Pioneer track and field standout Carson Hedlund is the Bay Area News Group’s boys athlete of the week for March 11-16.
In online voting that ended at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Hedlund had 40.63% to finish ahead of Woodside baseball player Trent Amoroso, who was second at 33.73%.
Congratulations to all the candidates for this week’s recognition.
Hedlund crossed the finish line first in the 1,600 at the Dublin Distance Fiesta, covering the four laps in 4:12.89. The Pioneer runner also placed third in the 800 in 1:55.76. Both are Central Coast Section season-leading times.
To nominate an athlete for next week’s poll, email highschools@bayareanewsgroup.com by Monday at 11 a.m. Please include stats and team results.
We also review stats submitted to MaxPreps.com by coaches/team statisticians for consideration.
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Winners are announced each Friday on the Mercury News & East Bay Times websites and in the print edition of the Mercury News and EB Times sports sections.