The Vermont Varsity Insider highlights the weekly voting for the Boys Athlete of the Week, powered by Delta Dental, allowing sports fans to support standout high school athletes. Voting commenced on March 2 and will close at 9 p.m. on March 5. This week's nominees include notable performances from various sports, showcasing athletes' achievements across the state. Winners will be revealed on March 6. Fans can propose new candidates via email to recognize more talent within Vermont high schools.

By the Numbers
  • Brayden Buchanan won his second consecutive wrestling title, named most outstanding wrestler.
  • Michael Rodriguez Guerrero scored 49 points over two basketball games, including his 1,000th career point.
State of Play
  • Voting occurs solely through burlingtonfreepress.com; emails or social media votes are not accepted.
  • Brayden Buchanan and Maxwell LaPerle's wrestling successes ended significant championship droughts for their schools.
What's Next

As the voting period concludes, anticipation builds for the announcement of the week's winners, working to increase engagement among local athletes and fans. Regular nominations will likely highlight more athletes as seasons progress.

Bottom Line

The Athlete of the Week voting fosters community involvement in high school sports while giving talented athletes the recognition they deserve. Engaging in this voting process enhances local sports culture and encouragement for young athletes.