Vote now for the TCPalm Athlete of the Week! The voting poll will close at noon on Friday. Each winner will receive a unique shirt courtesy of BSN SPORTS and will be notified within one to two weeks of their victory. Submit nominations via email or phone, but winners will be chosen by staff if no submissions are received.
This week’s TCPalm Athlete of the Week nominees include standout performances from various sports. In baseball, Dean Buxton of Master’s Academy pitched a two-hit shutout with 13 strikeouts and one walk while also contributing offensively. Talen Perez of Vero Beach stood out in boys lacrosse with seven goals in a regional quarterfinal win, while Kenan Willard of Vero Beach excelled in boys track and field capturing first in multiple events.
In flag football, Dakota Moberg of Martin County shone with four total touchdowns in a regional semifinal win. Jazmyn Morris of Vero Beach dazzled in girls lacrosse with a stellar performance, and Addison Trotter of Master’s Academy impressed in girls tennis. Nyla Christian of Vero Beach excelled in girls track and field, and Hailey Brereton of St. Lucie West Centennial stood out in softball with a perfect game and multiple wins.
The Athlete of the Week program is proudly sponsored by Mulligan’s Beach House Bar & Grill. Show your support for your favorite local athletes by voting for this week’s deserving nominees!