Standard Stars: West Field’s Wyatt Penrod and Box Elder’s Kennadie Blackmer
CONNER BECKER, Standard-Examiner
Box Elder's Kennadie Blackmer rounds the bags during the Utah All-State Softball Invitational on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at 4th Street Park in Ogden.The Standard-Examiner is proud to recognize Northern Utah high school athletes each week with our Standard Stars recipients.
Each week, the Standard sports staff recognizes male and female athletes for their weekly award based on their performance in the previous week’s games or events.
Standard Stars are not limited to team sports and are open to a wide array of extracurriculars and activities.
If you have an athlete or student deserving of a Standard Star, please reach out to us at preps@standard.net with their name, school, team and any supporting info.
STANDARD STARS APRIL 19-25
WYATT PENROD
School: West Field
Sport: Softball
Year: Junior
Week in review: Penrod was a staple in West Field’s 3-0 series sweep of Fremont last week. The junior newcomer finished 7 of 15 for two doubles, two home runs and seven RBI.
KENNADIE BLACKMER
School: Box Elder
Sport: Softball
Year: Junior
Week in review: Blackmer solo homered for a 5-0 shutout home victory over region foe Clearfield last week. Her 20 homers this season ranks first in Utah and 16th nationally.
Connect with prep sports reporter Conner Becker via email at cbecker@standard.net, X @ctbecker and Instagram @standardexaminersports.
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