With a week that included playoff action from Augusta-area football teams, regular season flag football clashes, and the start of boys and girls basketball, there was a ton of big time performances through last week. It is now your opportunity to vote for who should be named the Athlete of the Week for Nov. 9-16
Below are the nominees for the Athlete of the Week from this week’s action. The poll will be open until Sunday, Nov. 23 at 5 p.m.
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Readers can nominate local athletes for future polls by emailing sports reporter Dhani Joseph (dajoseph@gannett.com) or messaging him on X (@TheDhaniJoseph).
Mercer Barton, Harlem Football
The senior threw for 244 passing yards and four touchdowns against Heritage.
Malik Tyler, Harlem Football
The senior had 120 rushing yards and a touchdown against Heritage.
Jayden Futrell, Harlem Football
The senior went off for 124 receiving yards and three touchdown catches against Heritage.
Sean Vandiver, Burke County Football
The senior had 221 total yards to go along with three touchdowns in a game against Sonoraville.
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Rashad Carter, Burke County Football
The senior had 87 rushing yards and three touchdowns against Sonoraville.
Jamari Reeves, Burke County Football
The senior rushed for 101 yards on only eight carries versus Sonoraville.
Will Joyner, Burke County Football
The junior contributed 83 receiving yards and a touchdown in a matchup against Sonoraville.
Landen Wright, Burke County Football
The junior had 72 total yards to go along with three touchdowns against Sonoraville.
Jaylen Stone, Westside Football
The senior had 396 passing yards and five touchdowns versus Long Country.
Joshua Crawford, Westside Football
The senior had 81 receiving yards and two touchdowns against Long Country.
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Elliot Jackson, Westside Football
The sophomore had a big time showing, contributing 219 receiving yards and four touchdowns against Long Country.
Turner Stevenson, Aquinas Football
The sophomore threw for 316 passing yards and four touchdowns against Darlington.
Christian Kates, Aquinas Football
The senior had 122 receiving yards and three touchdowns versus Darlington.
Elijah Hutchinson, Aquinas Football
The sophomore had 86 rushing yards and a touchdown against Darlington.
Simiyah Harper, Davidson Flag Football
The senior had 97 rushing yards to go along with a touchdown.
Addisen Odom, Greenbrier Flag Football
The sophomore threw for 112 passing yards on 70% completion percentage.
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Mamie Cate Pangle, Greenbrier Flag Football
The junior rushed for 58 yards and added in a touchdown.
Josalyn Sergent, Grovetown Flag Football
The senior threw for 149 passing yards and a touchdown.
Kayle Elton, Grovetown Flag Football
The junior had 49 rushing yards and a rushing touchdown.
Za’Miyah Jenkins, Josey Girls Basketball
The senior had an 18-point, 16-rebound double-double.
Zakayla WIlliams, Josey Girls Basketball
The senior contributed 14 points to go along with two steals.
Emily McMurray, Greenbrier Girls Basketball
The junior had 23 points and five steals.
Jayla Ayler, Greenbrier Girls Basketball
The sophomore had 20 points and 10 rebounds.
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Cherish Hunt, Greenbrier Girls Basketball
The freshman had a big night, scoring 23 points and adding four steals.
Janiyah Quiller, Evans Girls Basketball
The sophomore went off for 29 points.
Kimariya Hinton, Evans Girls Basketball
The senior had 14 points and nine rebounds.
A’ja Richardson, Richmond Academy Girls Basketball
The freshman had 13 points and six rebounds.
Justin Beckham, Harlem Boys Basketball
The sophomore put up 15 points to go along with five rebounds.
AJ Williams, Harlem Boys Basketball
The junior had 13 points and seven boards.
Ty Shine, Harlem Boys Basketball
The junior had 12 points and eight rebounds.
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Isaiah Richardson, Hephzibah Boys Basketball
The senior had a 25-point, 12-rebound double-double.
This article originally appeared on Augusta Chronicle: Augusta-area high school athlete of the week poll
