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The Athlete of the Week voting concludes, celebrating the extraordinary performances of Jacksonville’s student-athletes. Readers can engage in voting to decide the standout athletes among first quarter winners, with an emphasis on fair play and integrity. The nominees showcase diverse talents across sports, with notables like Jeremiah Kes in football and Elyanna Perez recognized for remarkable achievements. The upcoming voting cycle promises continued recognition of excellence among local high school athletes.
Jacksonville – The highly competitive Athlete of the Week voting for the 2024-25 school year has concluded, highlighting the impressive performances of local student-athletes in the Jacksonville area. Readers are invited to participate in a special voting opportunity to determine the standout players among the first quarter winners, beginning Tuesday morning. The voting will close at 10 a.m. on Friday, allowing fans of high school sports to show their support for their favorite athletes.
The voting process is designed to be fair and engaging, with each device limited to one vote per hour. Any indications of tampering or attempts to manipulate the voting will lead to disqualification or a declaration of “no contest.” This policy emphasizes the importance of integrity in the competitive spirit of high school sports.
The nominees for the first quarter reflected a broad range of athletic talents across various sports. Among them were:
- Jeremiah Kes from St. Joseph football, who showcased his dual threat by catching six passes for 198 yards and scoring two touchdowns, while also contributing defensively with an interception during a 42-6 victory over Cedar Creek Christian.
- Beckham Cummings from St. Johns Country Day boys golf, a freshman who earned medalist honors with a score of 37 in a match against Christ’s Church.
- Alyssa Hardy from Stanton girls golf, a junior who also claimed medalist honors with a score of 2 over par, contributing to a victory over Fletcher.
- Riley Brownell from Bishop Kenny boys swimming, who secured wins in the 100-yard backstroke and the 100 butterfly, helping his team achieve a second-place finish at the Florida Catholic Invitational.
- Lily Chiang from Stanton girls golf, who earned medalist honors twice in a single week, shooting 34 and 36 in different matches.
- Ava Brinkman from Fleming Island girls diving, who triumphed in the Florida Swimming Pool Association diving championships with a score of 470.75 points.
- Cassandra Wichman from Stanton girls bowling, who demonstrated her skill by averaging 201 over a week, leading her team to multiple victories.
- Max Shaver from Fletcher boys diving, who claimed the Gateway Conference diving championship with a score of 526.95 points, contributing to his team’s success.
- Bailey Forrest from Stanton girls bowling, who earned first place in the Gateway Conference tournament with a remarkable 253 average and a record score of 288.
- Alaysa Chipunov from Mandarin girls cross country, who made history as the Gateway Conference’s first back-to-back girls champion with a finishing time of 19:12.6.
In a recent poll, Elyanna Perez from Paxon football was named the Athlete of the Week for April 14-19 after an outstanding performance where she completed 42 of 57 passes, accumulating 377 yards and nine touchdowns in a district championship game. This remarkable achievement showcases her leadership on the field and highlights the potential of local athletes.
Looking ahead, the voting for the Athlete of the Week for the upcoming period of April 21-26 will start on Monday morning and conclude at 10 a.m. on Thursday. This continues the tradition of recognizing exceptional athletic performances, with coaches able to submit statistics and nominations via email by a Saturday deadline. Notable nominees for this upcoming week will span across sports such as lacrosse, baseball, tennis, and track and field.
Among the recognized talent for the week of April 21-26 is Addie Grek from Episcopal girls tennis, celebrated as the Athlete of the Week after her pivotal role in helping her team secure the Region 2-1A championship.
Additionally, new nominees for the Athlete of the Week for the week of April 28-May 3 have been announced, maintaining the spirited competition and excitement among local athletes. This ongoing recognition promotes healthy rivalry and celebrates the hard work and dedication of Jacksonville’s student-athletes.
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Additional Resources
- Times Union Athlete of the Week Poll – April 28
- Wikipedia: High school athletics in the United States
- Times Union Athlete of the Week Poll – May 5
- Google Search: high school sports Jacksonville
- Florida High School Sports Jacksonville Athlete Poll – First Quarter
- Google Scholar: high school athletics
- Times Union Athlete of the Week Poll – February 24
- Encyclopedia Britannica: high school athletics
- Times Union Athlete of the Week Poll – March 31
- Google News: high school athletic news
