Upper Arlington lacrosse star named OSU Wexner Girls Athlete of the Week

Tori Maurer had 16 saves in two games, including 11 against Milton (Georgia) and five stops with one ground ball against Lassiter (Georgia).

Mar. 28, 2026 at 9:10pm

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Upper Arlington lacrosse player Tori Maurer was selected the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center Girls Athlete of the Week for March 16-22. Maurer had 16 saves in two games, including 11 against Milton (Georgia) and five stops with one ground ball against Lassiter (Georgia).

Why it matters

The Athlete of the Week award recognizes top high school athletes across all sports in the region, highlighting their accomplishments and showcasing the talent of local student-athletes.

The details

Maurer received 93.2% of the vote and was followed by Granville softball player Josie Opfer, who received 6.8%. Opfer threw a five-inning perfect game in a 10-0 season-opening win over Ready, striking out five and singling twice with an RBI.

  • Maurer was selected the OSU Wexner Girls Athlete of the Week for March 16-22, 2026.

The players

Tori Maurer

A lacrosse player from Upper Arlington High School who was named the OSU Wexner Girls Athlete of the Week for her outstanding performance in two games.

Josie Opfer

A softball player from Granville High School who received 6.8% of the vote for the Athlete of the Week award after throwing a five-inning perfect game.

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What they’re saying

“Here's how to nominate OSU Wexner Medical Center high school Athletes of Week in 2024-25”

— Brian White, Author

What’s next

The Athlete of the Week voting recognizes athletes across all sports, with nominations due Monday mornings for competitions that took place the previous week. The boys poll is live until 4 p.m. Fridays, and the girls poll is live until 4 p.m. Saturdays.

The takeaway

The Athlete of the Week award highlights the exceptional talent and achievements of high school athletes in the region, showcasing the dedication and hard work of student-athletes across various sports.