Parkland and Palmerton athletes named Athlete of the Week

A girls lacrosse player and baseball player earn top honors for Week 30 of the season.

Apr. 3, 2026 at 12:19am

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The Daily Item has named a Parkland girls lacrosse player and a Palmerton baseball player as their Athlete of the Week winners for Week 30 of the 2025-26 season.

Why it matters

Athlete of the Week awards recognize exceptional high school athletic performances and help celebrate the achievements of local student-athletes.

The details

The Parkland girls lacrosse player and Palmerton baseball player were selected for their standout play during Week 30 games. The awards highlight the top individual efforts from the past week of competition across the region.

  • The awards were announced on April 3, 2026.

The players

Parkland girls lacrosse player

The unidentified Parkland girls lacrosse player was selected as one of the Athlete of the Week winners for Week 30.

Palmerton baseball player

The unidentified Palmerton baseball player was selected as one of the Athlete of the Week winners for Week 30.

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The takeaway

These Athlete of the Week awards highlight the impressive athletic talents of high school students in the Parkland and Palmerton communities, showcasing their hard work and dedication to their respective sports.