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Camila Giles from Bishop Kenny has earned recognition as the Florida Times-Union Girls Athlete of the Week for her exceptional performance at the Katie Caples Invitational. With a remarkable personal best of 18:47, Giles not only secured second place individually but also played a key role in leading her team to victory. The competition included numerous talented athletes, demonstrating the strength of sports talent in Northeast Florida. As voting opens for the next athlete of the week, coaches are encouraged to nominate their outstanding players.
Hot Off the Press: Camila Giles Shines Bright in Northeast Florida
Jacksonville, FL – In a thrilling week for local sports enthusiasts, Camila Giles from Bishop Kenny has stolen the spotlight by being named the Florida Times-Union Girls Athlete of the Week for the week of Sept. 15-20, 2025. This incredible recognition comes after her awe-inspiring performance at the Katie Caples Invitational, where she proved to be a force to be reckoned with on the track.
Setting New Personal Bests
Giles truly left her mark at the Katie Caples Invitational by setting a new personal best with a time of 18:47. Not only did she excel individually, finishing second in the race, but she also played a pivotal role in leading the Bishop Kenny team to an impressive team championship. It was a day filled with inspiring performances and electrifying spirit as schools competed fiercely for top honors.
The Competition
Giles topped the votes among other remarkable athletes in Northeast Florida, who also had stunning performances. Among the nominees were:
- Leah Cox from Fletcher diving
- Lillie Eason from Fleming Island volleyball
- Blakely Hammel from Episcopal swimming
- Allison Kelly from Bolles swimming
- Emily Turner from Ridgeview volleyball
- Mollie VanDeusen from Beachside volleyball
- Charlotte Xia from Ponte Vedra golf
With so many talented athletes in the mix, it’s clear that Northeast Florida’s young sports stars are truly putting in the hard work, and their efforts are shining through.
What’s Next?
As the dust settles from last week’s excitement, the Florida Times-Union is gearing up for more action with the opening of voting for the next Girls Athlete of the Week for Sept. 22-27, 2025. Coaches are encouraged to submit their nominations and stats via email until the deadline of 7 p.m. Saturdays. Voting will kick off every Monday morning and wrap up at 10 a.m. on Thursday, with some guidelines in place to ensure fairness. Remember, each device can cast only one vote per hour, and the organization reserves the right to disqualify any candidates or declare votes as “no contest” if any tampering is suspected.
Noteworthy Achievements from the Runners-Up
While Camila Giles is basking in her well-deserved recognition, let’s take a moment to appreciate the exceptional talent showcased by her fellow athletes during this time:
- A senior volleyball player finished with 62 assists and 16 digs in matches against Christ’s Church and New Smyrna Beach.
- A junior golfer was the medalist at the FCA/Creekside Invitational at Deerwood, shooting an impressive score of 66.
- A freshman runner clocked in at 18:38 at the Bale-N-Trail Original, placing third and leading her team to a second-place finish.
- A junior volleyball star recorded 40 kills and 38 digs in thrilling victories over rivals Fernandina Beach and West Nassau.
- A junior secured victory at the Leslie Baker Saints Open with a time of 24:07.9, helping her team achieve a perfect 15-point win.
- A junior swimmer claimed victory in both the 50-yard freestyle (25.97) and the 100 butterfly (1:01.66) at a duel meet with Paxon.
- A senior swimmer took first in both the 200 individual medley (2:08.78) and 100 fly (58.27) at a dual meet against Episcopal.
There’s no doubt, the talent and determination demonstrated by these young athletes show that the future of Northeast Florida sports is bright! So, keep an eye out for the next voting round and support your favorite athlete as they strive for glory!
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- Florida Times-Union: Athlete of the Week Poll – Sept 29, 2025
- Florida Times-Union: Athlete of the Week Poll – Sept 22, 2025
- Jaguars: Elite Athletes in Flag Football
- Jaguars: Prep All-Prep Top 25 Announced
- Wikipedia: High School Athletics in the United States
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