Vote: Iowa High School Baseball Athlete of the Week

Iowa high school baseball teams delivered impressive performances during the week of June 14-20, with several local athletes posting standout numbers. Roland-Story, the No. 2 team in Class 2A, improved to 24-1 and took the lead in the Heart of Iowa Conference. Now, readers can vote for the top male Athlete of the Week from the Ames area.

How did area baseball teams perform last week?

Roland-Story dominated the week, going 5-0 and claiming the top spot in the Heart of Iowa Conference. The Norsemen now hold an impressive 24-1 overall record.

Ames went 3-3 over the week. The Little Cyclones swept Des Moines Lincoln and split a doubleheader with Southeast Polk.

Ballard, ranked No. 9 in Class 3A, secured two strong wins. The Bombers took down Gilbert by a 12-2 score and shut out Nevada 7-0.

Gilbert bounced back to defeat Nevada 6-5, while Nevada snapped a four-game losing streak with a 5-4 win over Greene County on June 19.

Collins-Maxwell went 2-2 with victories over Clarksville and Baxter. Colo-NESCO finished the week on a high note, beating Dunkerton 7-4 and BCLUW 10-4.

Who are the male Athlete of the Week nominees?

Five standout players from the Ames area are up for this week's Athlete of the Week honor. Readers can vote for the winner, who will be announced at the end of the week.

Chance Georgius, Roland-Story

Georgius powered the 2A No. 2 Roland-Story baseball team to a 16-1 and 17-1 doubleheader sweep over Nevada on June 15. He homered once in each game, totaling four runs and five RBIs. Georgius also drove in three runs during a 12-1 victory over South Hamilton on June 19.

Erik Anderson, Ames

Anderson delivered an explosive offensive performance during the Ames baseball team's 13-3 victory over Southeast Polk on June 19. He went 4-for-4 with a double and drove in four runs to secure the win for the Little Cyclones.

Bowen Benedict, Ballard

Benedict dominated on the mound and at the plate during 3A No. 9 Ballard's 12-2 victory over Gilbert on June 17. As the winning pitcher, he gave up one earned run on three hits with seven strikeouts and four walks in six innings. He also went 1-for-2 at the plate with a sacrifice and two RBIs.

Ean Eldred, Gilbert

Eldred served as Gilbert's big run producer during the Tigers' 6-5 victory over Nevada on June 18. He went 2-for-3 with a double and a sacrifice hit, scoring one run and driving in four for the game.

Hunter Purvis, Colo-NESCO

Purvis pitched the Colo-NESCO baseball team to a 7-4 victory over Dunkerton on June 17. He gave up four unearned runs on seven hits with 10 strikeouts and just one walk in 6 1/3 innings. He also went 1-for-3 with a double, a walk and a run.

How can you vote for the Athlete of the Week?

Readers can vote for the male Athlete of the Week on the Ames Tribune website. The winner will be announced at the end of the week based on the total votes received.

Which area team holds the No. 2 ranking in Class 2A?

The Roland-Story Norsemen currently hold the No. 2 ranking in Class 2A according to the Iowa High School Baseball Coaches Association. They improved to 24-1 overall after going 5-0 last week.