Palmerton football player and Salisbury field hockey player are Athlete of the Week winners

Palmerton football player Jameson Trainer and Salisbury field hockey player Lauren Kushma are our Athlete of the Week winners for Week 7 of the 2024-25 season.

Jameson Trainer, Palmerton football

The first-year quarterback threw for 135 yards and two touchdowns, ran for a career-high 268 yards and three TDs, and made six tackles vs. Palisades to lead the Blue Bombers to their second consecutive win.

Lauren Kushma, Salisbury field hockey

Had a hat trick against Lehighton and scored a goal in a 4-0 win over Saucon Valley. (Kushma attends Allentown Central Catholic but plays field hockey for Salisbury because ACC does not have a program.)

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Each week, The Morning Call sports staff will nominate three male and three female senior athletes from Lehigh Valley area schools based on an outstanding performance or other noteworthy accomplishment.

You are invited to vote for these nominees. One male and one female will be named Athlete of the Week.

» Vote at mcall.com/athleteoftheweek

Voting starts Monday and runs each week from 5 p.m. ET on Mondays to 9 a.m. ET on Thursdays, with the winners announced Thursday evening.

Athlete of the Week winners will be eligible for a $500 scholarship to be awarded by Lehigh Valley Orthopedic Institute. In addition to the weekly scholarships, one male and one female Athlete of the Week winner will be awarded with a $10,000 scholarship at the end of the school year. View the official rules.