Seven nominees. Two ballots.
By June Mercer | November 9, 2026
Both Poughkeepsie Journal Athlete of the Week polls for the Nov. 2-8 week went live Sunday, Nov. 9. Vote in the online polls embedded in each Journal article linked in the Sources section below. Nominations come from game information gathered by the Journal throughout the week. Coaches submit stats and game info to Edecker@usatodayco.com before week's end.
Girls Nominees
Chase Harris, Arlington soccer: Harris scored the game-winning goal as Arlington beat Elmira 1-0 in the New York State Class AAA Regional Final, sending the team to the state final four.
Serena Bunga, Millbrook volleyball: Bunga delivered 12 kills and 2 blocks in Millbrook's 3-0 sweep of Pine Plains to win the Section 9 Class C championship.
Amelia Giorgi, Arlington volleyball: Giorgi put up 17 kills, 24 assists, 11 digs and 2 blocks in Arlington's 3-1 win over John Jay for the Section 1 Class AAA championship.
Last week's winner was Julia Martin of Ketcham volleyball, who earned 54 percent of the vote.
Boys Nominees
Elijah Epps, Beacon football: Epps ran 15 times for 274 yards and 3 touchdowns in Beacon's 34-0 win over Marlboro in the Section 9 Class B semifinals.
Lucas Carrozza, Pawling football: Carrozza scored 3 rushing touchdowns in Pawling's 36-0 win over Millbrook/Webutuck in the Section 9 8-man semifinals.
Nathan Clum, Red Hook football: Clum went 10-of-21 passing for 218 yards and 4 touchdowns in Red Hook's 43-14 non-playoff exhibition win over Rondout Valley.
Cameron Clyde, Wappingers volleyball: Clyde totaled 15 kills and 4 aces in Wappingers' 3-0 sweep of Arlington in the Section 1 quarterfinals.
Last week's winner was Kaleb Mako of Ketcham football, who also earned 54 percent of the vote.
How to Vote
Polls close at 8:30 p.m. Sunday. The winner is announced the following morning and placed in the next week's poll.
