Vote now for the Halifax Health Volusia-Flagler Athlete of the Week for April 7-12, open to all in-season sports participants. Last week, Flagler Palm Coast's Carson Flis secured the recognition with 41.7% of the votes. Nominees are sourced from coaches via email, and additional athletes are selected by the News-Journal staff based on performance data.
Among the standout candidates are Helmut Waters of Mainland, who delivered a strong performance in baseball, Dominic King of Flagler Palm Coast with a notable soccer achievement, and Baylie Howard of University excelling in baseball. Other notable contenders include Amya Ramos of Taylor, Daniel Faraj of Matanzas, Octavio Stout of Spruce Creek, Karina Marcelus of Flagler Palm Coast, Mackenzie Roy of Spruce Creek, Winder Altinor of Atlantic, Isaiah McCloud of New Smyrna Beach, and Armoni Spurlock of New Smyrna Beach, each showcasing impressive athletic feats in their respective sports. Remember to cast your vote by 5 p.m. on Saturday, with a limit of one vote per device per hour.