Vote now for the Wayne/Holmes County Athlete of the Week for April 13-18

The polls are open to vote for the top local high school athletes.

Apr. 20, 2026 at 8:04am

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Readers can now vote for the Wayne/Holmes County Athlete of the Week, with the poll featuring standout performances from local high school athletes in baseball, track and field, and other sports from April 13-18.

Why it matters

This weekly poll allows the community to recognize and celebrate the achievements of top student-athletes in the region, fostering local pride and interest in high school sports.

The details

The Wooster Daily Record is hosting the Athlete of the Week poll, which includes candidates such as Braylen Miller of Triway baseball, who hit two home runs and drove in seven runs, as well as track and field standouts like Gatlin Herman of Waynedale, Teagan Hafner of Wooster, Lillith Dreibelbis of Norwayne, and Caden Race of Orrville. The poll will run from Monday morning through Wednesday afternoon, with the winner announced later this week.

  • The poll opened at 4 a.m. on Monday, April 20, 2026.
  • The poll will close at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, April 22, 2026.

The players

Braylen Miller

A baseball player for Triway High School who hit two home runs and drove in seven runs in a recent game.

Gatlin Herman

A track and field athlete for Waynedale High School who won the discus and shot put events at the Orrville Track Invitational.

Teagan Hafner

A track and field athlete for Wooster High School who won three individual events and finished second in another at the Orrville Track Invitational.

Lillith Dreibelbis

A track and field athlete for Norwayne High School who won the 1600 meters and 3200 meters events at the Orrville Track Invitational.

Caden Race

A track and field athlete for Orrville High School who won the 100 meters and pole vault events at the Orrville Track Invitational.

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What’s next

The winner of the Wooster-area Athlete of the Week poll will be announced later this week.

The takeaway

This weekly poll provides an opportunity for the community to recognize and celebrate the hard work and achievements of local high school athletes, fostering a sense of pride and engagement with the region's sports programs.