News Summary
Jacksonville, Florida, is celebrating Alaysa Chipunov, a senior from Mandarin High School, who has been named the Florida Times-Union Girls Athlete of the Week. Chipunov’s exceptional performance at the Nor’Eastern Classic Beach Run, where she secured first place with a time of 23:09, highlights her athletic prowess. Competing against other talented athletes from the region, her achievement has resonated deeply with the community, which is rallying behind her as they look forward to future voting for new weekly athletes.
Jacksonville Celebrates Alaysa Chipunov as Girls Athlete of the Week!
Jacksonville, Florida, is buzzing with excitement as Alaysa Chipunov, a talented senior from Mandarin High School, has been crowned the Florida Times-Union Girls Athlete of the Week for high school sports in Northeast Florida! This accolade celebrates outstanding athletic performances around the Jacksonville area for the week of September 8-13, 2025. Chipunov’s remarkable achievement at the Nor’Eastern Classic Beach Run has certainly turned heads and captured hearts.
Record-Setting Performance
Alaysa Chipunov captured first place in the Nor’Eastern Classic Beach Run at Jacksonville Beach, finishing with a notable time of 23:09. What a fantastic achievement! This outstanding performance not only secured her the top position in the race but also made her the top pick among Northeast Florida’s star athletes for this week. She outshined some tough competition, including:
- Alyssa Herringdine from Ridgeview in volleyball
- Emmie Lewis representing Creekside swimming
- Isabela Lopez from Providence volleyball
- Stella Moritz in Ponte Vedra golf
- Gianna Vasto from Bolles diving
Her triumph not only showcases her skill and dedication on the track but also her ability to rally support from the community. Many fans and supporters are already voting to see who will be the upcoming Florida Times-Union Girls Athlete of the Week for September 15-20, 2025.
How Voting Works
If you’re interested in participating in the voting for the next athlete, it’s super easy! The Times-Union gathers nominations based on competitors’ scores, statistics, and recommendations from coaches across Northeast Florida. Coaches can send in their nominations via email to [email protected] until 7 p.m. on Saturdays. Voting kicks off every Monday morning and wraps up at 10 a.m. on Thursdays. Just remember to only cast one vote per device each hour!
The voting is available online at jacksonville.com/sports. However, be mindful that the Times-Union reserves the right to disqualify candidates or void votes if any tampering is detected, including the use of bots or unethical practices. After all, fairness is essential, and athletes hold the integrity of their sports in high regard!
Northeast Florida Sports Highlights
The excitement in Northeast Florida doesn’t stop with Chipunov’s outstanding achievement. The region has witnessed an array of incredible athletic performances recently:
- A junior scored an impressive 203.45 points in a dual meet against Atlantic Coast.
- A sophomore recorded 34 kills in volleyball victories over Ponte Vedra and Tocoi Creek.
- Another sophomore achieved a personal best time of 18:47, finishing second in the Katie Caples Invitational.
- A standout junior in swimming won the 100-yard (51.26) and 200-yard (1:51.17) freestyle events at the Lake Brantley Patriot Invitational.
- A sophomore set a record of 1:50.66 in the 200 free at the Frank Holleman Invitational.
- A senior clinched the individual race at the Raider Invite with a time of 21:47.2.
- A junior earned MVP honors as the Barracudas streaked through five competitors at the Battle at the Beach.
- A junior made a stellar performance with a score of 76, contributing to the Sharks’ victory at the Jax Beach Varsity Invitational.
On top of celebrating individual athletes, the community is thrilled about the growth of youth sports. The Jaguars Elite flag travel team has welcomed eight teams and over 100 female athletes for the 2025-26 season, emphasizing the commitment to support and nurture young female athletes both on and off the field. Enthusiastic Jaguars officials expressed their dedication to fostering talent in future generations.
To add to the excitement, the Jacksonville Jaguars recently hosted a shopping spree event for 25 athletes of the Jaguars Elite program, in collaboration with Academy Sports + Outdoors. This event underscores the commitment to empowering the next generation of young athletes!
With amazing performances and dedicated support from the community, the future of sports in Jacksonville looks bright!
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Additional Resources
- Florida Times-Union Athlete of the Week Poll – Sept 22, 2025
- Florida Times-Union Athlete of the Week Poll – Sept 15, 2025
- Jaguars Elite Athletes Dominating Flag Football Ecosystem
- Florida Times-Union Athlete of the Week – Avery Hartley
- Best Florida High School Girls Track Athletes (2000-2025)
- Wikipedia: Florida Times-Union
- Google Search: Northeast Florida High School Sports
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Athletics
- Google News: Northeast Florida Athletes
- Google Scholar: High School Athletics
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