Who should be Texas High School Athlete of the Week? (October 22, 2024)

Which Texas high school athlete had the best week?

Every week, SBLive searched the Lone Star State for the best fall athletes, from cross country to volleyball – all sports except football, which is highlighted separately.

Congratulations to College Station’s Rowen Skinner, who ran away from Texas Athlete of the Week voting last week after winning the UIL 5A District 17 race.

Scroll down, read about the nominees and cast your vote for your winner. The vote ends Sunday, October 27 at 11:59 p.m. Central Time.

If you would like to nominate in a future week, email [email protected].

Editor’s note: Our Athlete of the Week feature and poll are designed to be fun, and we place no limits on how many times a fan can vote during the competition. However, we do not allow votes generated by scripts, macros or other automated means. Athletes who receive votes generated by script, macro or other automated means will be disqualified.

NOMINATED FOR TEXAS HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETE OF THE WEEK

Henley Anderson, Dripping Springs Volleyball

She led the Tigers in two games this week, with 23 in a 3-1 win over Austin Westlake on Tuesday and then with 15 in a win over Austin Lake Travis on Friday.

Keely Anderson, Dickinson volleyball

The senior recorded 40 assists and 14 digs in a 3-0 win over League City Clear Creek on Tuesday, securing the Lady Gators’ second straight playoff berth.

Braden Belew, Midland Christian boys in the field

At the TAPPS 5A District 1 final on Saturday, the junior picked up his third win of the year with a time of 16:11,16.60 on the course at Southwest Christian High School in Fort Worth.

Chloe Cheatham, Cypress Bridgeland Girls Water Polo

The junior scored four goals and had four assists in Friday’s 11-7 win over Round Rock Westwood. On Tuesday, she scored three goals and an assist in a 12-2 win over Houston Stratford.

Harper Counts, Austin Brentwood Christian Academy girls cross country

The junior ran 12:14.31 to take first place in the girls 2-mile race at the TAPPS District 5-2A XC Championships on Saturday in Austin.

Kennedy Crayton, Allen Volleyball

In wins over Plano West and Princeton, the junior totaled 25 kills, 28 digs and four aces for the Lady Eagles.

Ryleigh Davis, Mansfield Lake Ridge Volleyball

Jackson State’s career promise included over 1,500 assists in wins over Crowley and North Crowley last week.

Aizlyn Dewberry, Wink Volleyball

The senior had 20 digs, 3 aces, 3 blocks and 11 digs in a 3-0 win over Bronte on Friday. On the same day, she had 15 kills, 2 aces and digs in a 3-0 Iraan.

Crystal Espinoza, El Paso Ysleta Volleyball

In a 3-0 win over El Paso Mountain View, the junior scored a team-high 17 points and surpassed the 1,000-point mark for her career. She followed with 22 points in a win over El Paso Riverside on Friday.

Claire Ewert, Rockwall-Heath girls water polo

The junior helped the Hawks to an 11-8 victory over Conroe Woodlands College Park in a playoff game on Tuesday. She scored five goals and also contributed one assist.

Genna Gandara, El Paso Eastlake Volleyball

For the 11th time this season, the sophomore recorded 40 or more assists in a game. She had 47 assists and 10 digs in a 3-0 win over El Paso Socorro.

Gracie Hobin, Katy Seven Lakes Volleyball

The sophomore had 16 digs, 15 kills and 13 service points in a 3-1 win over Katy on Tuesday. On Friday, she had 13 kills, 3 blocks and 8 digs in a 3-1 win over Katy Paetow.

Julius Hoxhaj, Boerne champion boys’ water polo

The sophomore scored 19 goals and 4 assists in three wins for the Chargers. On Tuesday, he had eight points in a 25-12 win over San Antonio Churchill. He scored 5 goals in a 24-8 win over San Antonio Brennan on Friday and scored 6 goals in a 20-9 win over San Antonio Alamo Heights on Saturday.

Gracie Lawson, Grandview volleyball

The junior posted a double-double with 34 assists and 11 digs in a 3-0 win over Keene on Tuesday. The week before, she passed 1,500 career assists for the Zebras.

Jurnee Lee, Colleyville Heritage Girls Golf

At the Centennial Invitational on Tuesday, Lee was part of a one-two punch for the Panthers. She took home medalist honors and Colleyville Heritage took first place with a team score of 312.

Charis Mathis, Colleyville Heritage Girls Tennis

In a 10-9 victory over Grapevine, the freshman won the tiebreaker to give the Panthers a victory over the rival Mustangs on Tuesday.

Camille Middleton, Fort Worth Boswell Volleyball

The Prairie View A&M commit had 23 kills, 13 service points, 36 digs and 2 blocks in a 3-2 win over Mansfield Legacy on Tuesday.

Jordyn Moore, Argyle volleyball

The 6-foot-2 senior recorded a triple-double in Tuesday’s 3-1 win over Colleyville Heritage, recording 22 assists, 20 digs and 12 kills. The Colgate Promise now includes more than 2,300 career assistants.

Colton Nealis, Round Rock boys water polo

The sophomore scored seven goals and two assists in the Dragons’ 15-13 win over Austin on Tuesday. The 7 goals represented a season high that had already been achieved twice before.

Sarah O’Dell, Tomball Memorial Volleyball

The 5-foot-11 junior had 14 digs and 18 kills – her first double-double of the season – in the Wildcats’ 3-1 win over Spring Klein Cain on Tuesday.

Sophia Ontiveros, El Paso Canutillo Volleyball

The junior posted season-highs of 59 assists and 17 digs in Tuesday’s 3-2 win over El Paso Andress. With 82 assists in her last two games, she brings her total to 572 this season.

Ella Randall, Katy Taylor Volleyball

In a 3-2 win over Katy on Tuesday, the senior filled the stat sheet with 45 assists, 11 digs, 12 service points and six kills.

Addison Rowe, Carthage volleyball

In a win over Longview Pine Tree, the Ladydawgs got 19 assists, 10 digs and 13 kills from the 6-foot senior.

Julianne Smykla, Austin Valor South girls cross country

At the Valor South Invitational on Oct. 19, the sophomore ran a personal best of 12:30.04 in the 3,200-meter run at Pace Bend Park.

Noah Williams, Houston St. Pius X Boys Cross Country

The junior repeated as TAPPS 6A District 4 champion on Thursday in San Antonio with a time of 16:13.12.

— Cody Thorn | @sblivetx