It’s the final showdown of the school year, and the stakes have never been higher. The Southwest Florida Boys Athlete of the Week poll, sponsored by MY Shower Door, is back for one last vote—covering standout performances from May 4 through May 9. This is your chance to crown the season’s ultimate champion, and the winner will take home an exclusive athlete of the week T-shirt from BSN Sports, plus a tote bag courtesy of The News-Press and Naples Daily News.

Every week during the school year, we curate a list of the area’s top high school male athletes based on coach reports and school nominations. From track stars breaking records to baseball pitchers dominating the mound, these nine nominees have earned their spot. Voting is open now through 10 a.m. Thursday, and the winner will be announced on social media. Last week, Gateway pole vaulter Dylan Gourley soared to victory with 49% of the vote—who will take the crown this time?

Let’s meet the contenders for May 4-9:

Bartelt sprinted to a second-place finish in the Class 1A 800 meters at the state meet on May 6, clocking in at 1:55.15. A true display of endurance and grit.

Carmo lit up the track with personal records in both his events, securing runner-up in the 400 meters and a third-place finish in the 200 meters at the Class 2A state meet on May 7.

Johnson dominated the hurdles at the Class 3A state meet on May 8, claiming a state title in the 110 hurdles and a silver medal in the 400 hurdles.

Kluener threw his way to a Class 2A state championship in the javelin on May 7, launching a personal-best toss.

McKenzie was a sprint machine at the Class 3A state meet on May 8, medaling in three events: seventh in the 100, third in the 200, and third in the 400.

Paul leaped to a Class 1A state title in the triple jump on May 6, landing a personal-best mark.

Osceola delivered a clutch performance on the baseball diamond, pitching 6 1/3 innings against Canterbury with nine strikeouts and just one earned run in a 4-2 win—securing the Class 1A-Region 3 final on May 9.

Scott showed strength in the weightlifting arena, winning the Class 1A state title in the Traditional category with a combined lift of 415 pounds in the 119-pound class, and taking second in the Olympic category on May 8.

Thach lifted his way to a Traditional 129-pound weight class state championship with a combined 485 pounds on May 7, helping the Cowboys secure a fourth-place team finish in Traditional.

These athletes have given it their all in the final stretch of the season. Now it’s your turn to decide who deserves the spotlight. Cast your vote before Thursday morning and celebrate the best of Southwest Florida high school sports!