Vote for The Herald’s Prep Athlete of the Week for Oct. 27-Nov. 2

The Athlete of the Week nominees for Oct. 27-Nov. 2. Voting closes at midnight Sunday. The winner will be announced with the next poll and in next Wednesday’s paper.

Last week’s winners

Selena Bangerter | Jackson Cross Country

The senior became a league champion for the fourth straight year as she won the Wesco 4A meet on Oct. 26 by finishing the 5,000-meter course at Granite Falls High School in 18 minutes, 51.16 seconds. Bangerter won The Herald’s Athlete of the Week for Oct. 20-26 by claiming (78.83%) of the votes.

Brody Strandt | Snohomish Football

The senior running back rushed for 230 yards on 29 carries and scored four touchdowns as the Panthers won their first game of the season. Strandt won The Herald’s Football Athlete of the Week for Oct. 20-26 by claiming (76.95%) of the votes.

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This week’s nominees

Mason Davis | Monroe Football

The senior receiver caught five passes for 205 yards and three touchdowns as the Bearcats held off Oak Harbor in double overtime on Nov. 1.

Grady Fournier | Arlington Boys Cross Country

The senior finished second at the 4A District 1/2 Cross Country Championships on Nov. 2 with a personal-record time of 15 minutes, 15.29 seconds to lead the Eagles to the team title.

Sammy Holmer | Lynnwood Volleyball

The senior outside hitter tallied 16 kills and 13 digs on Oct. 28 and followed that up two days later with 20 kills and 14 digs as the Royals became only the second team this season to beat Edmonds-Woodway.

Claire Wright | Darrington Volleyball

The senior outside hitter dominated with 49 kills and 53 digs last week as the Loggers claimed the 1B District 1 Tournament.

Note: The Herald’s Athlete of the Week nominees are chosen based off stats reported to the newspaper, recommendations from coaches and first-hand observations. Stats from games and recommendations for nominees can be sent to sports@heraldnet.com. Nominees must be submitted by 9 a.m. Monday. Did we miss someone? It could be because individual stats were not reported to The Herald. Coaches/scorekeepers: Please report results by 10:30 p.m. on the day of the event.) To participate in the voting, go visit heraldnet.com.

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