The polls are open!
It’s time to vote for the Volusia-Flagler-St. Johns Athlete of the Week for the week of April 4-9. All in-season sports will be eligible.
Last week, Spruce Creek softball star Haley Yeary took home a decisive win with over 32% of the nearly 20,000 votes that were cast. The Stetson commit had three hits and three runs scored as the Hawks defeated DeLand 10-5.
The News-Journal and Record gather nominees from scores and stats e-mailed to the sports desk during the week by coaches across the area. Coaches can email nominees to sports@news-jrnl.com.
Voting begins each Monday and closes at 10 a.m. Thursday. Votes are restricted to once per device per hour.
To see the newest poll, click here.
Last week’s results:Volusia-Flagler-St. Johns High School Athlete of the Week poll: April 4
Flag football stars:These 5 ‘electric’ playmakers shined at the Volusia-Flagler Five Star flag football tournament
Baseball
Tyler Boyeson, Spruce Creek: The freshman shook off a crash into the outfield wall and delivered the go-ahead hit in the sixth inning as the Hawks defeated University 2-1 in the Five Star Conference tournament final.
Enrique Castillo, Tocoi Creek: The junior launched the first home run in school history in a 3-0 win over University Christian.
Hunter Pankey, Bartram Trail: The Stetson commit tossed a six hitter, striking out two in a 2-0 home win over Parkview (Ga.).
Softball
Madeline Manuel, Ponte Vedra: The senior went 4 for 5, doubled twice and drove in five runs as the Sharks knocked off rival Nease 13-5.
Veronica Puckett, Deltona: The junior had five hits, four runs scored, four RBIs and two stolen bases in Five Star tournament victories against Taylor and University.
Emma Wood, Matanzas: The Embry-Riddle commit tallied a pair of three-hit games last week, finishing a double shy of the cycle against Atlantic and scoring three runs against FPC.
Track and Field
Hailey Bruce, Father Lopez: The javelin thrower broke the school record Friday at the Carl Friedland Memorial Meet. She broke it on all three of her throws during the event.
Dylan Freet, Tocoi Creek: Freet finished second in the shot put and won the discus event at last week’s meet.
Aidan Dixon, Atlantic: Finished the men’s 800m with a personal best and new school record of 1:56.98.
Paige Brammer, St. Joseph Academy: Ran a 5:40 mile at the Bolles Mile Showcase.
Tennis
Kayla McLaughlin, Ponte Vedra: Played a tense and difficult match against Spruce Creek to clinch a team victory. The match was tied 3-3 and McLaughlin’s match was the last on the court. She pulled out the win at 5-7, 7-6 (7-3) (10-7).
McLaughlin is currently 12-2 at No. 2 doubles.
Melissa Perman, Spruce Creek: Won at No. 2 singles and No. 1 doubles against Ponte Vedra on Friday to finish the regular season with an undefeated singles record of 16-0 and doubles record of 14-2.
Boys volleyball
Carson Pliapol, Spruce Creek: The sophomore had 28 kills in a four-set win over Creekside, upping his total to 385 for the season, in addition to 74 aces.
Lacrosse
Ryann Frechette, Bartram Trail: Had 20 points (12 goals, eight assists) along with 13 draw controls in three games last week. Frechette currently has 66 goals, 37 assists and 105 draw controls for the season.
Weightlifting
Jackson Oldham, Father Lopez: The regional champ had a 335 bench and 275 clean and jerk last week.
Travis Burnett
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