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J.L. Kirven, Louisville Courier Journal
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Another action packed week of Kentucky High School sports is in the books. While the KHSAA high school football season came to a close, boys and girls basketball tipped off throughout the commonwealth. Who do you think stole show? Cast your vote today for this week's Courier Journal Athlete of the Week.

The poll closes Thursday at 6 p.m. with results shared on our social media accounts Friday.

The perfect season: Why CAL football's defense deserves respect after 6th shutout in KHSAA Class 3A final

Gavin Copenhaver, CAL football

Christian Academy-Louisville’s Gavin Copenhaver ran over 70 yards for a second time for a touchdown against Bardstown.Dec. 3, 2022
Christian Academy-Louisville’s Gavin Copenhaver ran over 70 yards for a second time for a touchdown against Bardstown.Dec. 3, 2022

CAL senior Gavin Copenhaver rushed 15 times for 225 yards and two touchdowns to lead the Centurions to a 38-0 win over Bardstown in the KHSAA Class 3A state championship game Saturday.

Travis Egan, Bullitt East football

Bullitt East’s Travis Egan celebrates scoring a two-point conversion against Male.Dec. 3, 2022
Bullitt East’s Travis Egan celebrates scoring a two-point conversion against Male.Dec. 3, 2022

Bullitt East senior quarterback Travis Egan led the Chargers to their first state championship in school history after going 20-for-29 for 286 yards and four touchdowns in Bullitt East 28-27 win over Male in the KHSAA Class 6A title game on Saturday.

Zakiyah Johnson, Sacred Heart basketball

Sacred HeartÕs ZaKiyah Johnson (11) goes in for a layup during her teams practice at Sacred Heart High School, Thursday, Nov. 17 2022 in Louisville Ky.
Sacred HeartÕs ZaKiyah Johnson (11) goes in for a layup during her teams practice at Sacred Heart High School, Thursday, Nov. 17 2022 in Louisville Ky.

Sacred Heart sophomore ZaKiyah Johnson helped lead the defending champions to a 2-0 start on the season after dropping 27 points and eight rebounds in Sacred Heart's 74-33 win over Southwestern on Monday. Johnson followed up her performance with 27 points and seven rebounds against Manual on Friday.

Leah Macy, Mercy basketball

Mercy's Mercy's Leah Macy (44) and Emma Barnett (34) fought PRP's Jamya Cannon (5) for a loose ball during the 6th Region Girls semifinal at Valley High School. The Mercy Jaguars defeated the PRP Panthers, 75-44. March 3, 2022
Mercy's Mercy's Leah Macy (44) and Emma Barnett (34) fought PRP's Jamya Cannon (5) for a loose ball during the 6th Region Girls semifinal at Valley High School. The Mercy Jaguars defeated the PRP Panthers, 75-44. March 3, 2022

Mercy sophomore Leah Macy is listed as the No. 17 recruit for the Class of 2025 according to ESPN's Terrific 25 rankings. On Monday, Macy backed up her spot with 34 points and 27 rebounds in Mercy's 75-58 win over Male.

Bullitt East's Lilly Reid drives around Whitefield Academy's Sara Ritter during 24th District Girls tournament action. Feb. 21, 2022
Bullitt East's Lilly Reid drives around Whitefield Academy's Sara Ritter during 24th District Girls tournament action. Feb. 21, 2022

Sara Ritter, Whitefield Academy basketball

Whitefield Academy's Sara Ritter recorded 16 points and seven rebounds as the Wildcats kicked off their season with a big-time 68-30 win over Pleasure Ridge Park on Monday.

Jack Scales, North Oldham basketball

Lincoln County's Evan Smith shoots over North Oldham's Jack Scales in the first half of Friday's boys Sweet 16. March 18, 2022
Lincoln County's Evan Smith shoots over North Oldham's Jack Scales in the first half of Friday's boys Sweet 16. March 18, 2022

North Oldham guard Jack Scales led the Mustangs with 24 points and three rebounds to push North Oldham past Manual on Monday.

Kyran Tilley, Evangel Christian basketball

Evangel Christian's Kyran Tilley moves past a Bullitt Central's Brady Westwood in the boys 23rd district basketball final. Feb. 25, 2022
Evangel Christian's Kyran Tilley moves past a Bullitt Central's Brady Westwood in the boys 23rd district basketball final. Feb. 25, 2022

Kyran Tilley left it all out on the court Wednesday night. The Evangel Christian junior led the Eagles with 32 points on 54 percent shooting, but Evangel Christian fell to Walton-Verona 102-100 in overtime.

CJ Walls, Trinity basketball

Trinity's CJ Walls signifies his three-point goal to the cheers of the Rocks' bench in the second half at Trinity High School in St. Matthews Tuesday night. Trinity would win 54-49. Nov. 29, 2022
Trinity's CJ Walls signifies his three-point goal to the cheers of the Rocks' bench in the second half at Trinity High School in St. Matthews Tuesday night. Trinity would win 54-49. Nov. 29, 2022

Trinity senior guard CJ Walls paced the Shamrocks with 18 points and seven rebounds during Trinity's 54-49 win over DeSales in their season opener.

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