Butte High sophomore Reece Johnson and Butte Central freshman Beau McGree are this week’s Leskovar Honda Athletes of the Week.

The honors come after the two had another big week on the diamond for their schools.

Johnson takes home the girls’ honor after accounting for five Butte High hits in games against Helena Capital and Missoula Big Sky. The second baseman and Bulldog leadoff hitter went 1 for 2 with a triple, a walk and two runs scored Thursday as Butte High beat Capital 10-1 at Stodden Park.

Johnson then went 3 for 4 with a walk, a run scored, a stolen base and four runs batted in as Butte High fell 14-12 in the regular-season finale to Big Sky Saturday in Missoula.

She has given the Bulldogs a solid glove at second base while setting the table for the Butte High offense at the plate. Johnson also plays volleyball and basketball for the Bulldogs.

McGree helped Butte Central close the season with two wins last week. He went 1 for 1 with a run scored as the Maroons routed Townsend 16-1 Thursday at 3 Legends Stadium. The next day, the Central catcher drove in a key run as BC topped Lone Peak 5-3 in Belgrade.

BC coach Richie O’Brien said the McGree dropped down a couple of bunts. Plus, his blocking behind the plate was a key to the victory over Lone Peak.

“They had bases loaded or guys on second and third it seemed like every inning, but Beau is so good at his job that I don’t even sweat,” O’Brien said. “He is a little guy. He takes a beating back there and just always has a smile on his face.”

For the third year, Leskovar Honda, home of the 20-year, 200,000-mile warranty, is teaming up with the ButteCast to honor the finest student-athletes from the Mining City to encourage more children to get up, get out and try all kinds of sports and activities.

Photo of Johnson courtesy Alycia Holland Photography. Photo of McGree provided by Jacqueline Photography.