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Blythe Knight and Clayton Noah earn Athlete of the Week honors

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Last updated Jun 19, 2026

Blythe Knight and Clayton Noah earn Athlete of the Week honors

Summary

Blythe Knight of North Polk and Clayton Noah of Woodward-Granger have been recognized as the Des Moines Register's Athletes of the Week for June 7-13. Knight anchored North Polk's defense, leading the team to its first girls state soccer championship with a series of shutout victories, culminating in a 1-0 win over North Scott in the final. Noah dominated on the mound for Woodward-Granger baseball, collecting 17 strikeouts in a 9-4 win against West Central Valley. Both players received substantial support in fan voting, with Knight receiving 52% and Noah 54%.

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By the Numbers

•Blythe Knight helped North Polk win its first girls state soccer championship.
•Knight was named the 2A all-tournament team captain.
•Clayton Noah struck out 17 batters against West Central Valley.
•Noah contributed offensively with a double in the same game.
•Both athletes were recognized for their achievements from June 7-13.

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6:00 PMYahoo Sports — Blythe Knight, Clayton Noah are the Register's AOTW winners

What they're saying

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North Polk girls soccer player Blythe Knight and Woodward-Granger baseball player Clayton Noah are the Register's Athletes of the Week.
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