Who has your vote for the Journal & Courier top high school plays of the spring? (2024)

LAFAYETTE — The 2024 spring sports season has come to an end but there's still one last piece of debate before saying goodbye.

Which player had the most memorable highlight? There are plenty to choose between from photo-finish races to record-breaking runs, clutch putts, dazzling catches and untouchable innings. It's the fans' turn to vote on which athlete had the top play of the spring season.

Below are highlights and a poll to vote an unlimited number of times before the poll closes Friday at noon. A winner will be announced Saturday morning.

Delphi catcher Airy Lattimore lays out

From the moment the ball pinged off her opponent's bat, sophom*ore catcher Airy Lattimore was ready to spring during the Oracles' first matchup with rival Carroll on April 18. Lattimore turned, crashed into the fence and got the ball back to the infield. Delphi would go on to win that game 16-4.

Photo finish between Lafayette Jeff and Harrison track in sectional

Lafayette Jeff senior Maria De La Cruz and fellow classman Park Peterson were neck and neck during the IHSAA girls track and field sectional at Scheumann Stadium on May 15. Neither Peterson nor De La Cruz surrendered a gasp as they approached the finish line. De La Cruz kept her stride while Peterson lunged at the last second. De La Cruz's form would ultimately be the factor in beating out Peterson with a time of 16.12 seconds, one-hundredth faster than Peterson, who finished second in 16.13 seconds.

Harrison senior Andres Negron-Carrero sets 400-meter sectional record

Negron-Carrero sprinted into the history books during the IHSAA boys track and field sectional at the West Lafayette Athletic Complex on May 17. Negron-Carrero, the future Purdue runner timed the 400 meters in 48.82 seconds previously held by Troy Larson of McCutcheon since 1994.

Faith Christian senior Sam Peter sinks long birdie putt

Faith Christian senior and future Indiana Wesleyan golfer Sam Peter had this putter working during the IHSAA sectional championships at Battle Ground Golf Club on June 3. Peter sank a 15-foot birdie and would go on to capture his third consecutive individual sectional title.

Jackson Cain impresses at IHSAA baseball state championship

Central Catholic junior Jackson Cain showed elite athleticism making a diving catch behind home plate during the IHSAA Class 1A state championship against Barr-Reeve at Victory Field on June 14.

Comebacker to Tanner Coble: Twin Lakes pitcher displays reflexes

Twin Lakes senior pitcher Tanner Coble had his glove and hands ready during the IHSAA semi-state semifinal against Delta at Kokomo Municipal Stadium. Coble caught a line drive and led his team to a 2-0 complete-game win on June 8 in Kokomo.

Simply immaculate: Avery Layton sets Tri-County down in nine pitches

Rossville junior Avery Layton was at her best against a strong lineup from Tri-County during Class 1A sectional championships. Layton struck out Tri-County on nine straight pitches for three strikeouts. The Hornets would eventually win their first state championship in 2024.

Sammy Swank wins pitching duel against Harrison

Hardly anyone could touch McCutcheon sophom*ore pitcher Sammy Swank during the IHSAA sectional matchup against Harrison. Swank threw a complete game and delivered his 12 strikeouts to lift the Mavericks to a 1-0 win. McCutcheon would later win its first sectional title since 2004.

Tyler Klemme shows range

Taylor University is getting an advanced defensive player Benton Central senior shortstop Tyler Klemme, who turned a would-be single into an inning-ending out for the Bison, who later captured the IHSAA Class 2A sectional championship.