Meet this week’s athletes of the week from Butler County-area schools, Oct. 15
This week's athletes of the week include, from top left to right: Chris Faber, Maelan Bajuszik, Nicco Baggetta, Riley Kontul, David Kristine and Lindsay Lipp. Butler Eagle Illustration
Boys
North Catholic
Golf: Chris Faber, senior
Highlight: Carded a two-round total of 153 to place 2 nd in WPIAL Class 2A and qualify for states.
Freeport
Cross Country: David Kristine, junior
Highlight: Placed 1 st out of 88 Class 2A boys at the Bald Eagle Invite.
Butler
Football: Nicco Baggetta, senior
Highlight: Rushed for 132 yards and a TD on just 11 carries in a win vs. Baldwin.
Girls
Knoch
Volleyball: Maelan Bajuszik, junior
Highlight: Combined for 19 kills and 27 assists in games against Central Valley and Lincoln Park.
North Catholic
Golf: Riley Kontul, junior
Highlight: Qualified for states by placing 4 th in WPIAL Class 2A.
Butler
Tennis: Lindsay Lipp, sophomore
Highlight: Went 9-2 in singles play this season.
