Vote for Arizona High School Athletes of the Week, Aug. 31-Sept. 5
Here are the nominees for this week's athletes of the week in polls sponsored by Diamond Kitchen & Bath. Vote in our poll.
This week, The Arizona Republic announced their nominees for High School Athletes of the Week, sponsored by Diamond Kitchen & Bath. The selections are based on performances in Arizona Interscholastic Association-sanctioned sports for the previous week. Voters can now cast their vote for the top choice in each category on azcentral.com and The Republic, with voting closing on September 11th at 6 p.m. MST.
In the girls' division, Kylyn Taylor from Flagstaff, a junior cross-country runner, is a standout performer. She secured first place in the NoPo Invitational in Peoria on September 5th, completing the 5,000-meter course in 17:49.8, which set the state lead.
Shia Chancellor from Surprise, a senior volleyball player at Willow Canyon, also made an impressive impact during a 9-0 week. She contributed to the team's success by recording a total of 89 kills across nine games, leading to their victory in the Wolves Classic Volleyball Tournament in Goodyear on September 5th.
Berkley France from Phoenix, a senior on the volleyball team at Sandra Day O'Connor, was equally instrumental during a 10-0 week. She played a crucial role in the team's triumph at the House of Payne Volleyball Tournament in Chandler on September 5th, contributing with a total of 94 kills and 59 digs across 10 games.
In the boys' category, Daequan Tigue from Glendale, a senior on the cross-country team at Deer Valley, demonstrated exceptional skill. He claimed victory at the Boulder Creek Invitational on September 5th, finishing the 5,000-meter course in 15:38.0.
Jakob Burke from Glendale, also a senior on the cross-country team at Mountain Ridge, showcased his talents by setting a school record in the same event at the NoPo Invitational in Peoria on September 5th. He finished the 5,000 meters in 15:08.0.
Lastly, Jamerrius Anthony from Phoenix, a senior on the football team at Cortez, played a pivotal role in a 42-40 win over Phoenix Washington on September 4th. During the game, he recorded an impressive performance by gaining 269 yards and scoring three touchdowns, along with passing for an additional two touchdowns.
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