The Bay Area News Group is hosting a weekly poll for the girls Athlete of the Week, highlighting exceptional performances from February 23-28. Readers can vote for their favorite athlete until 5 p.m. on Wednesday. Candidates this week include standout performances from a variety of sports, with winners announced every Friday in the Mercury News and East Bay Times. Nominations for future athletes can be submitted via email, with emphasis on accurate statistics shared by coaches and team statisticians.

By the Numbers
  • Anaya Bannarbie scored 18 points and grabbed 10 rebounds in the CCS Division II championship.
  • Kelsie Skaggs recorded seven RBIs in the opening games of the Liberty softball season.
State of Play
  • Polls close at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, allowing multiple votes per person.
  • Athlete nominations can be submitted until 11 a.m. each Monday for future polls.
What's Next

As voting concludes, the winner will be revealed in the following Friday's sports section, maintaining community engagement in local high school sports.

Bottom Line

This initiative not only showcases talented female athletes but also invites the community to actively participate in recognizing local sports achievements.