Each week during the school year, the Naples Daily News will select a player who stood out from the previous week based on coaches’ reports and school nominations sent to sports@naplesnews.com, as well as our own reporting. These players will be voted on every Monday on news-press.com, where readers will have the opportunity to vote on who they think performed best.
The winner of The News-Press Athlete of the Week Poll, sponsored by Elevate Home Service, will receive a T-shirt provided by BSN Sports and a tote bag provided by USA Today High School Sports Awards. Voting closes every Thursday at 10 a.m. Winners will be announced on the @ndnprepzone Instagram page and on Twitter at @ndn_prepzone.
Last week’s winner was Community School golfer Spencer Ives, who received more than 41 percent of the vote.
To vote in this week’s poll, click here or take our poll below.
The nominees for August 26-31 are:
Football Offense
Shawn Simeon, Naples
In a 64-7 win over Barron Collier, he rushed just 10 times for 158 yards and four touchdowns.
Football Defense
Darin Donald, First Baptist
He had six interceptions in the Lions’ 31-7 win over Calvary Christian on Friday.
volleyball
Juliet Van Wagner, Gulf Coast
She dominated Aubrey Rogers, finishing with 17 kills and four aces.
Men’s Golf
Cayden Latreille, Marco Island
He recorded the lowest score at the Naples Classic, shot a 3-under 33 at the Rookery and finished third at the St. John Newman Invitational.
Women’s Golf
Isabella Michetti, Community Schools
He scored 33 points at the St. John Newman Invitational to lead the Seahawks to victory.
Men’s Swimming
Emil Daniyal, Baron Collier
She won two events against Bishop Belo, the 200-meter individual medley and the 100-meter butterfly.
Women’s Swimming
Julia Pieniac, Barron Collier
She won the 200m freestyle and 500m freestyle against Bishop Bellotte.
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