Eliza Anderson helped the Firebirds take first-place at the Emporia Invitational and she also qualified for the state tournament in both of her events and both of the relays she’s on. Michael Sinks went 4-for-5 with three runs and four RBIs in an 11-run comeback win over Putnam City North before helping the Lions top defending 5A state champion, Topeka Seaman.

Female Athlete of the Week: Eliza Anderson

School: Free State

Year: Junior

Sport: Swimming

Week’s accomplishment: Anderson took first place in the 100 backstroke, second in the 200 freestyle and helped the Firebirds win two relays in the Emporia Invitational.

Favorite TV show: Modern Family (ABC)

Most talented opponent: Phoebe Edwards (Seabury Academy)

Smartest teacher: Mr. Springer (Social Studies)

Favorite pro athlete: Missy Franklin, Team USA and University of California swimmer

Most played song on iPod: Classic (MKTO)

Male Athlete of the Week: Michael Sinks

School: Lawrence High

Year: Junior

Sport: Baseball

Week’s accomplishment: Sinks hit a three-run home run to help the Lions beat Putnam City North (Okla.) and went 2-for-4 in LHS’s 8-1 win over Topeka Seaman.

Favorite TV show: Teen Wolf (MTV)

Most talented opponent: Connor Kaiser (Blue Valley West)

Smartest teacher: Mr. Anderson (Algebra)

Favorite pro athlete: Derek Jeter, New York Yankees baseball player

Most played song on iPod: Trophies (Drake)