AOTW: Remi Buchanan
ELECTRA (KFDX/KJTL) — For the third time in her high school career, Electra's Remi Buchanan earns KFDX Athlete of the Week honors.
In wins over Olney and Seymour, Buchanan delivered 13 innings while scattering 11 hits and allowing just two earned runs. She also struck out an impressive 31 batters while allowing just two walks.
She also becomes eligible to win a scholarship courtesy of United Regional Orthopedics at the 2025 Nexstar Sports Awards in July.
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