As the 2025-26 school year kicks off, the excitement is palpable among athletes and fans alike in Lake Worth Beach! The Palm Beach Post has revived its popular “Athlete of the Week” voting, celebrating exceptional high school talent in our area. This year, there’s a new twist—two athletes will be honored each week, one boy and one girl, with separate polls for each. So, get ready to cast your votes!

Last week, Kenneth Wagner from Cardinal Newman made waves in the Cross Country scene, securing third place at the Park Vista Cobras Invite with an impressive time of 17:27.2. Such performances set a high bar for our local athletes as they vie for the coveted title of Athlete of the Week.

Nominate Your Favorites!

Voting for this week’s nominations is open until Friday afternoon, giving you a chance to support your favorites! Nominations can be submitted until Sunday at 6 PM. To nominate an athlete, simply email Alex Peterman at apeterman@gannett.com, including the athlete’s name and their standout statistics.

In Week 10, the nominees for the Boys Athlete of the Week include:

  • Jacorrion McCrary, Spanish River: Junior, three touchdowns in the district championship victory over Boca Raton.
  • Jaxson Mariconi, Santaluces: Junior, six touchdowns and 204 yards with 9 out of 10 passes completed in a 42-13 win against Lake Worth.
  • Phillip Michely, Somerset Canyons: Junior, two receptions for 103 yards and two touchdowns in a 42-7 triumph over Clewiston.
  • Marcus Benavente, Spanish River: Junior, clocked in at 17:47.7, finishing first at the Boca Raton City Championship in Cross Country.
  • Leonardo Mitcheltree, Forest Hill: Senior, shot an impressive 35, achieving the best individual score in a regular season match against Lake Worth.

To find out more about the nominees and the voting process, check out the full article on the Palm Beach Post.

Exciting Times Ahead

As we embrace this school year, other exciting events are on the horizon. The publication of the Styrian school sports calendar is also approaching, with competitions already scheduled for the 2025-26 academic year. These events, including regional championships and preparatory contests, will be school-related, ensuring a lively competitive spirit among students.

For updates regarding any changes or cancellations, visit the homepage under “Current Information on Competitions” at Bildung Steiermark. If you have any questions about the competitions, reach out to Bernd Singer via email at bernd.singer@bildung-stmk.gv.at.

Let’s rally behind our local athletes, celebrate their achievements, and make this school year unforgettable!