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Who is your favorite Tulare County high school athlete of the week?
TL;DR
Readers can vote for their favorite Tulare County high school athlete of the week until noon on May 15. Nominees include athletes from various sports, showcasing their recent achievements.
Key points
- Voting for favorite athlete closes at noon on May 15
- Nominees include athletes from various sports
- Achievements include league championships and standout performances
Visalia Times-Delta/Tulare Advance-Register readers can now vote for their favorite high school athletes.
The poll closes at noon Friday, May 15. There are no restrictions, so vote now and vote often. Please do not email your votes.
Here are the choices for the week of May 12-15:
- Brooklyn Bawanan, girls track and field, El Diamante: Bawanan claimed the East Yosemite League individual championships in the 100- and 300-meter hurdles.
- Abigail Haslam, softball, Tulare Union: Haslam went 3-for-4 with a home run, two RBIs and two runs scored as the Tribe defeated Mission Oak 11-10.
- Conner Machado, boys track and field, Monache: Machado swept the 800- and 1,600-meter EYL championships, placing first in both events.
- Eli Palomino, baseball, El Diamante: Palomino pitched a complete game 4-0 shutout against Monache, throwing a two-hitter with a pair of strikeouts.
- Demaje Riley, boys track and field, Tulare Union: Riley finished first in the West Yosemite League championship in the long jump.
- Adrian Santa Cruz, boys track and field, Golden West: Santa Cruz won the EYL's 100- and 200-meter championships.
- Graycie Serpa, girls track and field, Redwood: Serpa captured the EYL championships in the 200- and 400-meter races.
- Dynasty Williams, girls track and field, Tulare Western: Williams brought home two first-place medals at the WYL Championships, winning the 100- and 200-meter races.
El Diamante's Brooklyn Bawanan gets a personal best and 2nd in the 300M hurdles at the CIF Central Section Masters Track and Field Championships at Buchanan High’s Veterans Memorial Stadium in Clovis, Calif., May 24, 2025.
How to nominate an Athlete of the Week
Nominations are based on information available to the Times-Delta.
All high school varsity players from Tulare County can be on the ballot. Nominations must be received by Monday morning following that week's games for consideration.
Anyone can nominate an athlete of the week for every sport. Nominate next week’s ballot through email. Readers can email nominations to sports reporter Vongni Yang at vyang2@visaliatimesdelta.com. Please include a player’s statistics and a photo if possible.
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This article originally appeared on Visalia Times-Delta: Vote | Favorite Tulare County high school athlete of the week
Q&A
How can I vote for my favorite Tulare County high school athlete?
You can vote for your favorite athlete by participating in the poll available on the Visalia Times-Delta/Tulare Advance-Register website until noon on May 15.
Who are the nominees for Tulare County athlete of the week?
Nominees include Brooklyn Bawanan, Abigail Haslam, Conner Machado, Eli Palomino, Demaje Riley, Adrian Santa Cruz, Graycie Serpa, and Dynasty Williams.
What achievements did the nominees accomplish recently?
The nominees have achieved significant milestones, such as winning league championships in track and field, hitting home runs in softball, and pitching shutouts in baseball.
