The clock is ticking and the pressure is absolutely on, fans! You’ve got the power to crown the next Girls Athlete of the Week, but you better move fast because the deadline slams shut at 4 p.m. this Saturday, September 12th. This isn’t some backroom deal, this is for the people, by the people! Dispatch.com readers, that means *you*, can vote once an hour right from your desktop, mobile web, or the Dispatch app. This isn’t just about handing out an award; it’s about celebrating the absolute best high school talent out there. Just last week, Worthington Kilbourne’s Molly O’Leary snagged the Girls Athlete of the Week title. But who takes it this time? That epic decision rests squarely in your hands.
Your Vote Shapes the Girls Athlete of the Week Race and the Stakes Are High
We’ve seen some absolutely electric performances already this season, and the Girls Athlete of the Week award has already recognized some serious contenders. Upper Arlington field hockey’s own Sloane Bunker earned the honor earlier this season on August 29th. And looking back a bit, Bloom-Carroll softball’s Emma Brandt was crowned Girls Athlete of the Week on June 13th, with Lancaster softball’s Kendall Brown getting her moment in the spotlight on June 6th. The rules are crystal clear, folks: once an athlete wins during the regular season, they’re automatically sidelined from the ballot until the postseason. It keeps things fresh, right? But if they haven’t won yet, absolutely, they can be nominated multiple times, keeping that weekly competition absolutely red-hot. Nominations for this very vote officially started on September 8th, so you know these athletes have been putting on a show over the past week to earn their spot.
Don’t Forget The Boys Race and How Your Voice Counts
Now, let’s not forget the guys! The boys’ Athlete of the Week poll is also live, with voting open until 4 p.m. on September 11th. We’ve had some standout athletes recognized there too. Hilliard Darby football’s Braylon Griffith was the Boys Athlete of the Week on August 28th, a name that’s been ringing bells for sure. And we can’t forget the incredible performances earlier in the year, like Bryson Gittins from New Albany baseball on June 20th, Gabriel McNeil from Lancaster track and field on June 12th, and Olentangy track and field’s Joaquin Love grabbing the title on June 5th. Listen up, this is important: emailing your votes? Nope, those won’t count. You gotta go to Dispatch.com and cast your ballot the right way. And just so you know, the Dispatch staff is watching; they reserve the right to pull any ballots or even athletes if they spot any shady voting irregularities. Play fair, and make your voice heard!
So, get ready to make your picks! The deadlines are screaming at us: September 12th for the girls, September 11th for the boys. This is your chance to shine a light on the next big stars. Get those votes in, support your favorite athletes, and let’s see who gets the recognition they’ve earned!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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