Cincinnati Enquirer Names High School Athletes of the Week

Readers select top performers in baseball, softball, volleyball, and more

Apr. 3, 2026 at 8:08pm

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Cincinnati.com readers voted to select the Cincinnati Enquirer/Beacon Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine Athletes of the Week for high school sports action through March 29. The winners span various sports and regions, including baseball, softball, volleyball, track and field, lacrosse, and archery.

Why it matters

The Enquirer's weekly athlete recognition program highlights the top high school sports talent in the Cincinnati area, celebrating the achievements of student-athletes and providing them with a platform to be celebrated by their local community.

The details

Readers voted for winners in several categories, including Ohio big-school and small-school baseball and softball teams, Northern Kentucky/Indiana baseball and softball teams, boys and girls spring sports teams, and individual standouts in baseball, softball, lacrosse, tennis, track and field, volleyball, and archery.

  • The voting period ended on April 3, 2026.
  • The winners can print their certificates starting on Monday, April 6, 2026.

The players

Princeton

The Vikings' baseball team outscored Dixie Heights 8-5 to start the season with a win.

Blanchester

The Blanchester baseball team raced past Reading for a 12-1 season-opening win.

Simon Kenton

The Pioneers' baseball team secured four wins, beating Holy Cross, Bracken County, Cooper, and Harrison.

West Clermont

The Wolves' softball team picked up two wins last week, beating New Richmond 4-2 and Sycamore 9-3.

Badin

The Rams' softball team is 5-0 on the year following a four-win week against Middletown, Monroe, Harrison, and Seton.

Campbell County

The Camels' softball team outpaced Pendleton County 12-7, then cruised past Madeira 18-0.

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What’s next

Families will access the digital certificates through a public Dropbox link starting on Monday, April 6, 2026.

The takeaway

The Enquirer's weekly athlete recognition program celebrates the top high school sports talent in the Cincinnati area, providing a platform for student-athletes to be recognized by their local community.