Previously: VOTE: The News-Press Athlete of the Week sponsored by Elevate Home Services for Sept. 9-14
The News-Press Athlete of the Week sponsored by Elevate Home Services winner for Sept. 9-14 was Riverdale volleyball player Olivia Znotens. She captured 1,841 of the 4,066 cast or 45.28%. To be selected for the poll, she posted 18 kills, 2 aces, and 22 digs for the Raiders in a 3-1 win against North Fort Myers.
To vote in this week’s poll, scroll to the bottom of this article.
Here are the nominees for Sept. 16-21:
Football offense
Cole Hayes, Riverdale
Hayes rushed for a career-high 336 yards and five touchdowns on 28 carries in a 43-27 win against Cypress Lake on Friday.
Football defense
Jayden Reyes, Cape Coral
Reyes had two interceptions, including a pick-6, to help the Seahawks defeat Estero 39-7 on Friday. He also had a 79-yard touchdown reception in the win.
Boys cross country
Nazayer Franco, Cape Coral
Franco came in second at the SFCA King’s Invitational, finishing with a time of 17:16.30 on Saturday.