It's time to lace up and make your voice heard! The Palm Beach Post is back with another exciting week of Athlete of the Week voting, and we're celebrating the incredible performances from girls athletes across Palm Beach County.
Before we dive into this week's nominees, a big congratulations to last week's winner, Aubrey Fogel of Seminole Ridge flag football. The senior quarterback was on fire, completing 22 of 31 passes for 296 yards and four touchdowns in a commanding 34-7 win over South Fork. Talk about a standout performance!
Here's a quick reminder: This season, we're doubling the action by naming two athletes of the week each week—one for boys and one for girls. That means two separate polls, and yes, you can vote in both. So, get ready to support your favorite athletes!
Now, let's meet this week's incredible nominees for Girls Athlete of the Week. These young stars have been dominating their sports, and it's your turn to decide who takes the crown.
Softball: Avalowe Fitzgerald, Jupiter — This freshman sensation made waves in the district championship, hitting a home run to back up her own stellar pitching performance. She led Jupiter to an 8-4 victory over Wellington, proving that age is just a number when you've got talent.
Softball: Sierra Cook, Dwyer — The senior stepped up big time in the district championship, smacking two hits—including a home run—to power Dwyer to an 8-2 win over Seminole Ridge. A clutch performance when it mattered most!
Beach Volleyball: Dayana Acevedo, Cardinal Newman — The senior was a force on the sand, leading the Crusaders to an upset victory in the regional semifinals against True North Classical Academy. Her leadership and skill were key to the team's success.
Track and Field: Akari Marshall, Benjamin — Speed is the name of the game for this senior, who blazed through the 100-meter event at regionals with an impressive time of 11.57 seconds, taking first place and setting the stage for bigger things to come.
Ready to cast your vote? Head to the poll below and pick your winner. And if you know an athlete who deserves a nomination, don't hesitate to reach out to Alex Peterman at apeterman@gannett.com with their name and stats by Sunday at 6 p.m. each week.
Let's celebrate the amazing talent in Palm Beach County—vote now and help us crown this week's Girls Athlete of the Week!
