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Ellie Wilcoxson, Chase Almager named J&C Athletes of the Week for April 22-27

ethan hanson, lafayette journal & courier
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LAFAYETTE — West Lafayette junior softball player Ellie Wilcoxson and Delphi senior infielder Chase Almager were voted the Journal & Courier Athletes of the Week for April 22-27.

Ascarelli received enormous support with 6,151 of 6,532 votes (92.7% of ballots) over Delphi senior track athlete Miah Sinks to win the female nomination. Almager earned 1,361 votes (59.1%) over Faith Christian golfer Sam Peter, who received 940 votes (40.9%).

Here's what Ascarelli and Almager accomplished for their efforts between April 22-27.

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Chase Almager runs to second base as he attempts to avoid the tag from Winchester Community's first baseman Jace Allen (24).
Chase Almager runs to second base as he attempts to avoid the tag from Winchester Community's first baseman Jace Allen (24).

Chase Almager

Sport: Baseball

School: Delphi

Class: Senior

Team contributions: Line drives and putting together competitive at-bats have been the norm for Almager, who is in the middle of a breakout year for the Oracles. Almager is batting .500 this season and went 3-for-8 and five RBIs combined in a 13-9 win over North Newton last Monday, 9-2 win over Eastern last Friday and a 15-14 loss to Rossville last Thursday. Almager was walked three times in last week's loss.

West Lafayette Red Devils Ellie Wilcoxson (2) goes to field a ground ball during the IHSAA softball game against the Tri-County Cavaliers, Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at West Lafayette High School in West Lafayette, Ind. West Lafayette won 15-7.
West Lafayette Red Devils Ellie Wilcoxson (2) goes to field a ground ball during the IHSAA softball game against the Tri-County Cavaliers, Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at West Lafayette High School in West Lafayette, Ind. West Lafayette won 15-7.

Ellie Wilcoxson

Sport: Softball

School: West Lafayette

Class: Junior

Team contributions: Wilcoxson's bat has come up big for West Lafayette in critical situations throughout the season. Last Monday was massive as she belted a base-clearing triple in the fourth inning against Lafayette Jeff. Wilcoxson's hit proved to be the factor in outlasting Lafayette Jeff 4-1 last Monday on the road. She followed her performance and went 1-for-3 with an RBI in a 14-3 win over Central Catholic. West Lafayette is 11-2 with Wilcoxson batting .290 with two triples and 11 RBIs this season.

This article originally appeared on Lafayette Journal & Courier: Ellie Wilcoxson, Chase Almager J&C Athletes of Week for April 22-27