Place your vote for the News Herald Athlete of the Week

Congratulations to last week's athlete of the week winner: Madison Taylor of Bozeman.

This past week we saw Bozeman finish runner-up in the baseball state championship game and several track and field athletes placed at state. There were many standout performances and the athletes listed were determined by a culmination of coaches nominations and researched game performances.

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To report scores and stats or nominate the next Athlete of the Week, email sports reporter Banji Bamidele at abamidele@gannett.com.

Voting will remain open until noon Friday.

Athlete of the Week Nominations

Shakirah Edwards, Rutherford

Edwards took home silver in the state championship high jump (5-3.75)

Margaret Bartlow, North Bay Haven

The junior set a new person-best in the 1,600-meter race with a time of 5:00.89 which was enough for second place and she earned a bronze medal in the 3,200 (10:47.18).

Lily Cobb, Arnold

Cobb took home third in the girl's javelin throw (118'11")

Peyton Gay, Bozeman

Gay took home fourth place in the javelin throw (165'5").

Sammy Freitas, Mosley

Freitas led Mosley in two victories in two spring scrimmages completing 20-of-25 passes for 323 yards and four touchdowns.

Banji Bamidele is a sports reporter for the Panama City News Herald. He can be reached at abamidele@gannett.com or through X, formerly known as Twitter, @AdebanjiBamide1.