Local Outlets Open Athlete-of-the-Week Voting for May 4–9 Performances

Overview

• Regional newspapers across several states, which published their ballots Monday, opened voting on nominees from the week of May 4–9 with most polls closing Thursday or Friday.
• Voting rules differ by outlet, with some allowing unlimited votes until set deadlines and others capping participation to one vote per device per hour.
• Nominee lists are built from coach and reader emails and newsroom stat checks, and outlets post addresses for future submissions to keep weekly ballots stocked.
• Postseason feats headline many slates, including Chandler’s Dylan Lopez throwing a no-hitter and Phoenix Country Day’s Soren Etheridge striking out 16 during Arizona playoff games.
• Winners will be named after polls close in follow-up stories, part of a weekly cycle that boosts community recognition through sponsor-branded ballots across local markets.