Chillicothe Gazette is inviting readers to cast their votes for the Feb. 4-10 Athletes of the Week in both girls and boys categories. The polls are open from 6 a.m. Monday to 6 p.m. Wednesday. Athletes can be nominated by emailing the sports reporter or through X (formerly known as Twitter) for consideration in the next week's poll. Previous winners have been listed, and the current nominees include outstanding performances in basketball and wrestling.

By the Numbers
  • Chillicothe Gazette Girls Athlete of the Week Poll:
    • Emma Garrison: 23 points, 5 rebounds, 6 steals
    • Allie Baker: 16 points
    • Laney Brown: 12 points, 11 rebounds
    • Milee Smith: 23 points, 8 rebounds, 4 steals
  • Chillicothe Gazette Boys Athlete of the Week Poll:
    • Carson Free: 22 points
    • Carson Henneberger: Game-winning 3-pointer
    • Austyn McWhorter: Placed first in 150-pound bracket
    • Ezra Rippeth: 15 points, 3 steals
Bottom Line

The Chillicothe Gazette is providing an opportunity for readers to vote for the standout high school athletes of the week in girls basketball and wrestling. Readers can cast their votes until Wednesday, acknowledging outstanding performances in both the girls and boys categories.