VALLEY SPORTS REPORT: ATHENS' HILEY, GRAZUL NAMED BISHOP BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION 'ATHLETES OF THE WEEK' (April 17, 2026)

Valley Sports Report
THE VALLEY — Athens junior Gretchan Hiley was dominant in the pitcher's circle, and Athens senior Nick Grazul had a big week at the plate and one great start on the mound. They are the Valley Sports Report / Bishop Brother Construction "Athletes of the Week," for the week ending April 11.

HILEY NAMED BISHOP BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION GIRLS "ATHLETE OF THE WEEK"
Hiley was 3-0 in the circle, allowed just two hits in 16 innings, while striking out 31 and walking seven.

In her last start of the week, Hiley fanned 12 and walked none in a one-hit shutout of Northeast Bradford. She also struck out 14 in a 1-hitter against Williamson.

At the plate, Hiley was 3-for-12 with three runs scored, one RBI, and one stolen base.

Honorable Mentions: Tioga's Kate Kithcart (softball), Tioga's RaeAnne Feeko (softball), Athens' Abby Burgess (track & field), Tioga's Madalyn Rogers (track & field), Waverly's Madison Cron (softball), Waverly's Taylin Gonzalez (softball), Waverly's Delanie Wheeler (softball), Waverly's Brilynn Belles (flag football), Waverly's Mira Kittle (flag football), Waverly's Claire Clonche (flag football), and Sayre's Emma Cole (track & field).

ATHENS' GRAZUL NAMED BISHOP BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION BOYS "ATHLETE OF THE WEEK"
Grazul hit .636 on the week with three multiple hit games, and also threw six no-hit innings in a win.

Grazul had seven hits in 13 at-bats, with six runs scored, two doubles, six RBI, and three stolen bases.

On the mound, Grazul allowed one earned run over six innings in a win over NEB. He fanned 12 and walked three.

Honorable Mentions: Athens' Brendan Cooke (baseball), Tioga's Anthony Powell (baseball), Athens' Duncan Thetga (baseball), Athens' Brady Flynn (baseball), Athens' Kam Wheeler (baseball), and Sayre's Hudson Malanoski (track & field).

Print Friendly Version