Athlete of the Week: Kaitlynn O'Neil (Oct. 1, 2025)
Blair softball standout plates 14 runs in 3 games
Blair shortstop Kaitlynn O'Neil throws the ball back to her pitcher Monday at Elkhorn North.
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Blair base runner Kaitlynn O'Neil slides in safe at third base Friday at the Papillion Landing Sports Complex.
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Blair junior Kaitlynn O'Neil keeps an eye on a ball headed toward her feet Tuesday on Zimmerman Field.
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Blair's Kaitlynn O'Neil takes off from second base Friday at the Youth Sports Complex.
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The 2024 Blair High School softball team won its Class B District Final on Friday. Front row, from left: Jacy Schueth, Brooklyn Schroeter, London Larsen, Brooke Janning, Claire Anderson, Alayna Welte and Abby Leggott. Back row: Taya Templar, Parker Steffen, Kaylie Johnson, Regan Blattert, Taytum Macholan, Laynie Brown, Kaitlynn O'Neil, Hannah Heuton, Taylor Munger, Addison Warner, manager Ruby Petersen, Mia McClain and Emmi Hall.
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The Bears' Kaitlynn O'Neil takes off for second base Monday at the Blair Youth Sports Complex.
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The Bears' Kaitlynn O'Neil races from second to third base Monday at the Blair Youth Sports Complex.
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The Blair Bears pose for a photo with their Class B runner-up trophy Monday in Omaha. Front row, from left: Audie Keeling, Leah Chance, Greta Galbraith, Claire Mann, Kalli Ulven, Nessa McMillen, Bria Scott, Joslyn Policky, Sophia Wrich and manager Reese Beemer. Back row: Coach Jennifer Fangmeier, coach Krystal Macholan, coach Rose Klein, Taytum Macholan, Claire Anderson, Brooke Janning, Mia McClain, Kaitlynn O'Neil, Hannah Heuton, Addison Warner, Jacy Schueth, Abby Leggott, Laynie Brown, coach Katie Christensen, coach Kersten Peters and coach Monica Maly.
Nannen Physical Therapy Athlete of the Week Kaitlynn O'Neil totaled 14 RBIs across a three-game Blair softball tournament run. The Bear was honored this week alongside Arlington football player Oliver Ladehoff and Chris Post-Whiteowl of the Fort Calhoun cross-country team.
