Minky Couture Week 35 high school star athletes of the week

Baseball Grady Slesk, Lone Peak (Sr. ) Lone Peak ran its record to 10-0 with a pair of victories last week, and one of the catalysts to that success has been the leadership of senior Grady Slesk. Last week, he picked up the win over Layton, striking out 11 in just five innings of the 13-2 win.

For the season, he owns a 4-0 record with 32 strikeouts and one earned run allowed in 20 innings. “Slesk is a fierce competitor with exceptional command, able to locate pitches as well as anyone around,” said Lone Peak coach Matt Bezzant. “A two-time all-state arm, he has the confidence and ability to throw any pitch in any count.

His work ethic has been outstanding, and it’s a big reason he’s developed into the pitcher he is today. ” Slesk has committed to pitch for SLCC after he serves a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Ladder Day Saints. At the plate, Slesk is hitting .

321 this season with 11 RBIs in 35 plate appearances. Softball Jo Norman, Salem Hills (Sr. ) After playing a big role in leading Salem Hills to a 5A runner-up finish a year ago, Jo Norman is back and dominating in the circle again this season.