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Flag Football Player of the Week, presented by White Plains Hospital
TL;DR
The nominees for the lohud Flag Football Player of the Week, presented by White Plains Hospital, are now available for voting until May 6. The winner will be announced on social media on May 6.
Key points
- Nominees for Flag Football Player of the Week are announced.
- Voting is open until 3 p.m. on May 6.
- Winner will be revealed on social media.
- Past winners include Juliana DiMarino and Lia Buerkle.
Who will be the lohud Flag Football Player of the Week, presented by White Plains Hospital? It's time to look at the standouts from April 27-May 3.
Check out the nominees in lohud Flag Football Player of the Week, presented by White Plains Hospital, and cast your vote. The athletes' credentials are listed above the fan poll, which will be open until 3 p.m. Wednesday, May 6. The winner will be announced on lohud sports social media on Wednesday.
Past winners this season: Juliana DiMarino, Westlake/Briarcliff, Juliana DiMarino, Westlake/Briarcliff; Lia Buerkle, Putnam Valley; Alexa Keller, Eastchester
Let's meet the candidates.
Lohud Athlete of the Week polls are presented by White Plains Hospital.
Westlake/Briarcliff defeated Putnam Valley 32-7 in flag football action at Westlake High School in Thornwood April 30, 2026.
Westlake/Briarcliff defeated Putnam Valley 32-7 in flag football action at Westlake High School in Thornwood April 30, 2026.
Westlake/Briarcliff defeated Putnam Valley 32-7 in flag football action at Westlake High School in Thornwood April 30, 2026.
Westlake/Briarcliff defeated Putnam Valley 32-7 in flag football action at Westlake High School in Thornwood April 30, 2026.
Westlake/Briarcliff defeated Putnam Valley 32-7 in flag football action at Westlake High School in Thornwood April 30, 2026.
Westlake/Briarcliff defeated Putnam Valley 32-7 in flag football action at Westlake High School in Thornwood April 30, 2026.
Westlake/Briarcliff defeated Putnam Valley 32-7 in flag football action at Westlake High School in Thornwood April 30, 2026.
Westlake/Briarcliff defeated Putnam Valley 32-7 in flag football action at Westlake High School in Thornwood April 30, 2026.
Westlake/Briarcliff defeated Putnam Valley 32-7 in flag football action at Westlake High School in Thornwood April 30, 2026.
Westlake/Briarcliff defeated Putnam Valley 32-7 in flag football action at Westlake High School in Thornwood April 30, 2026.
Westlake/Briarcliff defeated Putnam Valley 32-7 in flag football action at Westlake High School in Thornwood April 30, 2026.
Westlake/Briarcliff defeated Putnam Valley 32-7 in flag football action at Westlake High School in Thornwood April 30, 2026.
Westlake/Briarcliff defeated Putnam Valley 32-7 in flag football action at Westlake High School in Thornwood April 30, 2026.
Westlake/Briarcliff defeated Putnam Valley 32-7 in flag football action at Westlake High School in Thornwood April 30, 2026.
Westlake/Briarcliff defeated Putnam Valley 32-7 in flag football action at Westlake High School in Thornwood April 30, 2026.
Westlake/Briarcliff defeated Putnam Valley 32-7 in flag football action at Westlake High School in Thornwood April 30, 2026.
Westlake/Briarcliff defeated Putnam Valley 32-7 in flag football action at Westlake High School in Thornwood April 30, 2026.
Westlake/Briarcliff defeated Putnam Valley 32-7 in flag football action at Westlake High School in Thornwood April 30, 2026.
Westlake/Briarcliff defeated Putnam Valley 32-7 in flag football action at Westlake High School in Thornwood April 30, 2026.
Westlake/Briarcliff defeated Putnam Valley 32-7 in flag football action at Westlake High School in Thornwood April 30, 2026.
Westlake/Briarcliff defeated Putnam Valley 32-7 in flag football action at Westlake High School in Thornwood April 30, 2026.
Westlake/Briarcliff defeated Putnam Valley 32-7 in flag football action at Westlake High School in Thornwood April 30, 2026.
Westlake/Briarcliff defeated Putnam Valley 32-7 in flag football action at Westlake High School in Thornwood April 30, 2026.
Westlake/Briarcliff defeated Putnam Valley 32-7 in flag football action at Westlake High School in Thornwood April 30, 2026.
Westlake/Briarcliff defeated Putnam Valley 32-7 in flag football action at Westlake High School in Thornwood April 30, 2026.
Westlake/Briarcliff defeated Putnam Valley 32-7 in flag football action at Westlake High School in Thornwood April 30, 2026.
Westlake/Briarcliff defeated Putnam Valley 32-7 in flag football action at Westlake High School in Thornwood April 30, 2026.
Westlake/Briarcliff defeated Putnam Valley 32-7 in flag football action at Westlake High School in Thornwood April 30, 2026.
Westlake/Briarcliff defeated Putnam Valley 32-7 in flag football action at Westlake High School in Thornwood April 30, 2026.
Westlake/Briarcliff defeated Putnam Valley 32-7 in flag football action at Westlake High School in Thornwood April 30, 2026.
Westlake/Briarcliff defeated Putnam Valley 32-7 in flag football action at Westlake High School in Thornwood April 30, 2026.
Westlake/Briarcliff defeated Putnam Valley 32-7 in flag football action at Westlake High School in Thornwood April 30, 2026.
Westlake/Briarcliff defeated Putnam Valley 32-7 in flag football action at Westlake High School in Thornwood April 30, 2026.
Westlake/Briarcliff defeated Putnam Valley 32-7 in flag football action at Westlake High School in Thornwood April 30, 2026.
Westlake/Briarcliff defeated Putnam Valley 32-7 in flag football action at Westlake High School in Thornwood April 30, 2026.
Westlake/Briarcliff defeated Putnam Valley 32-7 in flag football action at Westlake High School in Thornwood April 30, 2026.
Westlake/Briarcliff defeated Putnam Valley 32-7 in flag football action at Westlake High School in Thornwood April 30, 2026.
Westlake/Briarcliff defeated Putnam Valley 32-7 in flag football action at Westlake High School in Thornwood April 30, 2026.
Westlake/Briarcliff defeated Putnam Valley 32-7 in flag football action at Westlake High School in Thornwood April 30, 2026.
Westlake/Briarcliff defeated Putnam Valley 32-7 in flag football action at Westlake High School in Thornwood April 30, 2026.
Westlake/Briarcliff defeated Putnam Valley 32-7 in flag football action at Westlake High School in Thornwood April 30, 2026.
Westlake/Briarcliff defeated Putnam Valley 32-7 in flag football action at Westlake High School in Thornwood April 30, 2026.
Westlake/Briarcliff defeated Putnam Valley 32-7 in flag football action at Westlake High School in Thornwood April 30, 2026.
Westlake/Briarcliff defeated Putnam Valley 32-7 in flag football action at Westlake High School in Thornwood April 30, 2026.
Westlake/Briarcliff defeated Putnam Valley 32-7 in flag football action at Westlake High School in Thornwood April 30, 2026.
Westlake/Briarcliff defeated Putnam Valley 32-7 in flag football action at Westlake High School in Thornwood April 30, 2026.
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Westlake/Briarcliff flag football takes on Putnam Valley. See photos
Westlake/Briarcliff defeated Putnam Valley 32-7 in flag football action at Westlake High School in Thornwood April 30, 2026.
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Westlake/Briarcliff flag football takes on Putnam Valley. See photos
Westlake/Briarcliff defeated Putnam Valley 32-7 in flag football action at Westlake High School in Thornwood April 30, 2026.
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Westlake/Briarcliff flag football takes on Putnam Valley. See photos
Westlake/Briarcliff defeated Putnam Valley 32-7 in flag football action at Westlake High School in Thornwood April 30, 2026.
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Westlake/Briarcliff flag football takes on Putnam Valley. See photos
Westlake/Briarcliff defeated Putnam Valley 32-7 in flag football action at Westlake High School in Thornwood April 30, 2026.
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Westlake/Briarcliff flag football takes on Putnam Valley. See photos
Westlake/Briarcliff defeated Putnam Valley 32-7 in flag football action at Westlake High School in Thornwood April 30, 2026.
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Westlake/Briarcliff flag football takes on Putnam Valley. See photos
Westlake/Briarcliff defeated Putnam Valley 32-7 in flag football action at Westlake High School in Thornwood April 30, 2026.
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Westlake/Briarcliff flag football takes on Putnam Valley. See photos
Westlake/Briarcliff defeated Putnam Valley 32-7 in flag football action at Westlake High School in Thornwood April 30, 2026.
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Westlake/Briarcliff flag football takes on Putnam Valley. See photos
Westlake/Briarcliff defeated Putnam Valley 32-7 in flag football action at Westlake High School in Thornwood April 30, 2026.
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Westlake/Briarcliff flag football takes on Putnam Valley. See photos
Westlake/Briarcliff defeated Putnam Valley 32-7 in flag football action at Westlake High School in Thornwood April 30, 2026.
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Westlake/Briarcliff flag football takes on Putnam Valley. See photos
Westlake/Briarcliff defeated Putnam Valley 32-7 in flag football action at Westlake High School in Thornwood April 30, 2026.
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Westlake/Briarcliff flag football takes on Putnam Valley. See photos
Westlake/Briarcliff defeated Putnam Valley 32-7 in flag football action at Westlake High School in Thornwood April 30, 2026.
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Westlake/Briarcliff flag football takes on Putnam Valley. See photos
Westlake/Briarcliff defeated Putnam Valley 32-7 in flag football action at Westlake High School in Thornwood April 30, 2026.
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Westlake/Briarcliff flag football takes on Putnam Valley. See photos
Westlake/Briarcliff defeated Putnam Valley 32-7 in flag football action at Westlake High School in Thornwood April 30, 2026.
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Westlake/Briarcliff flag football takes on Putnam Valley. See photos
Westlake/Briarcliff defeated Putnam Valley 32-7 in flag football action at Westlake High School in Thornwood April 30, 2026.
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Westlake/Briarcliff flag football takes on Putnam Valley. See photos
Westlake/Briarcliff defeated Putnam Valley 32-7 in flag football action at Westlake High School in Thornwood April 30, 2026.
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Westlake/Briarcliff flag football takes on Putnam Valley. See photos
Westlake/Briarcliff defeated Putnam Valley 32-7 in flag football action at Westlake High School in Thornwood April 30, 2026.
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Westlake/Briarcliff flag football takes on Putnam Valley. See photos
Westlake/Briarcliff defeated Putnam Valley 32-7 in flag football action at Westlake High School in Thornwood April 30, 2026.
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Westlake/Briarcliff flag football takes on Putnam Valley. See photos
Westlake/Briarcliff defeated Putnam Valley 32-7 in flag football action at Westlake High School in Thornwood April 30, 2026.
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Westlake/Briarcliff flag football takes on Putnam Valley. See photos
Westlake/Briarcliff defeated Putnam Valley 32-7 in flag football action at Westlake High School in Thornwood April 30, 2026.
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Westlake/Briarcliff flag football takes on Putnam Valley. See photos
Westlake/Briarcliff defeated Putnam Valley 32-7 in flag football action at Westlake High School in Thornwood April 30, 2026.
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Westlake/Briarcliff flag football takes on Putnam Valley. See photos
Westlake/Briarcliff defeated Putnam Valley 32-7 in flag football action at Westlake High School in Thornwood April 30, 2026.
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Westlake/Briarcliff flag football takes on Putnam Valley. See photos
Westlake/Briarcliff defeated Putnam Valley 32-7 in flag football action at Westlake High School in Thornwood April 30, 2026.
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Westlake/Briarcliff flag football takes on Putnam Valley. See photos
Westlake/Briarcliff defeated Putnam Valley 32-7 in flag football action at Westlake High School in Thornwood April 30, 2026.
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Westlake/Briarcliff flag football takes on Putnam Valley. See photos
Westlake/Briarcliff defeated Putnam Valley 32-7 in flag football action at Westlake High School in Thornwood April 30, 2026.
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Westlake/Briarcliff flag football takes on Putnam Valley. See photos
Westlake/Briarcliff defeated Putnam Valley 32-7 in flag football action at Westlake High School in Thornwood April 30, 2026.
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Westlake/Briarcliff flag football takes on Putnam Valley. See photos
Westlake/Briarcliff defeated Putnam Valley 32-7 in flag football action at Westlake High School in Thornwood April 30, 2026.
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Westlake/Briarcliff flag football takes on Putnam Valley. See photos
Westlake/Briarcliff defeated Putnam Valley 32-7 in flag football action at Westlake High School in Thornwood April 30, 2026.
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Westlake/Briarcliff flag football takes on Putnam Valley. See photos
Westlake/Briarcliff defeated Putnam Valley 32-7 in flag football action at Westlake High School in Thornwood April 30, 2026.
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Westlake/Briarcliff flag football takes on Putnam Valley. See photos
Westlake/Briarcliff defeated Putnam Valley 32-7 in flag football action at Westlake High School in Thornwood April 30, 2026.
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Westlake/Briarcliff flag football takes on Putnam Valley. See photos
Westlake/Briarcliff defeated Putnam Valley 32-7 in flag football action at Westlake High School in Thornwood April 30, 2026.
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Westlake/Briarcliff flag football takes on Putnam Valley. See photos
Westlake/Briarcliff defeated Putnam Valley 32-7 in flag football action at Westlake High School in Thornwood April 30, 2026.
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Westlake/Briarcliff flag football takes on Putnam Valley. See photos
Westlake/Briarcliff defeated Putnam Valley 32-7 in flag football action at Westlake High School in Thornwood April 30, 2026.
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Westlake/Briarcliff flag football takes on Putnam Valley. See photos
Westlake/Briarcliff defeated Putnam Valley 32-7 in flag football action at Westlake High School in Thornwood April 30, 2026.
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Westlake/Briarcliff flag football takes on Putnam Valley. See photos
Westlake/Briarcliff defeated Putnam Valley 32-7 in flag football action at Westlake High School in Thornwood April 30, 2026.
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Westlake/Briarcliff flag football takes on Putnam Valley. See photos
Westlake/Briarcliff defeated Putnam Valley 32-7 in flag football action at Westlake High School in Thornwood April 30, 2026.
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Westlake/Briarcliff flag football takes on Putnam Valley. See photos
Westlake/Briarcliff defeated Putnam Valley 32-7 in flag football action at Westlake High School in Thornwood April 30, 2026.
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Westlake/Briarcliff flag football takes on Putnam Valley. See photos
Westlake/Briarcliff defeated Putnam Valley 32-7 in flag football action at Westlake High School in Thornwood April 30, 2026.
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Westlake/Briarcliff flag football takes on Putnam Valley. See photos
Westlake/Briarcliff defeated Putnam Valley 32-7 in flag football action at Westlake High School in Thornwood April 30, 2026.
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Westlake/Briarcliff flag football takes on Putnam Valley. See photos
Westlake/Briarcliff defeated Putnam Valley 32-7 in flag football action at Westlake High School in Thornwood April 30, 2026.
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Westlake/Briarcliff flag football takes on Putnam Valley. See photos
Westlake/Briarcliff defeated Putnam Valley 32-7 in flag football action at Westlake High School in Thornwood April 30, 2026.
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Westlake/Briarcliff flag football takes on Putnam Valley. See photos
Westlake/Briarcliff defeated Putnam Valley 32-7 in flag football action at Westlake High School in Thornwood April 30, 2026.
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Westlake/Briarcliff flag football takes on Putnam Valley. See photos
Westlake/Briarcliff defeated Putnam Valley 32-7 in flag football action at Westlake High School in Thornwood April 30, 2026.
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Westlake/Briarcliff flag football takes on Putnam Valley. See photos
Westlake/Briarcliff defeated Putnam Valley 32-7 in flag football action at Westlake High School in Thornwood April 30, 2026.
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Westlake/Briarcliff flag football takes on Putnam Valley. See photos
Westlake/Briarcliff defeated Putnam Valley 32-7 in flag football action at Westlake High School in Thornwood April 30, 2026.
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Westlake/Briarcliff flag football takes on Putnam Valley. See photos
Westlake/Briarcliff defeated Putnam Valley 32-7 in flag football action at Westlake High School in Thornwood April 30, 2026.
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Westlake/Briarcliff flag football takes on Putnam Valley. See photos
Westlake/Briarcliff defeated Putnam Valley 32-7 in flag football action at Westlake High School in Thornwood April 30, 2026.
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Westlake/Briarcliff flag football takes on Putnam Valley. See photos
Westlake/Briarcliff defeated Putnam Valley 32-7 in flag football action at Westlake High School in Thornwood April 30, 2026.
Myriam Areche, Yonkers
The junior had three touchdowns and five interceptions in the last week for Yonkers, which had two wins and a tie.
Maddie Cashman, Mamaroneck
The junior had nine touchdowns - seven passing and two rushing - over the last week and had over 600 passing yards.
Taylor Garcia, Walter Panas
The freshman had three touchdowns - two rushing and one receiving - over two games in the last week, along with an extra point. She also had three sacks and 15 flag pulls.
Eve Girardi, Tappan Zee
The senior was 47 for 61 with 386 yards and seven touchdown passes over three games in the last week. Girardi rushed for 144 yards with three touchdowns. She also had 18 flag pulls and an interception.
Della Gonzalez, Byram Hills
The senior had 457 yards and threw for 10 touchdown passes over two games in the last week.
Hera Isakaj, Horace Greeley
The junior had seven touchdowns - four rushing and three passing - over the last week. She threw for 281 yards and also had 14 flag pulls.
Niamh Kelleher, Mahopac
The junior had seven touchdowns - three receiving and four interceptions - over two games in the last week. She also had seven flag pulls.
Eva Monaco, Yorktown
The senior had 75 yards rushing with a touchdown and 75 yards receiving with a touchdown, as well as two interceptions and an interception return for a touchdown.
Elise O'Brien, Ardsley
The junior threw for 315 yards and four passing touchdowns, as well as a sack and seven flag pulls in the last week.
Brianna Owens, Woodlands
The sophomore had six touchdown passes against Irvington last week.
Phil Strum is local sports editor for The Journal News/lohud.
This article originally appeared on Rockland/Westchester Journal News: Flag Football Player of the Week, presented by White Plains Hospital
Q&A
Who are the nominees for Flag Football Player of the Week?
The nominees include Juliana DiMarino from Westlake/Briarcliff, Lia Buerkle from Putnam Valley, and Alexa Keller from Eastchester.
When does voting for the Player of the Week close?
Voting for the Player of the Week closes at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, May 6.
How is the Flag Football Player of the Week winner announced?
The winner will be announced on lohud sports social media on Wednesday, May 6.
What are the past winners of the Flag Football Player of the Week this season?
Past winners this season include Juliana DiMarino, Lia Buerkle, and Alexa Keller.
