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The polls are open until 11 a.m. Saturday at PNJ.com. Each weekly winner will be awarded a one-of-a-kind PNJ Athlete of the Week shirt provided by BSN SPORTS. Winners will be contacted within the next two weeks.
Nominees are accepted via email or phone, but will be selected by staff in the absence of submission.
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PNJ Athlete of the Week (Aug. 28-Sept. 2)
Cross Country (Boys): Andrew Beroset, Gulf Breeze - The Dolphins freshman is 2-for-2 in meets this season after placing first in the Patriot Invitational in Pace. Beroset won the race after setting a new school record with a time of 16 minutes, 26.9 seconds, more than 20 seconds ahead of second place Gulf Breeze finished second overall with a team score of 58.
Cross Country (Girls): RaeAnne Tutton, Pensacola Christian Academy - For the third consecutive season, the Warriors senior placed first in the Patriot Invitation. Tutton crossed the finish line with a time of 19:06.6. With five of the top-nine finishers, PCA won the meet with a team score of 21.
Football (Defense): Trenton Henderson, Pensacola Catholic - The sophomore outside linebacker had two sacks and four tackles for loss as part of a seven-tackle performance to help the Crusaders capture a 13-12 win at Escambia.
Football (Offense): John Nicholas, West Florida - The senior quarterback completed 23 of 31 passes for 286 yards and two touchdowns during the Jaguars’ 30-14 home victory over Booker T. Washington.
Football (Special Teams): Miequle Brock Jr., Pine Forest - As part of his four-touchdown performance, the senior running back ripped off an 86-yard kickoff return score to lead the Eagles to a 40-17 home victory against Navarre.
Golf (Boys): Jack Wallace, Tate - The Aggies senior was on the top of the leadership in a pair of events. Wallace shot a 1-under-par 35 to earn a three-shot win at the Cypress Lakes Golf Club. Two days later at the same course, he was four shots ahead of the field after putting up a 36.
Golf (Girls): Gabby Hultstrand, Pensacola - The Tigers junior was the low medalist during a four-team meet at the Stonebrook Golf Club. Hultstrand shot a 1-under-par 35 for a four-shot victory.
Volleyball: Julia Irmen, Navarre - The senior setter averaged 28.5 assists and 9.5 digs while totaling nine aces in eight matches. The Raiders went 7-1 in that stretch, including a runner-up finish at the Labor Day Classic Tournament in Foley, Alabama.
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