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NHCA's Masena, Webb City's Davis named athletes of the week

Published by Lucas Davis
NHCA's Masena, Webb City's Davis named athletes of the week

New Heights Christian tennis player Layla Masena and Webb City cross country runner Rylan Davis have been named this week’s Zimmer Marketing’s Male and Female Athletes of the Week brought to you by JL Mobile Truck and Trailer Repair.

Masena, a sophomore, took first place in the singles play at the Class 1 District 6 tennis tournament in Bolivar. She defeated Monett’s Elizabeth Smith 6-2, 6-1 in the championship. Her record is 23-1 on the season as she awaits the state tournament. 

Davis, a senior, had a strong performance at the 27th Annual East Newton Cross Country Invitational last Saturday. Davis took first in a time of 16 minutes, 53.94 seconds.

Coaches can nominate students for athletes of the week by emailing their name, sport, position and stats/accolades to sports@zrimarketing.com.