Vote for San Angelo Standard-Times Athlete of the Week, presented by City National Bank from Oct. 5-10

The Texas high school sports season is here, and The Standard-Times will continue accepting nominations for City National Bank Athlete of the Week throughout the year.

There was plenty of action and outstanding performances last week as local football, volleyball, cross country and tennis teams competed around West Texas.

The Standard-Times will release a list of finalists for the High School Athlete of the Week each Monday. Here’s how you can nominate a local athlete for next week’s award.

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This week’s poll will be open from Monday to 11 a.m. Thursday. The winner will be announced shortly after.

Chantz Adams, Coleman football – 29 carries for 160 yards rushing and three touchdowns.

Wyatt Clemens, Ballinger football – Completed 24-of-38 attempts for 313 yards passing and four touchdowns, adding 11 carries for 74 yards rushing and one touchdown.

Cohen Ethridge, Menard football – He completed 10-fo-14 attempts for 126 yards passing and two touchdowns, adding 21 carries for 204 yards rushing and four touchdowns.

Jace Helfrich, Harper football – 20 carries for 200 yards rushing and three touchdowns.

Zeyvion Johnson, San Angelo Central football – He had 41 carries for 261 yards rushing and two touchdowns.

Ace Mejia, Colorado football – Completed 15-of-24 attempts for 246 yards passing and three touchdowns with one interception, adding 17 carries for 118 yards rushing and one touchdown.

Hudson Surber, Wall football – Seven catches for 140 yards receiving and three touchdowns.

Layne Ward, Richland Springs football – Completed 3-of-6 attempts for 148 yards passing and three touchdowns with 18 carries for 230 yards rushing and five touchdowns, adding five catches for 92 yards receiving and one touchdown.