News Summary
The latest round of voting for Jacksonville’s Athlete of the Week has commenced, giving the community a chance to support their favorite high school athletes. This week showcases standout performances, including remarkable achievements in golf, soccer, track and field, and softball. Votes can be cast online every hour until the voting closes on Saturday. Let’s rally together to celebrate the incredible talent of our local student-athletes and acknowledge their hard work and dedication.
Jacksonville’s Top High School Athletes of the Week: Time to Vote for the Best!
Hey there, sports fans of Jacksonville! Excitement is brewing in the local high school scene as we kick off the latest round of voting to determine the hottest athletic talent for the week. It’s a fantastic chance for the community to rally behind our talented young athletes, so make sure to stay tuned!
The Voting is Live!
The voting for the Athlete of the Week has officially wrapped up for the 2024-25 season, and now it’s time to focus on the top performances that really stood out. If you’re eager to support your favorite athlete or team, get ready because public voting is now open! The fun begins on Tuesday morning and continues until Saturday at 10 a.m., allowing you to cast one vote per device, every hour. Isn’t that exciting?
You can easily find the voting link at jacksonville.com/sports. This is all about celebrating the incredible achievements of our student-athletes, and every vote counts!
Standout Performances for the Week
Now, let’s highlight some remarkable athletes who made their mark in the past week. A freshman golfer made quite an impact by shooting a fantastic 37, leading the Spartans to victory against Christ’s Church. Talk about a debut performance!
Meanwhile, over in boys soccer, a junior goalkeeper from Episcopal showcased some incredible skills by recording three shutouts in just one week, defending against Orange Park, Paxon, and Christ’s Church. Those defensive moves were on point!
In track and field, an exceptional senior athlete not only won the 400-meter hurdles at the Sam Burley Hall of Fame Invitational in Miami but also set a school and meet record with an incredible time of 52.67. That performance also marked the fastest high school time in the U.S. at that moment in 2025. Now that’s a record worth celebrating!
Softball fans have something to cheer about too! A freshman pitcher was a standout by going 2-0 with an impressive 18 strikeouts in just 14 1/3 innings, allowing only one earned run. Her contributions led the Bartram Trail softball team to a perfect week, showing off her talent and skill on the mound!
Florida Times-Union Athlete of the Week
Speaking of outstanding performances, Taylor Salerno from Fletcher has snagged the title of Florida Times-Union Athlete of the Week for Northeast Florida, thanks to her phenomenal play in women’s lacrosse. With four goals and an assist in a thrilling 17-7 win against Atlantic Coast, Salerno has quickly proven herself as a force to be reckoned with. A total of 11 goals, three assists, and six draw controls so far this season? Impressive!
Her voting victory saw her outshine fierce competitors like Henry Arthur from University Christian boys basketball and Abigail Ciarletto from Sandalwood girls wrestling. A big congratulations to Salerno!
What’s Next?
As we gear up for the next round of voting for the next Athlete of the Week, which covers the period from February 17-22, the nominations are already pouring in from a range of sports, showcasing a rich mixture of talent throughout our local high schools.
The nominations reflect incredible performances from various athletes, ensuring that we’re once again celebrating excellence across multiple sports. Voting will kick off on Monday morning and will close by 10 a.m. Thursday. Don’t miss your chance to support these young stars!
Also, just a side note – our spotlight athlete for the week of April 7-12 was Baldwin’s talented pitcher Hayden Peebles, who displayed exceptional talent with a 1.00 ERA and a whopping 20 strikeouts. Her team claimed the fifth consecutive Gateway Conference championship. What a phenomenal run for these local athletes!
So there you have it! Let’s come together as a community to celebrate our high school athletes. Your votes matter, and every click helps highlight the hard work and dedication poured into these sports. Get ready to cheer on your favorites!
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Additional Resources
- Jacksonville Athlete Poll Final Four
- Times-Union Athlete of the Week Poll: February 24
- Times-Union Athlete of the Week Poll: April 21
- Times-Union Athlete of the Week Poll: April 14
- Wikipedia: High School Sports in the United States
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