The polls are open!
It's time to vote for the Halifax Health Volusia-Flagler Boys Athlete of the Week for the week of Oct. 12-17.
Two weeks ago, DeLand swimmer Paul Dobyns captured the honors, claiming 88% of the votes. Dobyns won the 100-yard backstroke with a time of 1:00.27 at the Five Star meet. He also placed third in the 100-yard butterfly (56.14), as the Bulldogs defended their team title.
The Daytona Beach News-Journal gathers nominees for upcoming polls from across the area via email at cvinel@usatodayco.com. Please send a player's name, school and notable statistics for a given week. Submissions are due no later than 8 a.m. every Monday.
To round out the ballot, our staff also picks athletes from scores and stats posted online or submitted by local coaches. Athletes for all in-season sports, except football, are eligible. The News-Journal recognizes the local gridiron stars with our weekly game balls story.
Voting in the online poll will close at 10 a.m. Sunday.Emailed votes will not count.
Cross-country
Mack Jones, New Smyrna Beach: The sophomore sped to second with a time of 18:28.1 at the Volusia/Flagler Freshman-Sophomore Championship.
Juan Watson, Warner Christian: The senior placed sixth with a time of 18:24.1 at the East River Invitational.
Golf
Ayden Epstein, New Smyrna Beach: The senior fired a 2-under-par 64 to win the Volusia/Flagler Tournament. His Barracudas also claimed the team title.
Carson Perry, Spruce Creek: The sophomore shot a 70 to tie for fifth at the Volusia/Flagler Tournament.
Zachary Peterson, Flagler Palm Coast: The sophomore carded a 69 to tie for third during the Volusia/Flagler Tournament.
Editor's Note: We reserve the right to disqualify a candidate or declare a "no contest" if tampering such as bots or offering to pay for voting is evident. Please respect the integrity of the vote the way these athletes respect the integrity of the game.
This article originally appeared on The Daytona Beach News-Journal: VOTE: Volusia-Flagler Boys Athlete of the Week for Oct. 12-17 presented by Halifax Health