Julia Martin of Ketcham volleyball secured 54 percent of the vote to become the Poughkeepsie Journal girls athlete of the week for October 26 to November 1. Her performance has set the stage for the new vote opening for the week of November 2 to 8.
The Poughkeepsie Journal has launched its latest poll for the girls athlete of the week. Fans and readers can now vote for standout athletes based on nominations submitted by coaches throughout the region. These nominees come from games and player stats collected by the newspaper during the week, with coaches encouraged to send their submissions to Edecker@usatodayco.com before the week closes.
Among the nominees for November 2 to 8 are Chase Harris from Arlington girls soccer, Serena Bunga of Millbrook volleyball, and Amelia Giorgi, also from Arlington volleyball. Each athlete has made significant contributions to their teams in recent matches.
Chase Harris scored the winning goal in Arlington’s 1-0 victory against Elmira in the New York State Class AAA Regional Final. That goal secured Arlington’s advancement to the state final four, a critical win in their season.
Serena Bunga helped Millbrook volleyball clinch the Section 9 Class C championship. She recorded 12 kills and two blocks during Millbrook’s 3-0 sweep over Pine Plains, a dominant performance that pushed the team close to recapturing championship gold.
Amelia Giorgi contributed heavily to Arlington volleyball’s championship win in the Section 1 Class AAA final. Her stats include 17 kills, 24 assists, 11 digs, and two blocks in a 3-1 victory over John Jay, a balanced display across multiple facets of the game.
The voting process runs until 8:30 p.m. on Sunday, with the winner announced the following morning. Each week’s winner will be revealed in the subsequent week’s poll, allowing fans to follow the progression of standout athletes across different sports.
The Poughkeepsie Journal’s ongoing coverage and voting for the girls athlete of the week provide a platform for high school athletes to receive recognition for their performances on the field and court. The nominations depend on detailed reports from coaches, ensuring that the athletes' contributions are measured by concrete game statistics.
This week’s competition highlights a mix of volleyball and soccer talent from schools across the region. The results will reflect the community’s appreciation for those who have made decisive impacts in recent matches. The poll remains open for readers to cast their votes for the standout girls athlete of the week for November 2 to 8.
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