Pickerington North's Jackson Turnbull named OSU Wexner Boys Athlete of the Week

The baseball star had a standout week at the plate for his high school team.

Apr. 11, 2026 at 1:06pm

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Pickerington North baseball player Jackson Turnbull was selected as the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center Boys Athlete of the Week for March 30-April 5. Turnbull had an impressive performance, going 7 for 12 at the plate with a .583 batting average, including four singles, a double, a triple, and a home run. He also scored six runs and drew three walks during the week.

Why it matters

The Athlete of the Week award recognizes outstanding high school athletes across all sports in the region, highlighting their achievements and showcasing the talent in local sports programs.

The details

In three wins for Pickerington North, Turnbull recorded a .583 batting average, going 7 for 12 with four singles, a double, a triple, and a home run. He also scored six runs and drew three walks. Turnbull received 46.2% of the vote, beating out other top performers like New Albany volleyball player Levi Starinsky, Upper Arlington tennis player Owen Hawley, and Bexley lacrosse player Owen Beery.

  • The award was for the week of March 30-April 5, 2026.

The players

Jackson Turnbull

A baseball player for Pickerington North High School who was named the OSU Wexner Boys Athlete of the Week for his outstanding performance during the week of March 30-April 5, 2026.

Levi Starinsky

A volleyball player for New Albany High School who was the runner-up for the OSU Wexner Boys Athlete of the Week award.

Owen Hawley

A tennis player for Upper Arlington High School who was also a nominee for the OSU Wexner Boys Athlete of the Week award.

Owen Beery

A lacrosse player for Bexley High School who was also a nominee for the OSU Wexner Boys Athlete of the Week award.

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The takeaway

The OSU Wexner Medical Center Boys Athlete of the Week award highlights the exceptional talent and achievements of high school athletes in the region, showcasing the depth of athletic ability in local sports programs.