PIERRE – Ellie Jo Simpson of Governor Golf and Jack Merkwan of Track & Field were named as the Pierre Athletic Coaches Association-Avera Athletes of the Week for the week ending May 6.
Simpson, a senior, finished in a tie for eighth individually at the Yankton Invitational on May 6, shooting an 84. Simpson has the lowest score for Pierre Girls Golf this season, an 80. Head Coach Chris Swiden said of her, “Ellie Jo is the leader of our team. She is always willing to help demonstrate different skills and help the younger golfers. She is driven. She is always working hard. Ellie does a great job leading by example the expectations for behavior on the course.”
Merkwan was eighth in the 300 meter hurdles with a time of 41.63 at the Howard Wood Dakota Relays. His personal best time, 40.79 seconds, was set in last year’s state meet, where Merkwan finished seventh.
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