Comets of the Week - April 13, 2026

MALE COMET OF THE WEEK

Name: Emilio Garcia, Jr.
Sport: Baseball
Hometown / High School: Laingsburg / Laingsburg
Accomplishments: Garcia, Jr. pitched seven and one-third innings of scoreless relief to help the baseball team defeat Trine University (Ind.), 16-8. Making his first appearance of the season, he allowed two hits and one walk, while striking out two batters. Garcia, Jr. threw 94 pitches, with 57 strikes.

FEMALE COMET OF THE WEEK

Name: Ella LaMothe
Sport: Golf
Hometown / High School: Grand Blanc / Linden
Accomplishments: On April 3-4, LaMothe earned a spot on the All-Tournament team with a third-place finish at the Polar Beaver Spring Easter Classic, held at the Hidden Creek Golf Club. She tied her career best 36-hole score with a 160 (79-81). On April 10, LaMothe carded an 85 to place 10th of 64 golfers at the Lourdes University (Ohio) Invitational, held at the Legacy Golf Club.