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Congratulations to last week’s athlete of the week: Ayonnie Houston of Rutherford.
The preseason wrestler of the year polls are still running and voting will end at noon on Tuesday.
Last week, standout performances in Bay County sports were seen on the court, mat, and fields. The News-Herald has returned with its Athlete of the Week poll, showcasing standout performances across Bay County.
The athletes listed were chosen from coaches’ nominations and game performances.
We appreciate readers and fans participating in our polls. Be sure to share the poll with friends, family and teammates on social media.
Sarah Branch, Bay girls wrestling
Branch earned gold in the 130-pound weight class going an impressive 5-0 at the Buccaneer Winter Classic.
Tor’Rina Rushing, Mosley girls wrestling
Rushing took the top spot in the 190-pound weight class with two victories at the Buccaneer Winter Classic.
Larissa Elliott, North Bay Haven girls wrestling
Elliott won two matches, earning her first place in the 140-pound weight class.
Hayden Hauck, North Bay Haven girls wrestling
Hauck won four of five matches earning her second in the 100-pounds weight class.
Cash Zirkle, Bozeman boys basketball
Zirkle had 27 points, 10 rebounds and six assists to help fuel the Bucks in victory over Ponce De Leon.
Gracelynn Janssen, North Bay Haven girls wrestling
Janssen won three of four matches earning her second in the 115-pounds weight class.
Emylee Perez, North Bay Haven girls wrestling
Perez made it to the 120-pound final where she finished second.
Jamie Hernandez, Bozeman boys basketball
Hernandez had 22 points and five rebounds in the win over Ponce De Leon.
Julia Falgout, North Bay Haven girls wrestling
Falgout won three of four matches earning second at 130-pounds.
Emily Myers, North Bay Haven girls wrestling
Myers won three of four matches earning second at 135-pounds.
McKenzie Rimmer, Mosley girls basketball
Rimmer contributed 10 points,, 10 rebounds and two steals in the 59-39 victory over Arnold.
Jack Mulnix, North Bay Haven boys wrestling
Mulnix won all four matches, earning first place in the 138-pounds weight class at the CPM Border Wars.
Paicey Millrons, North Bay Haven girls basketball
Millrons scored 22 points, five rebounds and four steals in the 48-18 victory over Port St. Joe.
Kaylee Goodpaster, North Bay Haven girls basketball
Goodpaster poured in 11 points, 11 rebounds and five steals in the season debut victory over Port. St. Joe.
Banji Bamidele is a sports reporter for the Panama City News Herald. He can be reached at abamidele@gannett.com or through X, formerly known as Twitter, @AdebanjiBamide1.
2024-12-09 10:05:47
