Vote: Who is the Advantage Federal Credit Union's Athlete of the Week for Nov. 13-19?
It's time to take a look at the standout performers from Section V.
Your vote will determine who will be the Advantage Federal Credit Union's Athlete of the Week for Nov. 13-19. The players' credentials are listed above the poll — which will be live until 8 p.m. Tuesday. The winner will be announced on our Instagram page Wednesday morning.
Now, let's meet the candidates. And if the poll at the bottom of the page doesn't load, please click here.
John Harding
The senior running back lined up at quarterback for the McQuaid Knights and scored two touchdowns among 105 rushing yards during a loss in the last second of a state quarterfinal game.
Avery Harris
Fairport's girls volleyball star returned from an injury to help the Red Raiders (21-0) complete an undefeated season with an NYSPHSAA Class AAA championship, beating Massapequa 3-0 in the state final.
Zymier Jackson
The East High/World of Inquiry senior had two touchdown passes as he completed 10 of 15 attempts for 192 yards during the team's victory in the Class A state quarterfinals. The quarterback now ranks second (2,803 yards) on Section V's single-season passing yards list.
Kaleigh Lawrence
Fairport's girls swim star placed fifth in the 50-yard freestyle (24.03) and helped the 200 freestyle relay place fourth at the NYSPHSAA Championships.
Tahjmir Mullins
The Monroe junior scored the key touchdown during Monroe's 14-6 win during the Class B state quarterfinals and finished with 179 yards on 23 carries.
Camron Quick
Palmyra-Macedon's sophomore quarterback was named the most valuable player of the Wayne-Finger Lakes Independent League after throwing for three touchdown passes and running for another score in the league final. Pal-Mac defeated Marcus Whitman/Bloomfield 35-6.
Haylie Smith
The Rush-Henrietta junior came in 18th place in the very large field of runners from all types of schools during the cross country state federation championships in Poughkeepsie. "It was hard to get out and you had to keep fighting for your position. I was probably 30th at the mile mark. When we started coming back down the hill, I knew I had to change gears. Nobody passed me after that."
Drew Strollo
LeRoy's running back scored both of the Oatkan Knights' touchdowns during a 21-13 loss to Salamanca in the regional round of the Class C state tournament. Strollo is a senior.
James "J.D." Tette
The Penn Yan senior finished in 18th place among the massive field of runners from schools of all sizes and types in the state federation cross country championships in Poughkeepsie, a week after winning the boys Class C state championship.
Tyson Totten
The Pembroke senior, who is the 2023 Section V 8-man Football Offensive Player of the Year, scored 10 rushing touchdowns as the Dragons defeated Frankfort-Schuyler 107-64 in a state tournament game.
Aidan White
Fairport's senior hitter was named MVP of the NYSPHSAA Division I boys volleyball tournament. White put down 10 kills, four blocks, nine digs during the Red Raiders' 3-0 win over Shenendehowa to complete a perfect 21-0 season with a state championship.
Nazhier Wilson
The Monroe linebacker intercepted two passes, knocked away another and made 15 tackles, including a sack to help the Red Jackets advance to the state semifinals for the first time in team history. Wilson is a senior.
Beau Zeh
The Canisteo-Greenwood running back/linebacker scored both of his team's touchdowns during a 50-16 loss by the Chargers to Clymer/Sherman/Panama in a Class D state quarterfinal. Earlier in the week, the senior was presented the award for Section V Class D Defensive Player of the Year after helping Canisteo-Greenwood win its first sectional championship.
This article originally appeared on Rochester Democrat and Chronicle: Who is the Section V Athlete of the Week for Nov. 13-19? Vote now
