It was a week packed with standout performances across the lakeshore, and narrowing it down was no easy task. From jaw-dropping home run displays to dominant multi-event track performances, these athletes didn’t just compete, they took over their games. Now it’s your turn to decide who rises above the rest. Check out this week’s top nominees and cast your vote for Player of the Week!
Voting ends on 11 AM on Tuesday, April 7th!
Get your voting utensils out! Check out our Player of the Week Nominees!
Oliver Smies – Spring Lake Baseball
Oliver Smies turned in one of the most electrifying performances of the week, blasting two home runs in the same inning to power Spring Lake to a dominant win. His ability to deliver back-to-back big swings in a single frame showcases elite power and timing at the plate. Performances like this are rare and game-changing, making Smies a clear standout among this week’s nominees.
Bobby Jazwinski – Whitehall Track
Bobby Jazwinski delivered a dominant all-around performance, capturing four first-place finishes at the Whitehall tri-meet. He won both the 800m and 1600m races and anchored winning teams in the 1600 and 3200 relays, playing a key role in Whitehall’s team success. His endurance, versatility, and leadership across multiple events make this one of the most complete performances of the week.
Kalli Tawney – Fruitport Softball
Kalli Tawney put on an incredible power display, launching two home runs in a single game, a rare feat at any level of softball. Her performance demonstrated not only strength at the plate but consistency and confidence against opposing pitching. Even in a tough team result, Tawney’s individual effort stood out as one of the most dominant offensive showings of the week.
How about adding Alayna Weiss Goalkeeper of Muskegon Oakridge varsity soccer. She had 32 saves in one game vs. NorthPointe Christian and qualifies to make the state record “list”. Absolutely insane performance and I have video if needed. Thank you!
Thomas Weiss
April 4, 2026 at 7:42 pm
How about adding Alayna Weiss Goalkeeper of Muskegon Oakridge varsity soccer. She had 32 saves in one game vs. NorthPointe Christian and qualifies to make the state record “list”. Absolutely insane performance and I have video if needed. Thank you!
Kara Raeth
April 7, 2026 at 8:51 am
Thank you for sharing the stats. I will keep Alayna in mind when doing this week’s player of the week content.