Centerburg's Abby Herren Named OSU Wexner Girls Athlete of the Week

The softball star went 8 for 10 with 4 doubles and a home run in 3 games.

Apr. 12, 2026 at 4:09pm

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Centerburg High School softball player Abby Herren was selected as the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center Girls Athlete of the Week for March 39 - April 5. Herren had an impressive performance, going 8 for 10 at the plate with 4 doubles and a home run across 3 games. Her .867 batting average for the season currently leads the state according to MaxPreps.

Why it matters

The Athlete of the Week award recognizes top high school athletes across all sports in the region. Herren's standout performance showcases the talent and dedication of student-athletes in the local community.

The details

In the 3-game stretch, Centerburg softball player Abby Herren went 8 for 10 at the plate with 4 doubles and a home run. Her impressive .867 batting average for the season so far leads the state according to MaxPreps. Herren received 39.8% of the fan vote to win the weekly award, beating out other top performers like Westerville Central's Elliott Long, Pickerington Central's Mycah Massey, and several others.

  • The award covered performances from March 39 through April 5.
  • Herren's .867 batting average leads the state so far this season.

The players

Abby Herren

A softball player for Centerburg High School who was named the OSU Wexner Girls Athlete of the Week for her standout performance.

Elliott Long

A softball player for Westerville Central High School who finished second in the voting for the weekly award.

Mycah Massey

A softball player for Pickerington Central High School who was also nominated for the weekly award.

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What they’re saying

“The Athlete of the Week voting recognizes athletes across all sports. Nominations are due Monday mornings for competitions that took place the previous week.”

— Brian White, Author

The takeaway

Abby Herren's standout performance for the Centerburg High School softball team demonstrates the exceptional talent and dedication of student-athletes in the local community. The OSU Wexner Girls Athlete of the Week award highlights the region's top high school athletes across all sports.