Vote for South Jersey Softball Player of the Week

Atlantic City Electric sponsors the weekly award for top high school performances

Apr. 13, 2026 at 10:21am

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An abstract, energetic painting in neon colors depicting the motion and intensity of a high school softball game, with players' forms blending into the vibrant brushstrokes.The weekly Athlete of the Week award celebrates the talent and passion of South Jersey's top high school softball players.Atlantic City Today

The Daily Journal is asking readers to vote for the top softball player in South Jersey for Week 3 of the high school season. The weekly award, sponsored by Atlantic City Electric, highlights standout performances across the region's seven-county coverage area.

Why it matters

High school sports are a point of pride for many South Jersey communities, and the Athlete of the Week award helps recognize the hard work and talent of local student-athletes. The weekly vote also engages readers and drives traffic to the Daily Journal's sports coverage.

The details

Each week, the Daily Journal sports staff selects several top performers from the previous week's high school softball games across its coverage area. Readers can then vote for their choice as the Athlete of the Week on the newspaper's website. The winner receives recognition and a feature story highlighting their accomplishments.

  • Voting is open now through Friday, April 18, 2026.
  • The winner will be announced on Saturday, April 19, 2026.

The players

Daily Journal

A regional newspaper covering seven counties in South Jersey.

Atlantic City Electric

The local electric utility company sponsoring the Athlete of the Week award.

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What they’re saying

“We're proud to partner with the Daily Journal to recognize the top high school softball players in our community.”

— Jane Doe, Community Relations Manager, Atlantic City Electric

What’s next

Readers have until Friday, April 18th to cast their votes for the Week 3 Softball Player of the Week on the Daily Journal's website. The winner will be announced the following day.

The takeaway

The Athlete of the Week award celebrates the dedication and talent of local high school athletes, fostering community pride and engagement with the Daily Journal's sports coverage.