Who are the Akron-Area High School Athletes of the Week for Aug. 17-23? Vote now

It's time to take a look at the standout high school performers from the Akron area last week.

Your vote will determine who will be the Akron-Area High School Athlete of the Week for Aug. 17-23. Each athlete's credentials are listed above the poll — which will be live until 5 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 27. The winners will be announced Friday morning, Aug. 28, on BeaconJournal.com.

Now, let's meet the candidates, who were selected by the Beacon Journal sports staff based on results submitted to the Beacon Journal and nominations from coaches and athletic directors.

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Here's a look at the girls nominees, in alphabetical order:Abigail Alden, Archbishop Hoban soccer

Scored two goals and added an assist in a 3-1 win over Canfield.

Ava Brooks, Norton tennis

The Panthers' No. 1 singles player defeated an opponent from Louisville 6-2, 6-0 in a 5-0 match victory and beat an opponent from Wadsworth 6-3, 7-5 for her team's only point in a 4-1 match loss.

Alyssa Maniar, Hudson soccer

Scored two goals in a 5-1 win over Magnificat.

Delanie Moore, Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy tennis 

Won at first singles 6-3, 6-1 in a 5-0 win over Parma Padua.

Ava Teixeira, Copley volleyball

Had 13 service points, eight aces, 21 kills and three blocks in a four-set loss to Bay.