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VOTE: Volusia-Flagler Girls Athlete of the Week for May 4-9 presented by Halifax Health
TL;DR
Voting is now open for the Halifax Health Volusia-Flagler Girls Athlete of the Week for May 4-9. Last week's winner was Alyssa Checho from Seabreeze, who received 56% of the votes after pitching two shutouts.
Key points
- Voting is open for the Athlete of the Week
- Alyssa Checho won last week with 56% of the votes
- Checho pitched two shutouts to help her team
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Halifax HealthDaytona Beach News-Journal
Alyssa ChechoSeabreeze
The polls are open!
It's time to vote for the Halifax Health Volusia-Flagler Girls Athlete of the Week for the week of May 4-9.
Last week, Seabreeze softball player Alyssa Checho captured the honors, claiming 56% of the votes. The freshman pitched back-to-back shutouts against Pine Ridge and Bishop Moore to help the Sandcrabs to a district title.
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.
Flag football
Camora Pate, Deltona: The junior scored the go-ahead touchdown on a 100-yard pick-6 vs. Hernando in the Region 2-2A finals. It was her second interception of the game.
Softball
Reese Cianciarulo, Spruce Creek: The junior allowed only two hits in a complete-game shutout of Apopka in the Region 1-7A quarterfinals. She also struck out two batters.
Track and field
Karina Marcelus, Flagler Palm Coast: The senior won the Class 4A state title in the triple jump with a 12.41-meter effort. She also was the runner-up in the 100-meter hurdles.
Mikayla Palmer, Spruce Creek: The senior captured 4A gold in the high jump, clearing 1.72 meters.
Q&A
Who won the Halifax Health Volusia-Flagler Girls Athlete of the Week for May 4-9?
Alyssa Checho from Seabreeze won the honors for the week of May 4-9.
How can I vote for the Halifax Health Volusia-Flagler Girls Athlete of the Week?
You can vote for the Halifax Health Volusia-Flagler Girls Athlete of the Week by accessing the designated voting polls open for this week.
What achievements led Alyssa Checho to win the Athlete of the Week title?
Alyssa Checho won the title by pitching back-to-back shutouts against Pine Ridge and Bishop Moore, contributing to her team's district title.
