Smithville, Booneville Athletes Voted Players of the Week

Softball pitcher Asher Pickle and baseball player Jacob Matthews earn top honors.

Apr. 8, 2026 at 7:55am

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Asher Pickle of Smithville High School and Jacob Matthews of Booneville High School have been named the Daily Journal's Athletes of the Week for March 30 to April 4. Pickle, a pitcher and second baseman, had a strong week on the mound and at the plate for the Smithville softball team. Matthews, a baseball player, also put up impressive stats for Booneville.

Why it matters

Recognizing top high school athletes in the region helps celebrate their hard work and achievements, while also generating excitement and interest in local sports programs.

The details

Pickle allowed just 3 runs on 3 hits with 12 strikeouts and 5 walks in 9 innings pitched last week. At the plate, she went 7-for-15 with 2 doubles, a triple, and 5 RBIs. Matthews also had a standout week, though the specific details of his performance were not provided.

  • The awards were given for games played from March 30 to April 4, 2026.

The players

Asher Pickle

A pitcher and second baseman for the Smithville High School softball team.

Jacob Matthews

A player for the Booneville High School baseball team.

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The takeaway

These weekly awards highlight the impressive talents of student-athletes in the local community and help generate excitement around high school sports programs.