Vote for the Poughkeepsie Journal Boys Top Postseason Performer

Voting poll for the Poughkeepsie Journal Boys Top Postseason Performer

Mar. 16, 2026 at 8:04am

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The Poughkeepsie Journal has opened voting for the Boys Top Postseason Performer for the winter sports season. Nominations are based on information gathered by the Journal throughout the week, with coaches asked to submit game details and player stats. The weekly winner will be selected and posted in the upcoming week's poll, with voting closing on Sunday nights before the announcement the following morning.

Why it matters

The Poughkeepsie Journal's Top Postseason Performer award recognizes the top high school athletes in the region, highlighting their standout performances and achievements during the winter sports season. This provides an opportunity to celebrate the hard work and talent of local student-athletes.

The details

Several local athletes have been nominated for the Poughkeepsie Journal Boys Top Postseason Performer award, including Troy Speare, Beacon's Quazir Wilson, Spackenkill's Jayden Thompson, and more. The nominees have excelled in a variety of sports, from swimming and track and field to wrestling and basketball.

  • The poll for the Poughkeepsie Journal Boys Top Postseason Performer is now live.
  • Voting will close at 8:30 p.m. on Sunday nights before the announcement the following morning.
  • Troy Speare of FDR swimming won 46% of the total vote share for the March 2-8 period.

The players

Troy Speare

A swimmer for FDR High School.

Quazir Wilson

A senior at Beacon High School who led the Bulldogs to the Section 9 Class A Championship.

Jayden Thompson

A player for Spackenkill High School who led his team to the MHAL championship victory.

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What they’re saying

“Nominations are based on information gathered and received by the Poughkeepsie Journal throughout the week. For consideration, coaches are asked to submit game information and player stats to Edecker@usatodayco.com before the end of the week.”

— Eric Decker, Author

What’s next

Each week's winner will be selected and posted in the upcoming week's poll. Polls will close at 8:30 p.m. on Sunday night before the announcement the following morning.

The takeaway

The Poughkeepsie Journal's Top Postseason Performer award provides a platform to recognize the outstanding achievements of local high school athletes during the winter sports season. By allowing the community to vote, the award celebrates the hard work and talent of these student-athletes, fostering a sense of pride and engagement within the region.