Journal-World Athletes of the Week: Oliver Schwartz and Peyton Wright
More fall sports seasons concluded this past week, while others are diving into postseason competition. Whether it was at state events or in regular-season finales, local athletes shone in their sports. Here are this week’s selections for Journal-World Athletes of the Week:
Oliver Schwartz, Lawrence

Oliver Schwartz
Schwartz led Lawrence cross-country in the 6A substate race in Manhattan with a 16-minute, 41.55-second run that put Schwartz fourth among all boys at the race. The Lions placed second as a team, Schwartz had the fastest race among all runners other than those from Washburn Rural, the winning substate team.
Peyton Wright, Baldwin

Peyton Wright
Wright won the 4A state golf tournament while leading Baldwin to a second-place team finish. Wright shot a 144 across the two-day tournament and had eight birdies total. She finished 2-over, which was two strokes better than the runner-up.






