Vote for the Courier & Press high school Athlete of the Week for Sept. 21-26, presented by Orthopaedic Associates

The Courier & Press is inviting readers to vote for their favorite high school athlete from September 21-26, with support from Orthopaedic Associates. Over the week, several Southwestern Indiana non-football athletes demonstrated remarkable individual performances.

Eli Ash, a sophomore from Barr-Reeve tennis, showcased his skills by winning all four of his No. 1 singles matches in two sets for the No. 14 Vikings.

Ethan Ashby, a senior from North Posey boys soccer, scored goals in three matches, including the game-winning overtime point, leading his team to victory against South Spencer.

For Gibson Southern tennis, Carter DeBord and Brogan McClellan secured victories in all four of their matches in two sets, representing the No. 28 Titans.

Masen Labhart, a senior at Perry Central volleyball, recorded an impressive 49 assists and 33 kills across three matches, supporting the No. 3 Commodores.

Cora Lasher, a senior from Heritage Hills girls soccer, contributed nine goals and four assists in the Patriots' victories over North Posey and Tell City.

Ty Jackson, a sophomore from Memorial tennis, excelled in the Tigers' three singles matches, winning all three in two sets.

Preston Price, a senior from Reitz boys soccer, became the program's all-time leading scorer with 165 points, highlighted by six goals and two assists in a win over Terre Haute South.

Kelsey Marx, a junior from Tecumseh volleyball, contributed an astounding 51 assists, 48 digs, and 47 kills across three matches, leading the No. 3 Braves.

Alyssa McCutchan, a senior from Pike Central girls soccer, scored seven goals and provided four assists, including five goals in a conference win against North Posey, for the Chargers.

Libby Reese, a senior from Mount Vernon golf, achieved a significant milestone by reaching the state finals for the first time since 2007 with an 82 in the regional at Hulman Links.

Alexus Shepherd, a junior from Castle volleyball, led her Knights with 124 assists, including 33 against Boonville, in five matches.

Avery Slade, a junior from Memorial girls soccer, scored seven goals and provided four assists across four matches, contributing to the Tigers' 3-0-1 record for the week.