Vote. The Republic's High School Athletes of the Week, Oct. 19-24
Nominees for this week's polls, sponsored by Diamond Kitchen & Bath. Voting closes at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 29.
Here are this week's nominees for The Arizona Republic's boys' and girls' athletes of the week, sponsored by Diamond Kitchen & Bath. Nominees are based on performances in AIA-sanctioned sports the previous week. Vote for the top selection in each of our polls below. Voting will close at 6 p.m. on Thursday and winners will be announced the next day on azcentral.com and in The Arizona Republic on Saturday. Submit a weekly nominee at static.azcentral.com/sports/high-schools/nominations/ .
Here are this week's nominees, followed by the polls (scroll down on the polls to vote):
Sofia Villone, Tempe Corona del Sol, flag football, Jr.: She recorded four interceptions in a 24-13 win over Marana on Oct. 20, taking over the state lead for most interceptions this season.
Taylynn Butler, Show Low, soccer, Sr.: She scored six goals in a 9-2 win over Holbrook on Oct. 20 and three goals in a 5-0 win over Eagar Round Valley on Oct. 22.
Madelyn Hamblin, Mesa Dobson, swimming, Sr.: She won the 100 back (56.79 seconds) and 200 free (1:52.78) at the Mesa HohoKam City Champs on Oct. 24, setting the state lead for the 100 back and moving up to No. 5 in the state for the 200 free.
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