VOTE for the Morris/Sussex Athlete of the Week
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Read about the standout performances and cast your vote for the Morris/Sussex Athlete of the Week. Nominations were submitted by coaches and listed alphabetically. The voting deadline is set for 5 p.m. on Thursday.
Sairam Balaji, a senior striker from Parsippany, led the pack with an impressive eight goals in two wins, including a hat trick in a first-round Morris County Tournament victory. Gabriella Celentano, a senior forward from Pope John, chipped in with a goal and an assist as her team staged an impressive comeback, securing a 3-3 draw against Parsippany Hills in the Morgan's Message dedication game on September 29.
Nora Deckert, a junior midfielder from Kittatinny, contributed six goals as her team had a mixed record of 1-2 last week. Deckert scored a hat trick in a 4-1 victory over Hunterdon/Warren/Sussex at Belvidere. Luca Delli Santi, a junior striker from Sussex Tech, scored his first varsity goal last week, ending with three goals and two assists as Sussex Tech secured a 2-1 win.
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