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Poll: Vote for the Journal's May 8-14 Athletes of the Week

stephen haynes, poughkeepsie journal
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There were several outstanding performances last week as the regular season wound down and, as such, we’ve got another packed list of nominees.

Last week’s winners were girls lacrosse standouts Jadyn Jones and Taryn Satkowski. Jones, a Roosevelt goalkeeper, had 11,227 votes to win the large-schools poll. Satkowski, a budding freshman star for Our Lady of Lourdes, received 8,576 votes to take the small-schools poll.

Ketcham's Paige Hotle takes a swing during a May 10, 2023 softball game against John Jay-East Fishkill.
Ketcham's Paige Hotle takes a swing during a May 10, 2023 softball game against John Jay-East Fishkill.

Voting will be open until 6 p.m. Thursday. This week’s nominees:

Large-school nominees

Paige Hotle, Ketcham softball

The catcher went 4 for 5 with three RBI and helped guide her pitcher through a complete game, despite dealing with an injured right hand, leading Ketcham in a 10-4 win over rival John Jay-East Fishkill last week.

Arlington's Alyssa Liguori pitches during Monday's game versus John Jay on April 17, 2023.
Arlington's Alyssa Liguori pitches during Monday's game versus John Jay on April 17, 2023.

Alyssa Liguori, Arlington softball

She pitched to a 1.33 ERA with 37 strikeouts over three complete games last week, helping the Admirals go 2-1. Arlington is expected to be among the top seeds in the Section 1 Class AA playoffs.

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Beacon's Mikey Fontaine dives to cross home plate safely on an inside-the-park home run during a May 12, 2023 baseball game against Chester.
Beacon's Mikey Fontaine dives to cross home plate safely on an inside-the-park home run during a May 12, 2023 baseball game against Chester.

Mikey Fontaine, Beacon baseball

He went 3 for 4 with three RBI, including a two-out, two-run inside-the-park homer that tied it in the seventh inning before the Bulldogs went on to win in the eighth. Fontaine also pitched three innings in relief to earn the win.

Andrew Farina, John Jay-East Fishkill baseball

He hit a three-run triple, helping the Patriots beat Fox Lane, 10-8, last week during their Strike Out Cancer fundraiser game. John Jay raised more than $10,000 for the Tom Coughlin Jay Fund, which helps the families of children battling pediatric cancer.

Caelyn Deserre from Arlington competes during the first round of the Section One girls golf tournament at The Links at Union Vale in Lagrangeville, May 18, 2023.
Caelyn Deserre from Arlington competes during the first round of the Section One girls golf tournament at The Links at Union Vale in Lagrangeville, May 18, 2023.

Caelyn Deserre, Arlington golf

The eighth-grader shot a 1-over 35 at Sedgewood Golf Club in Carmel to conclude the regular season. She advanced to compete in the Section 1 championship tournament, beginning Thursday.

Roosevelt's Jess Feerick poses with a sign commemorating the senior notching her 100th career RBI for the softball team.
Roosevelt's Jess Feerick poses with a sign commemorating the senior notching her 100th career RBI for the softball team.

Jess Feerick, Roosevelt softball

The senior went 4 for 6 with five RBI, including a grand slam, for the Presidents in a win over Saugerties. In the performance, the St. Thomas Aquinas commit surpassed 100 career RBI.

Kate Amaral, Roosevelt girls lacrosse

The senior had three goals, an assist, nine groundballs and seven draw controls, leading the Presidents in a 9-8 win over Red Hook. Despite Roosevelt playing man-down in the final 7:29, Amaral scored twice to secure the win.

Ketcham pitcher Owen Paino (6) delivers a pitch during the Class AA regional semifinal baseball game against Horseheads at Dutchess Stadium in Wappingers Falls, on Thursday, June 2, 2022.
Ketcham pitcher Owen Paino (6) delivers a pitch during the Class AA regional semifinal baseball game against Horseheads at Dutchess Stadium in Wappingers Falls, on Thursday, June 2, 2022.

Owen Paino, Ketcham baseball

He pitched six shutout innings with nine strikeouts and drove in a run as Ketcham topped John Jay-East Fishkill, 2-0, securing a league title and clinching the No. 1 seed entering the Section 1 Class AA playoffs.

Poughkeepsie baseball player Corey Martin poses with the Hudson Valley Baseball championship trophy on May 10, 2023.
Poughkeepsie baseball player Corey Martin poses with the Hudson Valley Baseball championship trophy on May 10, 2023.

Corey Martin, Poughkeepsie baseball

The junior pitched a two-hitter with a career-high 19 strikeouts for the Pioneers in an 8-1 win over East Ramapo, capturing the Hudson Valley Baseball championship for a second straight year.

Eric Santaella, Arlington baseball

He went 5 for 5 with three RBI and four runs for the Admirals in a 14-6 win over Mahopac last Wednesday.

Wappingers' Nicolette Diedrich closes in on goal as Carmel's Taylor Lotz covers her during Friday's game on May 6, 2022.
Wappingers' Nicolette Diedrich closes in on goal as Carmel's Taylor Lotz covers her during Friday's game on May 6, 2022.

Nicolette Diedrich, Wappingers girls lacrosse

The senior scored three goals, including the 200th of her career, during a win over Carmel last week. The Wingate University commit reached that milestone in 43 games.

Small-school nominees

Lourdes' Drew Cornax (18) takes a shot on goal during their 16-15 win over Goshen in boys lacrosse action at Our Lady of Lourdes High School in Poughkeepsie on Friday, May 5, 2023.
Lourdes' Drew Cornax (18) takes a shot on goal during their 16-15 win over Goshen in boys lacrosse action at Our Lady of Lourdes High School in Poughkeepsie on Friday, May 5, 2023.

Drew Cornax, Lourdes boys lacrosse

The junior scored a career-high nine goals and dished three assists, leading the Warriors in an 18-11 win over New Paltz last Friday. He also had four goals and three assists in a win over Saugerties.

Marlboro's Leah Gunsett pitches during Friday's game versus Saugerties on April 28, 2023.
Marlboro's Leah Gunsett pitches during Friday's game versus Saugerties on April 28, 2023.

Leah Gunsett, Marlboro softball

She struck out five in a complete game and went 3 for 4, leading the Iron Dukes in an 11-4 win over Pine Plains to capture the Mid-Hudson Athletic League title last Saturday. The junior also pitched a two-hitter with eight strikeouts in their 5-1 win over Roosevelt in the tournament semifinals.

Alexa Fernandes, Spackenkill softball

She went 3 for 3 with six RBI and four runs for Spackenkill's win over Webutuck.

Jose Iraola-Ceely poses after the Iron Dukes Relays on April 28, 2023. The senior won three events, including setting a program record and qualifying for New Balance Nationals in the hammer throw.
Jose Iraola-Ceely poses after the Iron Dukes Relays on April 28, 2023. The senior won three events, including setting a program record and qualifying for New Balance Nationals in the hammer throw.

Jose Iraola-Ceely, Marlboro track & field

The senior took first in the hammer throw (161 feet, 10 inches) and the shot put (45-4) and placed third in the discus (136-10) at the Middletown Invitational.

Pine Plains' Lily Fanea attempts to tag Seward's Kailey Stolowski, right. out as she slides back to third base in the Section 9 Class C softball championship in Middletown on May 27, 2022.
Pine Plains' Lily Fanea attempts to tag Seward's Kailey Stolowski, right. out as she slides back to third base in the Section 9 Class C softball championship in Middletown on May 27, 2022.

Lily Fanea, Pine Plains softball

She went 2 for 4 with two doubles and three RBI for the Bombers in a 5-3 win over Class B contender Highland. She also was 3 for 3 with two RBI in a 4-3 loss to Class B regional champ Marlboro.

Sean Cleary, Lourdes baseball

He threw a two-hitter with 11 strikeouts for the Warriors in a 5-1 win over Rondout Valley.

Marlboro baseball teammates John Ryder, left, and Chris Thorne, photographed during an April 27, 2022 game, helped the Iron Dukes beat Burke Catholic in a Section 9 Class B semifinal on Wednesday.
Marlboro baseball teammates John Ryder, left, and Chris Thorne, photographed during an April 27, 2022 game, helped the Iron Dukes beat Burke Catholic in a Section 9 Class B semifinal on Wednesday.

John Ryder, Marlboro baseball

He fanned eight and drove in three runs, leading the Iron Dukes in a 6-3 win over Rondout Valley.

Ian Warren, Highland baseball

He went 3 for 3 with a homer and four RBI, leading the Huskies in a 13-7 win over Red Hook last Friday. He also drove in three runs in a win over Pine Plains.

Highland goalie Landon Zehr clears the ball away from Rondout Valley's Clifford Bush during Monday's game on April 17, 2023.
Highland goalie Landon Zehr clears the ball away from Rondout Valley's Clifford Bush during Monday's game on April 17, 2023.

Landon Zehr, Highland boys lacrosse

The goalie made 12 saves in the Huskies' 11-3 win over Saugerties, blanking them in the second half. He also surpassed 500 career saves.

Dover's David Torrance on the mound during Friday's game versus Spackenkill on April 29, 2022.
Dover's David Torrance on the mound during Friday's game versus Spackenkill on April 29, 2022.

David Torrance, Dover baseball

He was 4 for 4 with six RBI, including a three-run homer, for Dover in a win over Ellenville.

Linus Oudom, Spackenkill baseball

The sophomore allowed two hits and struck out 13 in six innings in Spackenkill's win over Webutuck. Oudom also was 2 for 3 with two runs.

Pawling's Josie O'Leary takes a swing against Arlington B during a May 12, 2022 softball game.
Pawling's Josie O'Leary takes a swing against Arlington B during a May 12, 2022 softball game.

Josie O'Leary, Pawling softball

She went 4 for 5 with four stolen bases in a win over Croton Harmon last Wednesday, and was 3 for 4 in a win over Brewster.

This article originally appeared on Poughkeepsie Journal: Vote for the Journal's May 8-14 Athletes of the Week