It's time to cast your vote for the Dispatch Girls Athlete of the Week, presented by the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center! Eight standout athletes are in the running for this week's honor, and your vote can make the difference. Voting is open until 4 p.m. on May 9, so don't miss your chance to support these talented competitors.

Here's how to participate: Dispatch.com readers can vote once per hour by scrolling down to the ballot below—available on desktop, the Dispatch.com mobile web, or the Dispatch app. No subscription is needed, so everyone can join in the excitement. If the ballot doesn't appear, try refreshing the page or clearing your browser cache to ensure it loads properly.

This weekly recognition celebrates the best of high school sports during the competition season, covering athletes across all disciplines. Last week's winner was Mycah Massey from Pickerington Central, who took home the OSU Wexner Girls Athlete of the Week title—setting the bar high for this week's nominees!

Please remember: votes must be cast through the official ballot, not via email, as emailed votes won't be counted. Nominations and voting are separate processes, so make sure to use the correct method. The athletes were nominated over the past few weeks, with voting starting on May 5.

This award has a rich history of honoring outstanding performers. Past winners include Kendall Owens (Columbus Academy basketball, Jan. 31), Alexis Wooten (Hamilton Township basketball, Jan. 24), and Leah Caudill (Newark Catholic High School, Jan. 17). Other recent standouts include Eloise Gerlach (Watterson swimming, Jan. 10), Kiannah Ingram (Logan Elm basketball, Dec. 22), and Anna Stroup (Madison-Plains basketball, Dec. 13). On the boys' side, athletes like Ty Gilbert (Newark basketball, Jan. 30) and JR Bates (Pickerington North basketball, Jan. 16) have also been celebrated.

Now it's your turn to help choose the next champion. Get ready to vote and show your support for these incredible young athletes!