Vote for Tulare County's High School Athlete of the Week

Readers can vote for their favorite local sports stars through April 3

Mar. 30, 2026 at 9:20pm

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A dynamic, cubist-inspired illustration depicting various high school sports scenes, with the players and equipment fragmented into sharp, overlapping geometric shapes and planes in a vibrant color palette.A community-driven celebration of the athletic talents and competitive spirit of local high school students.Visalia Today

Visalia Times-Delta/Tulare Advance-Register readers can now vote for their favorite high school athletes in Tulare County. The poll closes at noon on Friday, April 3, and there are no restrictions on voting. Readers can vote for athletes across various sports, including golf, softball, baseball, and track and field.

Why it matters

This weekly poll allows the local community to recognize and celebrate the achievements of high school student-athletes in Tulare County. Voting for the Athlete of the Week helps shine a spotlight on the hard work and talent of these young sports stars.

The details

The nominees for the week of March 30 to April 3 include Drew Acosta (boys golf, Redwood), Erin Fawkes (softball, Golden West), Jiannah Freitas (softball, Tulare Union), Eli Palomino (baseball, El Diamante), Madden Pasos (baseball, Exeter), Truett Pettyjohn (baseball, Redwood), Wyatt Ruby (boys track and field, Redwood), and Aubree Terrazas (softball, Mission Oak). Readers can vote for their favorite athlete on the Visalia Times-Delta website.

  • The poll closes at noon on Friday, April 3, 2026.

The players

Drew Acosta

A golfer for Redwood High School who placed fourth as an individual at the annual Tribe Invitational, shooting a 71 on the Par 72 course.

Erin Fawkes

A softball player for Golden West High School who pitched a complete game, firing eight strikeouts to anchor the Trailblazers to a 9-3 victory versus Lemoore. She also had a two-run double on offense.

Jiannah Freitas

A sophomore softball player for Tulare Union High School who unleashed a home run and finished with three hits, four RBIs, and two runs in an 8-5 win over Shafter.

Eli Palomino

A baseball player for El Diamante High School who hurled seven strikeouts in six frames as the Miners topped Porterville 8-1.

Madden Pasos

A baseball player for Exeter High School who had an outstanding performance in a 13-11 win over Coalinga, blasting a home run and triple to finish with three RBIs and three runs.

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What’s next

The poll closes at noon on Friday, April 3, 2026. Readers can continue to vote for their favorite high school athlete of the week until the deadline.

The takeaway

This weekly poll gives the local community a chance to recognize and celebrate the achievements of high school student-athletes in Tulare County. Voting for the Athlete of the Week helps shine a spotlight on the hard work and talent of these young sports stars.