Poll results: Alton outside hitter is southwestern Illinois Athlete of the Week

Ahmad Lathan
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Grace Carter of Alton High School is the winner of the Belleville News-Democrat Athlete of the Week, as selected by readers of bnd.com.

Carter, a senior, had 8 kills in 23 attempts with 15 points and 6 service aces during the Redbirds’ 1-1 stint against Lutheran North and Belleville West.

Carter received 78% of the votes after the Knights’ win streak continues this season.

Here are this week’s other nominees:

  • Aidan Welch, Althoff Catholic High School, Senior, Midfielder: Welch scored 4 goals — including a goal that was ranked No. 3 on ESPN SportsCenter Top 10 — and 2 assists as the Crusader went 5-1 during the week.

  • Liam Bivins, Columbia High School, Junior, Defensive Midfielder: Bivins scored 2 goals in the Eagles’ 5-1 victory over Highland.

  • Ella Artis, Alton High School, Senior, Setter: Artis notched 17 assists as the Redbirds went 1-1 against Lutheran North and Belleville West.

  • Karen Lewis, Alton High School, Senior, Middle Blocker: Lewis had 9 kills in 19 attempts with 8 points and 3 service aces this past week as the Redbirds went 1-1 against Lutheran North and Belleville West.

The poll ended at 10 a.m. Friday.

To be clear, this poll is not scientific. In fact, we invite you to vote as many times as you want. It’s all for fun, BND readers.

The next athlete of the week poll will appear on the BND’s website — www.bnd.com — at 5 a.m. Wednesday. Please email nominations to alathan@bnd.com.