Indian ValleyIndian Valley pitcher Lucianna DeMattio throws out a John Glenn runner at first base during a high school softball game on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, in New Concord, Ohio. John Glenn won, 7-1, to improve to 2-0.9 / 23Top photos from John Glenn softball's win vs. Indian ValleyIndian Valley second baseman Addison Cross fields a ball at second base during a high school softball game against host John Glenn on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, in New Concord, Ohio. John Glenn won, 7-1, to improve to 2-0.10 / 23Top photos from John Glenn softball's win vs. Indian ValleyIndian Valley second baseman Addison Cross throws out a runner at first base against host John Glenn during a high school softball game on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, in New Concord, Ohio. John Glenn won, 7-1, to improve to 2-0.11 / 23Top photos from John Glenn softball's win vs. Indian ValleyJohn Glenn's Kinley Porter catches a fly ball in left field against visiting Indian Valley during a high school softball game on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, in New Concord, Ohio. John Glenn won, 7-1, to improve to 2-0.12 / 23Top photos from John Glenn softball's win vs. Indian ValleyIndian Valley shortstop Natalie Musser throws to first base against host John Glenn during a high school softball game on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, in New Concord, Ohio. John Glenn won, 7-1, to improve to 2-0.13 / 23Top photos from John Glenn softball's win vs. Indian ValleyIndian Valley third baseman Jaylyn Gardner throws to first base against host John Glenn during a high school softball game on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, in New Concord, Ohio. John Glenn won, 7-1, to improve to 2-0.14 / 23Top photos from John Glenn softball's win vs. Indian ValleyIndian Valley's Lucianna DeMattio hurls a pitch against host John Glenn during a high school softball game on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, in New Concord, Ohio. John Glenn won, 7-1, to improve to 2-0.15 / 23Top photos from John Glenn softball's win vs. Indian ValleyIndian Valley's Lucianna DeMattio hurls a pitch against host John Glenn during a high school softball game on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, in New Concord, Ohio. John Glenn won, 7-1, to improve to 2-0.16 / 23Top photos from John Glenn softball's win vs. Indian ValleyIndian Valley shortstop Natalie Musser fires a throw toward home during a high school softball game against host John Glenn on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, in New Concord, Ohio. John Glenn won, 7-1, to improve to 2-0.17 / 23Top photos from John Glenn softball's win vs. Indian ValleyIndian Valley's Lucianna DeMattio hurls a pitch against host John Glenn during a high school softball game on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, in New Concord, Ohio. John Glenn won, 7-1, to improve to 2-0.18 / 23Top photos from John Glenn softball's win vs. Indian ValleyIndian Valley second baseman Addison Cross lunges to field a line drive against John Glenn during a high school softball game on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, in New Concord, Ohio. John Glenn won, 7-1, to improve to 2-0.19 / 23Top photos from John Glenn softball's win vs. Indian ValleyIndian Valley first baseman Cambrye Pall tags out a John Glenn runner during a high school softball game on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, in New Concord, Ohio. John Glenn won, 7-1, to improve to 2-0.20 / 23Top photos from John Glenn softball's win vs. Indian ValleyJohn Glenn's Addi Babcock, right, is congratulated by a teammate after scoring a run during a high school softball game on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, in New Concord, Ohio. John Glenn won, 7-1, to improve to 2-0.21 / 23Top photos from John Glenn softball's win vs. Indian ValleyJohn Glenn's Libby Brown catches a fly ball in center field against Indian Valley during a high school softball game on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, in New Concord, Ohio. John Glenn won, 7-1, to improve to 2-0.22 / 23Top photos from John Glenn softball's win vs. Indian ValleyJohn Glenn's Delaney bell fires a pitch against visiting Indian Valley during a high school softball game on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, in New Concord, Ohio. John Glenn won, 7-1, to improve to 2-0.23 / 23Top photos from John Glenn softball's win vs. Indian ValleyJohn Glenn's Estelle Matheney runs toward home during the sixth inning against Indian Valley during a high school softball game on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, in New Concord, Ohio. John Glenn won, 7-1, to improve to 2-0.Early spring is slowly evolving into a hint of summer warmth, bringing with it some explosive offensive production on local softball diamonds. Track teams are getting things in gear as well.
That means it's time for another edition of the Times Recorder Girls Athlete of the Week.
Kendall Snider, John Glenn softball ... CG 2H 16K vs. West M; CG 4H 12 Ks, HR vs. Morgan
Addison Lahmers, Ridgewood softball ... CG 17 Ks vs. Sandy Valley; CG 1H 10 Ks vs. Coshocton
Calie Smith, West M softball ... 4D, 6 RBIs in wins vs. Crooksville
Evee Matthews, Maysville softball ... 5 RBIs vs. New Lex; D, S vs. West M
Megan Ranck, Sheridan softball ... CG 12 Ks vs. Crooksville; CG 1h 11K, HD, D, S 3 RBIs vs. Philo
Erin Hogue, Tri-Valley track ... 1st in 800 and 1600 at Dover Relays
Jaelyn McQueen, Ridgewood track ... 1st in long jump, 100 at Dover Relays
Ava Davis, Morgan track ... 1st in 400, 3rd in 200 at Warren Inv.
Kortnee Mickle, River View track ... 1st place in 300H, 3rd in 100H at Ceramic invite
Emma Tamasovich, Maysville track ... 1st in long jump and triple jump; 2nd in 100 and high jump at Ceramic invite
This article originally appeared on Zanesville Times Recorder: Vote for Times Recorder Girls Athlete of the Week for April 13-19