Who should be the American-Statesman girls and boys athlete of the week?
Last week, Westlake proved once again that it has the best Class 6A football squad in the area with a win over upstart Dripping Springs behind a stout defense. Vandegrift eyes capturing the District 25-6A crown in its first win over Round Rock since 2019 and Regents is still the gold standard when it comes to Central Texas private schools.
Several athletes shined and are finalists for the American-Statesman's girls and boys high school athletes of the week, a new feature this year honoring prep students that will be voted on each week by the public.
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Students in all UIL varsity sports are eligible and the poll will launch on Tuesdays, close on Thursdays and winners will be announced Fridays each week.
Take a moment to look at some of the top performances in the last week and vote in our poll below.
Boys athlete of the week nominations
Denim Collins, cornerback, Westlake
The Chaparral junior had nine solo tackles, three assists and an interception in a 29-10 victory over Dripping Springs. For the year Collins has 36 total tackles, 22 of them solo, seven passes defensed and one interception for the state's No. 2 team in Class 6A.
Reed Jerome, linebacker, Lampasas
The Badger sophomore had 17 tackles, two interceptions and a blocked kick in a 42-13 victory over Taylor. Jerome help lead a Badger defense that is only allowing 10 points per district game. He's chipped in three interceptions as well.
Coy Stutts, quarterback/defensive back, Thorndale
The Bulldog senior passed for 351 yards, rushed for 133 yards and accounted for seven TDs in the win over Holland. For the season Stutts is among Central Texas passing leaders with 1,807 yards and 18 touchdowns.
Daemian Wimberly, defensive end, Vandegrift
The Viper senior had 15 solo tackles, three assists, three tackles for losses and two sacks in a 30-22 victory over Round Rock in a battle of the top two teams in District 25-6A. An SMU pledge, Wimberly has nine sacks for a team that has won six consecutive games.
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Girls athlete of the week nominations
Sophia Bailey, volleyball, Cedar Park
The senior had 25 kills last week as the Timberwolves defeated two state-ranked teams, Liberty Hill and Rouse in district play. For the season, Bailey has powered 278 kills, served 38 aces and blocked 32 attempts.
Ellie Mattox, volleyball, Vandegrift
The senior set up her teammates in a five-set win over rival Round Rock Friday, recording 48 assists as she spread out the attack. Earlier in the week she doled out 32 assists in a sweep of Stony Point. Mattox has totaled 1,181 assists on the season.
Kamea Uitenham, volleyball, Hendrickson
Uitenham had a great week as the Hawks beat Pflugerville 25-13, 25-15, 25-15 and then pulled even in the district standings with Georgetown by handing the Eagles their first district loss 16-25, 25-21, 18-25, 25-22, 15-9. Uitenham had 25 kills on the week, including 13 in the win over Georgetown.
Faith Zoch, volleyball, Giddings
The junior led her squad in a three-set sweep of Smithville as she filled the stat sheet with 19 kills, 18 digs, seven blocks and 18 assists. She leads a Buffaloes squad that's undefeated in league play (9-0) and 26-14 overall.
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