Who are the Akron-Area High School Athletes of the Week for Oct. 26-Nov. 1? 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 Oct. 26-Nov. 1. Each athlete’s credentials are listed above the poll — which will be live until 5 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5. The winners will be announced Friday morning, Nov. 6, 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.

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

Alice Arabia, Walsh Jesuit soccer

Scored the only goal in 1-0 victory over Stow in the Division I, Northeast 4 district final.

Kaylee Ingratta, Copley cross country

Placed third in the Division I race in 18:02.1 at the Boardman regional.

Hannah Meese, Hudson soccer

Had a hat trick and two assists in an 8-0 win over Hoover in the Division II, Northeast 7 district final.

Ali Reed, Green soccer

Had two goals and an assist in a 4-3 overtime win over Padua in the Division II, Northeast 5 district final.

Samantha Ross, Highland volleyball

Tallied a team-high 10 kills and added 14 digs, a block and an ace in a three-set district semifinal win over Louisville, and followed that with eight kills in eight attempts and added a block and two digs while only playing two out of three sets in a district semifinal win over Brush.