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- calendar_today October 13, 2026
Cast Your Vote for Athlete of the Week
The Herald invites readers to participate in its Athlete of the Week poll for the week of Oct. 4-10. The poll highlights standout performances from local high school sports athletes. Voting is open until midnight Sunday, with the winner announced in the next poll and Wednesday’s print edition.
Recognizing Last Week’s Winner
The previous Prep Athlete of the Week was Ava Urbanozo of Everett volleyball. Urbanozo, a senior setter, recently surpassed the career 2,000 assists milestone. She delivered 73 assists in team victories over Cascade and Marysville Pilchuck. Urbanozo secured the September 26-October 3 award by collecting 349 out of 586 votes, earning 59.56% of the total in last week’s heraldnet voting.
This Week’s Athlete Nominees
- Maggie Christensen | Cascade volleyball
The senior volleyball player led a comeback victory in a five-set match over Marysville Getchell, recording 39 assists on Oct. 6. - Jayvian Ferrell | Lake Stevens football
The senior football player excelled with 241 yards and four touchdowns on just nine carries, helping secure a 55-7 win at Glacier Peak on Oct. 9. - Ava Gonzalez | Everett volleyball
The senior outside hitter powered her team to a decisive three-set win against Monreo on Oct. 8, tallying 26 kills and 10 digs. - Kyla Johnson | Mountlake Terrace girls soccer
The freshman soccer player scored both Terrace goals in the second half of a 2-1 win over Archbishop Murphy on Oct. 6. - Sophie Ross | Darrington volleyball
Ross contributed 17 kills during a thrilling five-set match win over Coupeville on Oct. 8.
How Are Athlete Nominees Chosen?
The Herald’s athlete nominees are selected based on sports statistics provided to the newspaper, coach recommendations, and firsthand observations. Nominees must be submitted by 9 a.m. Monday for consideration in the weekly sports award. Coaches and scorekeepers should report game results by 10:30 p.m. on the day of the event. Individual stats not reported to The Herald may result in missed nominations.
Participate in Weekly Sports Voting
Fans can participate in sports voting by visiting heraldnet.com. To support your favorite high school athletes and help recognize their achievements, cast your vote before the deadline. The results showcase the excitement and talent within the local high school sports community each week.
Share Your Sports Statistics
For coaches and scorekeepers, submitting game statistics and athlete recommendations helps The Herald highlight the achievements of standout student-athletes. Stats and suggestions can be sent to sports@heraldnet.com for inclusion in future weekly polls.
Source: heraldnet.com.
