Wes-Del sophomore football player Eli Wright was voted the Ball State Daily News and Muncie Sports Commission's Delaware County Athlete of the Week. In the Warriors first win of the season over Southern Wells, Wright led the black and maroon with 210 rushing yards and three touchdowns.
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 form in the article below the nominees.
Nominees for athlete of the week from Monday, Sept. 16 to Saturday, Sept. 21 will be announced Sunday, Sept. 22 at noon. The Ball State Daily News is partnered with the Muncie Sports Commission for this program. This will help determine nominees for the end of the year award show next spring.
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