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VOTE: Volusia-Flagler Boys Athlete of the Week for May 4-9 presented by Halifax Health
TL;DR
Voting is now open for the Halifax Health Volusia-Flagler Boys Athlete of the Week for May 4-9. Last week's winner was Matanzas tennis player Stanislav Valenteychik, who received 58% of the votes.
Key points
- Voting is open for Athlete of the Week
- Stanislav Valenteychik won last week
- He received 58% of the votes
- Victory helped Matanzas advance in state tournament
- Halifax Health sponsors the weekly honor
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Stanislav ValenteychikMatanzasClass 3A state quarterfinals
The polls are open!
It's time to vote for the Halifax Health Volusia-Flagler Boys Athlete of the Week for the week of May 4-9.
Last week, Matanzas tennis player Stanislav Valenteychik captured the honors, claiming 58% of the votes. The senior won the clinching tiebreaker in No. 3 singles to push the Pirates past top-seeded Innovation in the Class 3A state quarterfinals.
Halifax Health is partnering with the Daytona Beach News-Journal to honor our Volusia-Flagler area high school athletes every week.
The Daytona Beach News-Journal gathers nominees for upcoming polls from across the area via email at cvinel@usatodayco.com. Please send a player's name, school and notable statistics for a given week. Submissions are due no later than 8 a.m. every Monday.
To round out the ballot, our staff also picks athletes from scores and stats posted online or submitted by local coaches. Athletes for all in-season sports are eligible.
Voting in the online poll below will close at 10 a.m. Saturday. Votes are restricted to once per device per hour. Emailed votes will not count.
Track and field
Jordan Haymon, Flagler Palm Coast: The senior won a Class 4A state championship as a member of the Bulldogs’ 4x400-meter relay team. He also sped to second in the 400-meter dash with a time of 47.82 seconds.
Brison Sullivan, New Smyrna Beach: The senior captured a state title and established a new FHSAA record with a 65.21-meter javelin throw during the Class 3A meet.
Weightlifting
Joseph Abrantes, Father Lopez: Abrantes won a Class 1A state title in the 154-pound weight class, hoisting an Olympic total of 480. He also finished second on the traditional leaderboard.
Brian Begnoche, Spruce Creek: At 199 pounds, the senior claimed a Class 3A state crown with a 615 Olympic total. He ranked third in traditional.
Q&A
Who won the Volusia-Flagler Boys Athlete of the Week for May 4-9?
Matanzas tennis player Stanislav Valenteychik won the honors for the week of May 4-9.
How can I vote for the Halifax Health Volusia-Flagler Boys Athlete of the Week?
You can vote for the Halifax Health Volusia-Flagler Boys Athlete of the Week by participating in the open polls.
What percentage of votes did Stanislav Valenteychik receive?
Stanislav Valenteychik received 58% of the votes to win the Athlete of the Week honors.
What achievement led to Stanislav Valenteychik winning Athlete of the Week?
He won the clinching tiebreaker in No. 3 singles, helping the Pirates defeat the top-seeded Innovation in the Class 3A state quarterfinals.
