{
  "id": 13927320,
  "title": "Anthony Patron, Ember Semmler voted Argus Leader Athletes of the Week",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/anthony-patron-ember-semmler-voted-argus-leader-athletes-of-the-week",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-12T10:06:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/anthony-patron-ember-semmler-voted-100600672.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "From September 28 to October 3, readers voted Sioux Falls Jefferson senior Anthony Patron and Harrisburg senior Ember Semmler as the Argus Leader's Athletes of the Week. Patron secured the boys Athlete of the Week title with 41.4% of the vote. Patron was a force to be reckoned with during the game against Omaha Westview (NE), putting pressure on the quarterback and dominating the run defense. The senior edge rusher recorded two sacks for 15 yards and contributed an additional tackle for a loss, tallying a total of seven tackles. He also scored a 1-yard touchdown.\n\nSemmler was named the girls Athlete of the Week with 56.5% of the vote. Her defensive prowess shone through in two matches during the week. As the Tigers' defensive specialist, Semmler logged 20 digs in a 3-2 loss to Brandon Valley on October 3, following a 3-0 sweep against Huron on October 1. With 14 digs in the latter game, Semmler's contributions were instrumental to Harrisburg's success.",
  "summary": "Sioux Falls Jefferson senior Anthony Patron and Harrisburg senior Ember Semmler were voted the Argus Leader Athletes of the Week from Sept. 28 to Oct. 3.",
  "key_points": [
    "Anthony Patron wins boys Athlete of the Week with 41.4% of votes",
    "Ember Semmler named girls Athlete of the Week with 56.5% of votes",
    "Patron recorded 2 sacks, 7 tackles, and a 1-yard TD in game vs. Omaha Westview"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}