The Ball State Daily News will use this program to honor athletes who had an impressive week or a breakout performance. Candidates will be chosen and the community can cast their votes.
Candidates will be announced every Sunday with the voting closing on the following Monday at 5 p.m. The winner will be announced the next day. If you believe a certain student-athlete should be a candidate, email the Daily News sports editor Zach Carter at zachary.carter@bsu.edu or associate sports editor David Moore at david.moore@bsu.edu.
To vote for the athletes, check the Daily News Sports account on X.
Here are your nominees for athlete of the week from Monday, Aug. 19 to Saturday, Aug. 24.
Delta: senior football player Bronson Edwards: In Delta football's first game of the season, the Eagles defeated Muncie Central 28-7. Edwards finished the victory going 15-for-25 with 228 passing yards and four touchdown passes.
Wapahani: senior volleyball player Sophia Beeson: In the Raiders' 3-0 victory over Lapel, Beeson led the Raiders with 16 kills and 13 digs.
Yorktown: football player Cole Perdue: In the Tigers' 42-2 win over Anderson, Perdue scored two touchdowns including a pick-six.
Daleville: senior volleyball player Trishell Johnson: In the Broncos' 3-1 win over Cowan, Johnson led Daleville with 23 kills.
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