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Amstutz, Butler honored by Sun-Star for standout playFree Access


Lupin Amstutz always seemed to be around the ball whenever the MCHS girls soccer team played. She gave opposing defenses headaches with her constant activity. Photos by Matt Johnson

Lupin Amstutz always seemed to be around the ball whenever the MCHS girls soccer team played. She gave opposing defenses headaches with her constant activity. Photos by Matt Johnson

Each spring, the Merced Sun-Star rolls out its list of the top winter sports athletes from the region.

This year, two Mariposa County High School athletes were selected as being among the best in their respective sports.

Lupin Amstutz, a sophomore at MCHS, was selected as an All-Area Girls Soccer standout. Skylee Butler, meanwhile, was chosen as an All-Area Female Wrestler.

Amstutz put together quite the season. She was selected as a All-League First Team member in the Southern League. The attacking midfielder/forward was the leading goal scorer for the Grizzlies this year, building upon a successful freshman campaign.

Her strong play helped lead Mariposa to an 11-3-2 record and a second place finish in the league. The Grizzlies qualified for the playoffs as well, but were downed by Ben Holt College Prep Academy.

Butler is a junior at MCHS. She is developing into one of the top female wrestlers the school has ever had.

She capped off a strong regular season by advancing deep into the postseason. She became the first MCHS girl to compete at the state tournament. She also finished fifth overall in the 121 pound weight class as the Sac-Joaquin Section Masters tournament.

Skylee Butler

Skylee Butler

The Sun-Star Girls Basketball Player of the Year was Merced High’s Khya Martin. The Girls Wrestler of the Year is Los Banos High’s Kiana Daniels, while the Girls Soccer Player of the Year is El Capitan’s Anaya Shelton.

To view the complete article, visit www.mercedsunstar.com/sports/article241508801.html

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