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Poughkeepsie Today
By the People, for the People
Poughkeepsie Journal Seeks Boys Athlete of the Week
Nominations open for outstanding high school sports performances from March 23-29
Mar. 30, 2026 at 2:21pm
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The Poughkeepsie Journal's weekly Athlete of the Week award celebrates the diverse talents and achievements of local high school sports stars.Poughkeepsie TodayThe Poughkeepsie Journal is accepting nominations for its weekly Boys Athlete of the Week award, recognizing top high school sports performances in the local area from March 23-29. Coaches are asked to submit game details and player statistics to the newspaper by the end of the week for consideration.
Why it matters
The Poughkeepsie Journal's Athlete of the Week feature helps celebrate and promote the achievements of local student-athletes, shining a spotlight on their hard work and athletic abilities. This weekly recognition can boost morale, build community pride, and inspire other young people to get involved in sports.
The details
To be considered for Poughkeepsie Journal Boys Athlete of the Week, coaches must submit game information and player stats to the newspaper's sports editor, Edecker@usatodayco.com, before the end of the week. A winner will then be selected and announced based on the nominations received.
- The nomination period is for games and performances from March 23-29, 2026.
The players
Edecker
The sports editor at the Poughkeepsie Journal who is collecting the athlete nominations.
What’s next
The Poughkeepsie Journal will announce the Boys Athlete of the Week winner for the March 23-29 period in an upcoming edition of the newspaper.
The takeaway
The Poughkeepsie Journal's Athlete of the Week program provides valuable recognition for local high school sports stars, helping to celebrate their achievements and inspire the next generation of student-athletes in the community.
