{
  "id": 2974605,
  "title": "Vote for the first Manitowoc/Sheboygan Athlete of the Week for 2026-27",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/vote-for-the-first-manitowoc-sheboygan-athlete-of-the-week-for-2026-27",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-24T08:03:22.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/vote-first-manitowoc-sheboygan-athlete-080322333.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Last week's sports performances in Manitowoc and Sheboygan were on display, and it's time to cast your vote for the Athlete of the Week. Voting ends at noon on Thursday, August 27. No subscription is required to participate. Nominees for the honor were gathered by the deadline of 5 p.m. on Saturday.\n\nMatthew Koenig from Howards Grove shone brightly with a standout performance in a win against Valders. He carried the ball 21 times for 138 yards, and added a 37-yard touchdown to his impressive tally.\n\nIzzy Brault of Sheboygan North was victorious in her singles match against Oak Creek, prevailing with scores of 6-1, 6-1. This secured the Golden Raiders' 5-2 team triumph.\n\nMason Staudinger from Valders contributed 51 yards on 19 carries, ending the day with a 51-yard touchdown run. Meanwhile, Megan Lamers from Roncalli/Two Rivers claimed the top singles spot with a 6-0, 6-0 victory over New London.\n\nNow it's your turn to decide who earns the title of Manitowoc/Sheboygan Athlete of the Week. Members can cast their vote online until noon on Thursday, August 27.",
  "summary": "Pick the Manitowoc/Sheboygan Athlete of the Week for results from Aug. 17-22 and includes Manitowoc and Sheboygan counties.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
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      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "How to submit and vote for the EZ Cash of Delaware, Inc. Athlete of the week",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/how-to-submit-and-vote-for-the-ez-cash-of-delaware-inc-athlete-of-the",
        "published": "2026-08-24T08:04:37.000Z"
      }
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  "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."
}