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Vote now for the Caller-Times High School Athlete of the Week for May 4-9, presented by Apple Dental Center
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Voting is now open for the Caller-Times High School Athlete of the Week for May 4-9, sponsored by Apple Dental Center. Fans can support their favorite athletes by casting their votes.
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Vote now for the Caller-Times High School Athlete of the Week for May 4-9, presented by Apple Dental Center
Veterans Memorial pitcher Jordan Garza celebrates after recording the final out of the Eagles' 5-4 win against PSJA North in Game 1 of the area round series on Thursday, May 7, 2026 at Cabaniss Baseball Field in Corpus Christi.
Veterans Memorial's Trae Hernandez leaps in the air to avoid the baserunner before throwing to first base to complete a double play against PSJA North on Thursday, May 7, 2026 at Cabaniss Baseball Field in Corpus Christi.
Veterans Memorial catcher Ryan Morgan attempts to tag a PSJA North runner out during Game 1 of the area round series on Thursday, May, 7, at Cabaniss Baseball Field in Corpus Christi.
Veterans Memorial's Ryan Morgan bats against PSJA North during Game 1 of the Eagles' area round series on Thursday, May, 7, at Cabaniss Baseball Field in Corpus Christi.
Veterans Memorial's Davian Garcia reacts after hitting a game-tying triple in the fourth inning of Game 1 of the Eagles' area round series against PSJA North on Thursday, May, 7, at Cabaniss Baseball Field in Corpus Christi.
Veterans Memorial's Jordan Garza gets fired up at second base after giving the Eagles the lead in the fourth inning of Game 1 of the area round series against PSJA North on Thursday, May, 7, at Cabaniss Baseball Field in Corpus Christi.
The Veterans Memorial baseball team opened its area round series against PSJA North on Thursday, May, 7, at Cabaniss Baseball Field in Corpus Christi.
Veterans Memorial pitcher Jordan Garza is greeted by his teammates after the Eagles defeated PSJA North in Game 1 of the Class 5A Division I area round series on Thursday, May, 7, at Cabaniss Baseball Field in Corpus Christi.
Veterans Memorial pitcher Jonathan Reyes delivers a pitch against PSJA North on Thursday, May, 7, at Cabaniss Baseball Field in Corpus Christi.
Veterans Memorial head baseball coach Lee Yeager talks to the home plate umpire during Game 1 of the Eagles' area round series against PSJA North on Thursday, May, 7, at Cabaniss Baseball Field in Corpus Christi.
Veterans Memorial pitcher Jordan Garza pitches against PSJA North in the seventh inning of Game 1 of the Class 5A Division I area round series on Thursday, May, 7, at Cabaniss Baseball Field in Corpus Christi.
The Veterans Memorial baseball team opened its area round series against PSJA North on Thursday, May, 7, at Cabaniss Baseball Field in Corpus Christi.
PSJA North players celebrate after scoring a run during Game 1 of the area round series on Thursday, May, 7, at Cabaniss Baseball Field in Corpus Christi.
Veterans Memorial's Chuck Gonzalez, left, fist bumps Jaxon Cantu between innings of Game 1 of the Eagles' area round series against PSJA North on Thursday, May, 7, at Cabaniss Baseball Field in Corpus Christi.
Veterans Memorial head baseball coach Lee Yeager walks towards the dugout during Game 1 of the Eagles' area round series against PSJA North on Thursday, May, 7, at Cabaniss Baseball Field in Corpus Christi.
Veterans Memorial pitcher Davian Garcia pitches against PSJA North during Game 1 of the Class 5A Division I area round series on Thursday, May, 7, at Cabaniss Baseball Field in Corpus Christi.
Veterans Memorial pitching coach Michael Ruiz embraces Jordan Garza after the Eagles defeated PSJA North, 5-4, in Game 1 of the Class 5A Division I area round series on Thursday, May, 7, at Cabaniss Baseball Field in Corpus Christi.
The Veterans Memorial baseball team opened its area round series against PSJA North on Thursday, May, 7, at Cabaniss Baseball Field in Corpus Christi.
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See the photos: Veterans Memorial baseball faces PSJA North in area round series
Veterans Memorial pitcher Jordan Garza celebrates after recording the final out of the Eagles' 5-4 win against PSJA North in Game 1 of the area round series on Thursday, May 7, 2026 at Cabaniss Baseball Field in Corpus Christi.
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See the photos: Veterans Memorial baseball faces PSJA North in area round series
Veterans Memorial pitcher Jordan Garza celebrates after recording the final out of the Eagles' 5-4 win against PSJA North in Game 1 of the area round series on Thursday, May 7, 2026 at Cabaniss Baseball Field in Corpus Christi.
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See the photos: Veterans Memorial baseball faces PSJA North in area round series
Veterans Memorial's Trae Hernandez leaps in the air to avoid the baserunner before throwing to first base to complete a double play against PSJA North on Thursday, May 7, 2026 at Cabaniss Baseball Field in Corpus Christi.
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See the photos: Veterans Memorial baseball faces PSJA North in area round series
Veterans Memorial catcher Ryan Morgan attempts to tag a PSJA North runner out during Game 1 of the area round series on Thursday, May, 7, at Cabaniss Baseball Field in Corpus Christi.
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See the photos: Veterans Memorial baseball faces PSJA North in area round series
Veterans Memorial's Ryan Morgan bats against PSJA North during Game 1 of the Eagles' area round series on Thursday, May, 7, at Cabaniss Baseball Field in Corpus Christi.
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See the photos: Veterans Memorial baseball faces PSJA North in area round series
Veterans Memorial's Davian Garcia reacts after hitting a game-tying triple in the fourth inning of Game 1 of the Eagles' area round series against PSJA North on Thursday, May, 7, at Cabaniss Baseball Field in Corpus Christi.
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See the photos: Veterans Memorial baseball faces PSJA North in area round series
Veterans Memorial's Jordan Garza gets fired up at second base after giving the Eagles the lead in the fourth inning of Game 1 of the area round series against PSJA North on Thursday, May, 7, at Cabaniss Baseball Field in Corpus Christi.
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See the photos: Veterans Memorial baseball faces PSJA North in area round series
The Veterans Memorial baseball team opened its area round series against PSJA North on Thursday, May, 7, at Cabaniss Baseball Field in Corpus Christi.
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See the photos: Veterans Memorial baseball faces PSJA North in area round series
Veterans Memorial pitcher Jordan Garza is greeted by his teammates after the Eagles defeated PSJA North in Game 1 of the Class 5A Division I area round series on Thursday, May, 7, at Cabaniss Baseball Field in Corpus Christi.
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See the photos: Veterans Memorial baseball faces PSJA North in area round series
Veterans Memorial pitcher Jonathan Reyes delivers a pitch against PSJA North on Thursday, May, 7, at Cabaniss Baseball Field in Corpus Christi.
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See the photos: Veterans Memorial baseball faces PSJA North in area round series
Veterans Memorial head baseball coach Lee Yeager talks to the home plate umpire during Game 1 of the Eagles' area round series against PSJA North on Thursday, May, 7, at Cabaniss Baseball Field in Corpus Christi.
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Veterans Memorial pitcher Jordan Garza pitches against PSJA North in the seventh inning of Game 1 of the Class 5A Division I area round series on Thursday, May, 7, at Cabaniss Baseball Field in Corpus Christi.
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The Veterans Memorial baseball team opened its area round series against PSJA North on Thursday, May, 7, at Cabaniss Baseball Field in Corpus Christi.
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PSJA North players celebrate after scoring a run during Game 1 of the area round series on Thursday, May, 7, at Cabaniss Baseball Field in Corpus Christi.
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Veterans Memorial's Chuck Gonzalez, left, fist bumps Jaxon Cantu between innings of Game 1 of the Eagles' area round series against PSJA North on Thursday, May, 7, at Cabaniss Baseball Field in Corpus Christi.
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Veterans Memorial head baseball coach Lee Yeager walks towards the dugout during Game 1 of the Eagles' area round series against PSJA North on Thursday, May, 7, at Cabaniss Baseball Field in Corpus Christi.
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Veterans Memorial pitcher Davian Garcia pitches against PSJA North during Game 1 of the Class 5A Division I area round series on Thursday, May, 7, at Cabaniss Baseball Field in Corpus Christi.
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See the photos: Veterans Memorial baseball faces PSJA North in area round series
Veterans Memorial pitching coach Michael Ruiz embraces Jordan Garza after the Eagles defeated PSJA North, 5-4, in Game 1 of the Class 5A Division I area round series on Thursday, May, 7, at Cabaniss Baseball Field in Corpus Christi.
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See the photos: Veterans Memorial baseball faces PSJA North in area round series
The Veterans Memorial baseball team opened its area round series against PSJA North on Thursday, May, 7, at Cabaniss Baseball Field in Corpus Christi.
A perfect game in baseball and a run to the UIL state tennis championship match headline this week’s Apple Dental Center Athlete of the Week nominees.
London’s Crosby Zeller delivered a perfect game and 11 strikeouts against Raymondville and Calallen’s Drayton Mitchell shined on the mound and at the plate with a home run, five RBIs and 10 strikeouts.
On the softball field, Ingleside’s Kylee Ward helped lead the Mustangs past Cuero with back-to-back complete games, and San Diego’s Cylie Espinosa had a strong outing in the circle and at the plate.
Students can only be named Athlete of the Week once per season, per sport, and athletes from one school cannot win more than three consecutive weeks.
Nominations are due by 5 p.m. Monday and can be submitted through email at ctsports@caller.com, by messaging the Caller-Times through its Facebook page, or on X @CallerSports. Please include statistics or honors for your athlete.
Take a moment to look at some of the top performances in the last week and vote on caller.com or below.
THIS WEEK'S NOMINEES
Audrey Arango and Tristen Dowless, Tuloso-Midway girls tennis — The Tuloso-Midway doubles team reached the Class 4A state semifinals and earned a state medal after winning two matches at the UIL State Tennis Tournament.
Cylie Espinosa, San Diego softball — Espinosa went 3-for-4 with three RBIs and threw a complete game in a playoff win against Jourdanton.
Jayden Guardian, Hebbronville baseball — Guardian tossed a one-hit shutout with 11 strikeouts in a playoff win against Banquete.
Drayton Mitchell, Calallen baseball — Mitchell hit a home run, drove in five runs and struck out 10 over 5 2/3 innings in a playoff win against Needville.
Mika Munoz, Santa Gertrudis Academy softball — Munoz went 4-for-4 with two RBIs in a playoff win against Poth, which included a triple and two RBIs in the first game of the series.
Victoria Torres, Flour Bluff girls tennis — Torres advanced to the Class 5A girls singles state championship match before finishing as the UIL state runner-up.
Kylee Ward, Ingleside softball — Ward threw back-to-back complete games and struck out 16 combined batters in a playoff series win against Cuero.
Crosby Zeller, London baseball — Zeller threw a perfect game with 11 strikeouts in an 8-0 playoff win against Raymondville.
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Who are the nominees for the Caller-Times High School Athlete of the Week for May 4-9?
The nominees for this week include various high school athletes, with specific names typically listed on the voting page.
What is the deadline for voting for the Athlete of the Week?
Voting for the Caller-Times High School Athlete of the Week closes on May 9.
What are the criteria for being nominated as Athlete of the Week?
Athletes are nominated based on their outstanding performances in high school sports during the week.