Vote Now for Gadsden Times Boys Athlete of the Week

Voting open for top high school sports performances from March 28 to April 3

Apr. 6, 2026 at 2:07pm

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Voting is now open for the Gadsden Times Boys Athlete of the Week, featuring the top athletic performances from the Gadsden area high schools for the week of March 28 to April 3. Nominees include players from Boaz, Collinsville, Sardis, and Westbrook Christian. Fans can vote until Thursday at noon to determine the winner.

Why it matters

The Gadsden Times Athlete of the Week award recognizes and celebrates the hard work and achievements of local high school athletes, helping to build community pride and interest in the area's sports programs.

The details

The nominees for Gadsden Times Boys Athlete of the Week include Boaz's Dayton Porter (3 hits, 3 runs, 2 RBIs), Collinsville's Mason McAteer (4 RBIs, 3 runs, 2 hits) and John Paul Barrientos (9 goals), Sardis' Levi Martin (4 RBIs, 4 runs, 4 hits), and Westbrook Christian's Brodie Johnson (10 RBIs, 9 runs in 3 games). Voting will be open until Thursday at noon, with the winner announced shortly after.

  • Voting opened on April 6, 2026.
  • Voting will close at noon on Thursday, April 10, 2026.

The players

Dayton Porter

A player for the Boaz high school team who had 3 hits, 3 runs scored, and 2 RBIs in a game against Pinson Valley.

Mason McAteer

A player for the Collinsville high school team who had 4 RBIs, 3 runs scored, and 2 hits in a game against Sylvania.

John Paul Barrientos

A player for the Collinsville high school team who scored 9 goals in a game against Whitesburg Christian.

Levi Martin

A player for the Sardis high school team who had 4 RBIs, 4 runs scored, and 4 hits in a game against New Hope.

Brodie Johnson

A player for the Westbrook Christian high school team who had 10 RBIs and 9 runs scored in 3 games.

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What’s next

The winner of the Gadsden Times Boys Athlete of the Week award will be announced shortly after the voting closes at noon on Thursday, April 10, 2026.

The takeaway

The Gadsden Times Athlete of the Week award highlights the impressive athletic achievements of local high school students, fostering community pride and interest in the area's sports programs.