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Harper Creek’s Joey Mario is Enquirer Athlete of the Week winner

Harper Creek golfer Joey Mario drives at Binder Park Golf Course on Thursday, May 25, 2023.

Harper Creek golfer Joey Mario drives at Binder Park Golf Course on Thursday, May 25, 2023.

The fans have spoken.

The winner of the latest Enquirer Athlete of the Week fan poll is Joey Mario of the Harper Creek boys golf team.

Fans got behind Mario to help him edge fellow Athlete of the Week finalists Madison Bilbia, Andrew Berryhill and Jake Kucharczyk. Mario received 60% of the vote by the 5 pm Wednesday deadline. Thanks to his fans, he will receive an Enquirer Athlete of the Week T-shirt.

Harper Creek’s Joey Mario qualified as an individual for the Division 2 State Golf Finals after shooting a 78 at a regional at Coldwater Golf Course. As a team, the Beavers shot a 332 to finish fifth. The Division 2 MHSAA State Golf Finals will be at Frankenmuth.

Joey Mario

Joey Mario

“Joey has had a solid sophomore year so far. He earned All-League Honorable Mention honors and has worked hard to make a five-stoke per round improvement this season. Excited for him to play in the Division 2 state finals this weekend,” Harper Creek boys golf coach Tony Evans said.

The Battle Creek Enquirer Athlete of the Week is presented by Oaklawn Hospital. To submit a nominee for Athlete of the Week, email [email protected].

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