Athlete of the Week: Gerrion Grim Wins Top Prize

Fort Zumwalt South pitcher Gerrion Grim had a good game on the mound and, as a result is the Patch Athlete of the week.

While with a loss in sectionals, Grim and the Bulldogs will always have the District tournament. Grim was spectacular and his fans noticed. He won a tight Athlete of the Week contest by just one vote.

Here's :

Who was the St. Charles County player of the week beginning on May 14??

• Gerrion Grim—: 3 votes (33 percent)
• Kyle Kramer—Orchard Farm: 2 votes (22 percent)
• Mackenzie Crawford—: 2 votes (22 percent)
• D.J. Hickey—: 2 votes (22 percent)

A big reason why the Fort Zumwalt South Bulldogs are Class 4, District 8 champions is the pitching arm of Gerrion Grim. The senior, , was on the mound for the Bulldogs on Friday when South dispatched favored Francis Howell 5-3 to win the title. Grim tossed a complete game for the win. He struck out seven, walked two and gave up just two earned runs to earn the win.

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Patch wants to thank everyone who voted. Remember, this whole contest is just for fun and bragging rights. 

Have your own nomination? Email your Athlete of the Week nomination to Joe Barker at stpeters@patch.com and we'll do our best to put them in the mix next week!