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Gainesville Readers Vote for Athlete of the Week
High school sports fans in the Gainesville area can now cast their votes for the top local athlete.
Apr. 7, 2026 at 9:21am
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The Gainesville community celebrates its top high school athletes through a weekly fan vote that recognizes standout performances.Gainesville TodayThe Gainesville Sun has opened its weekly Athlete of the Week poll, allowing readers to vote for the top high school sports performer in the local area. The poll covers the week of March 30 to April 5, with the winner to be announced later this week.
Why it matters
The Athlete of the Week poll is a popular feature that engages the community and celebrates the achievements of local student-athletes. It helps drive interest in high school sports and recognizes the hard work and dedication of the area's top performers.
The details
Readers can vote for their choice of Athlete of the Week by visiting the Gainesville Sun's website and selecting their preferred nominee. The poll will be open until a winner is announced later this week. Nominees are chosen based on their standout performances in games and matches during the specified time period.
- The poll covers the week of March 30 to April 5, 2026.
- Voting is open now and will close when a winner is announced later this week.
The players
The Gainesville Sun
A daily newspaper serving the Gainesville, Florida metropolitan area.
The takeaway
The Athlete of the Week poll is a way for the Gainesville community to show its support for local high school sports and recognize the achievements of student-athletes who excel on the field, court, or track.
