Who are the Akron-Area High School Athletes of the Week for Nov. 2-8? Vote now

It’s time to take a look at the standout high school performers from the Akron area last week.

Your vote will determine who will be the Akron-Area High School Athlete of the Week for Nov. 2-8. Each athlete’s credentials are listed above the poll — which will be live until 5 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12. The winners will be announced Friday morning, Nov. 13, on BeaconJournal.com.

Now, let’s meet the candidates, who were selected by the Beacon Journal sports staff based on results submitted to the Beacon Journal and nominations from coaches and athletic directors.

Watch Ohio High School Sports Live on the NFHS Network all season

Here’s a look at the girls nominees, in alphabetical order:

Quinn Macko, Wadsworth volleyball

Totaled 19 kills, five service aces, five blocks and three digs in a four-set win over Olmsted Falls in a Division II regional final after having 24 kills in four-set win over Avon in the semifinal.

Alyssa Maniar, Hudson soccer

Had a hat trick in 4-0 Division II regional final win over Highland.

Samantha Ross, Highland volleyball

Totaled 17 kills, 16 digs and three aces in a straight-set win over Boardman in a Division III regional semifinal and then had 15 kills, 13 digs and 28 service receptions in a five-set loss to Chardon Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin in the final.

Lucy Sveda, Green cross country

Placed fifth in the Division II cross country state meet in school-record time of 17:52.8.