Daily Herald Athlete of the Month nominees for April

Cook County - Katie Taraschewsky, Barrington softball

Taraschewsky, a senior, started the season with a 19-0 record, 1.27 ERA, 5 shutouts, 2 no-hitters, .486 batting average, 8 doubles, 7 home runs and 38 RBI.

DuPage County - Simon Bratt, Wheaton Warrenville South boys volleyball

The senior broke two all-time IHSA records, for aces and kills.

Kane County - Mya Leon, St. Charles East girls soccer

The sophomore helped the Saints stay undefeated to start the season with 27 goals scored.

Lake County - Will Bemrich, Mundelein baseball

The senior threw a no-hitter against Stevenson, one of this three wins in the month. He struck out seven in that game and 34 hitters in his 21 innings.