Detroit Free Press Girls Prep Athlete of the Week
As the week draws to a close, it’s time to cast your votes for the Detroit Free Press Girls Prep Athlete of the Week, covering the period from May 25 to May 31. This week, four outstanding athletes have been nominated for their remarkable achievements in sports, showcasing talents from both tennis and track and field.
Voting will remain open until 11:59 a.m. on Thursday, June 5, with the winner set to be revealed shortly after voting ends.
Nominees
- Carrie VanNoy, Oak Park (Track and Field): This senior standout showcased her speed and agility, clinching state titles in both the 110m and 300m hurdle events. Her contributions significantly aided Oak Park in securing the Division 1 team championship, alongside her performances in the 4x100m and 4x200m relay teams.
- Nicole Fu, Rochester Adams (Tennis): After finishing as the runner-up in the No. 1 singles category for three consecutive years, Fu finally achieved victory this season by winning the Division 1 championship. She triumphed over the previous year’s titleholder, Gabby Sadowski from Eisenhower, in a thrilling two-set match that echoed last year’s finals.
- Jada Josifovski, Birmingham Seaholm (Tennis): The junior athlete made waves by securing the Division 2 No. 2 singles title, besting her opponent Keira Kirkland from Farmington Hills Mercy. Remarkably, Josifovski did not drop a single set in her quest for the championship, playing a pivotal role in leading her team to its first title in two years.
- Samantha Karoub, North Farmington (Tennis): Completing an impressive undefeated season, Karoub emerged as the Division 3 state champion, echoing Josifovski’s achievement by also not losing a set in her tournament matches.
Participating in Voting
For those eager to be part of recognizing these outstanding athletes, don’t forget to visit freep.com/sports/high-schools/ each Tuesday morning to vote for the next Athlete of the Week. If you missed the chance to nominate an athlete, keep in mind that nominations are accepted until 10 a.m. on Monday for the preceding week’s competitions. You can submit your nominations for the upcoming week of June 1-7 at freep.com/athlete, but please note that the nomination link is not for voting.
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This segment was prepared with insights from Jared Ramsey, with Eric Guzmán contributing coverage of youth sports culture at the Free Press, as part of Report for America, an initiative by The GroundTruth Project. If you would like to support this work, tax-deductible contributions are welcome. For inquiries, reach out to Eric Guzmán at 313-222-1850 or follow him on social media.
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