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The polls are open for the Bay Area High School Athletes of the Week! Support talented athletes from various sports by casting your votes before 5 p.m. on Wednesday. Noteworthy contenders include standout players from flag football, volleyball, tennis, and water polo. Participate in recognizing hard work and dedication by voting and sending in nominations for future athletes. Voting is crucial to celebrate excellence in sports, so get involved!

Bay Area High School Athletes of the Week: Time to Choose Your Favorites!

Hey there, Bay Area! Are you ready to support our incredible young athletes? It’s that time of the week again! The polls for the Bay Area High School Athletes of the Week are officially open and your votes can make all the difference. Voting will be open until 5 p.m. on Wednesday, so don’t miss your chance to highlight your favorite athletes!

How to Vote

Getting involved is super easy. You can cast your vote multiple times until the deadline, but keep in mind that voting via email won’t count. Make your clicks count, but make sure you stick to the rules! The winners will be announced every Friday both online and in print. This is an awesome opportunity to celebrate the hard work and dedication our young athletes put into their sports!

Meet the Nominees

This week, we have some remarkable contenders who have truly shone during their games last week from September 8 to 13. Here’s a quick rundown of who’s on the ballot:

  • Caeli AuYeung (California Flag Football): What a star! Caeli completed 16 of 25 passes for 193 yards and a touchdown, plus rushed for 34 yards. In another game, she threw 19 of 33 passes for 192 yards and snagged two touchdowns.
  • Emelia Brown (Liberty Volleyball): Emelia is making a splash with 10 kills, 3 aces, and 16 digs helping her team to a thrilling 3-2 victory against Freedom, and she kept contributing in her next game too.
  • Ines Coyne (Acalanes Flag Football): Ines rushed for 65 yards and passed for 57 yards, leading her team to a solid 13-0 win with two touchdowns and tackling skills to match.
  • Isabel Dunn (Granada Flag Football): Isabel stood out with impressive stats, recording 4 receptions for 39 yards and later achieving 8 receptions for 83 yards and a touchdown!
  • Erikka Flores (Castro Valley Flag Football): This quarterback is one to watch! Erikka completed 11 of 15 passes for 100 yards, also rushing for 37 yards and scoring a touchdown.
  • Selena Goodson (Pittsburg Water Polo): Talk about a powerhouse! Selena racked up 25 goals and provided 8 assists throughout the week, helping propel her team forward.
  • Amaira Gupta (Nueva Tennis): Amaira is undefeated in No. 1 singles, winning both of her matches with impressive scores of 6-0, 6-2!
  • Gia Rivera (Notre Dame-Belmont Volleyball): Gia hit it out of the park with 34 kills, 16 digs, and more, boasting a remarkable .407 hitting efficiency over multiple matches.
  • Isela Trujillo (Notre Dame-San Jose Flag Football): Isela played a crucial role in her team’s impressive 4-1-1 record this week.
  • Sofie Zlobinsky (Hillsdale Water Polo): Sofie scored 7 goals and made 2 steals in a win that her team will remember!

Don’t Miss Out!

Whether it’s flag football, volleyball, tennis, or water polo, our athletes are *on fire* and need your support! Remember, you can send in your own nominations for future Athletes of the Week by emailing [email protected] until 11 a.m. every Monday. It’s all about recognizing excellence, so your input is vital!

Just a gentle reminder that using bots or artificial methods for voting is a big no-no. Any misuse could lead to disqualification of those talented athletes. Let’s keep this fair and fun!

Get Voting!

So, make sure to head over and vote for your favorite athlete before the polls close on Wednesday. Each vote counts and shows these young sports heroes that their hard work and determination don’t go unnoticed. And, while you’re at it, consider checking out digital subscriptions for more exciting sports updates!

Happy voting, Bay Area! Let’s show our amazing athletes just how much we appreciate them!

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