It's time to cast your votes for the Seacoast Athletes of the Week! This week, we're celebrating standout performances from May 4-9, featuring nominees from Marshwood, Dover, Spaulding, Winnacunnet, Oyster River, Portsmouth, STA, PCA, and Traip. Whether you're cheering for a rising star or a seasoned athlete, your vote counts. The polls are open until midnight on Thursday, May 14, and winners will be announced on Friday, May 15. Want to nominate an athlete for next week? Just email sports@seacoastonline.com—and don't forget to include a photo!
On the boys' side, the action was electric. Marshwood's Boisvert lit up the field with six goals and two assists in a 19-8 win over Class A Noble on May 9, following up a stellar three-goal, two-assist performance against Traip Academy on May 4. Over at Dover, Lopez dominated the tennis court, winning 8-4 at No. 1 singles against Keene, then 8-0 against Spaulding, and 8-5 against Salem—all while going 3-0 in No. 1 doubles. Track star Plante was unstoppable at the Seacoast Freshmen/Sophomore Invitational on May 9, winning the 100m (11.57 seconds), 200m (23.35), 400m (52.72), and the long jump (21 feet 1 inch). In lacrosse, Rath of the Warriors delivered a doubleheader of excellence: six goals and one assist against Alvirne on May 6, followed by four goals and three assists against Timberlane on May 8. Baseball standout Saunders of Oyster River had three hits, two runs, and one RBI in a 9-2 win over Hollis-Brookline on May 7, adding his first career home run against Sanborn on May 4. Teammate Boughton also shined, collecting three hits—including two doubles—and driving in three runs in a 14-2 victory over Merrimack Valley on May 8.
For the girls, the competition was just as fierce. Cory of the Clippers dominated the track, winning the 100m (12.82 seconds) and the 400m (61.12), while also anchoring the 4x400-meter relay team. These athletes have shown incredible drive and skill—now it's your turn to decide who takes the spotlight. Vote today and celebrate the best of Seacoast spring sports!