Wrestler Abbi Lewis and swimmer Mason Ward-Zeller are the Pierre Athletic Coaches Association-Avera Athletes of the Week for the week ending January 15.
Lewis, a 7th-grader, is 14-2 this season, with one of her wins coming against a defending state champion. Head Coach Matt Thorson said of Lewis, “Abbi has the poise of an upper classmen in the practice room and at competitions and shows her leadership by her consistency on the mat, and her work ethic in practice. Abbi truly loves the sport and loves competing every day in practice. She’s always a girl I can count on to be working hard in practice and a reliable wrestler at tournaments. The girl’s team has seen a lot of success throughout the year, and Abbi is a big reason for that. Abbi sets her goals high, and most importantly, believes she can achieve them. It’s going to be a lot of fun coaching and watching her compete for the remainder of this year and years to come!”
Ward-Zeller set a state record in the 100 individual medley in an event in Aberdeen. In five meets this season, Ward-Zeller is unbeaten in 37 races.
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