We hope everyone enjoyed the much-needed spring break and maybe even got some sun.
The News Herald is back with the athlete of the week poll, but first, congratulations to Bailee Gladden of North Bay Haven, last week’s Florida Power & Light (FPL) athlete of the week.
The athletes listed were chosen from coaches’ nominations and game performances.
We appreciate readers and fans participating in our polls. Be sure to share the poll with friends, family and teammates on social media.
To report scores and stats or nominate the next Athlete of the Week, email sports reporter Banji Bamidele at abamidele@gannett.com.
Voting will remain open until noon Friday.
Jackson Ross, Arnold baseball
In six innings, Ross threw seven strikeouts, allowing only three hits in the 2-1 victory over Marianna.
Cooper Moss, Arnold baseball
Moss hit his third home run of the season in the 10-2 victory over Silverdale Academy.
Joey West, Bay baseball
West in relief threw four strikeouts in three innings, only allowing one run in the 8-7 victory over LAMP (AL).
Jack Peaden, North Bay Haven baseball
Peaden threw six strikeouts in five innings in the 15-8 victory over Hooper Academy.
Hunter Bolinger, Mosley baseball
Bolinger in four innings threw six strikeouts in the 8-0 victory over Karns (TN).
Christian Zediker, Mosley baseball
Zediker threw eight strikeouts in the 9-2 victory over McMinn Central (TN).
Banji Bamidele is a sports reporter for the Panama City News Herald. He can be reached at abamidele@gannett.com or through X, formerly known as Twitter, @AdebanjiBamide1.
This article originally appeared on The News Herald: Vote for the Florida Power & Light (FPL) Athlete of the Week, March 17-22