Fifteen high school athletes from various sports in South Dakota are nominated as candidates for the Public Opinion Athlete of the Week poll for the week of April 7-13. The nominees include participants from track and field, boys tennis, softball, baseball, boys and girls golf, showcasing the recent increase in outdoor sporting events due to favorable weather conditions.
Voting for the winner of the Athlete of the Week poll is open until midnight on Sunday, allowing the public to determine the victor. Previously, Kameron Hauck, a baseball player from Sioux Valley, secured the title in the first poll of the spring 2025 season. Sports enthusiasts can stay updated by following Watertown Public Opinion sports reporter Roger Merriam on Twitter @PO_Sports or contacting via email at [email protected].