Welcome to the first installment of the 2025 fall season for the Delta Dental Vermont Varsity Insider Athletes of the Week voting by high school sports fans.
This week, and every week during the sports seasons, members of the public may vote for a top girls athlete and a top boys athlete. And since last year, we added to the list of weekly nominees: There are now two stories, one for girls and one for boys, with more athletes on each ballot.
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For this week’s girls poll, visit HERE. For the boys poll, scroll down below.
How do I cast my vote?
All voting is through the two ballots at burlingtonfreepress.com. We will not accept votes through email or through social media.
Voting began Monday, Sept. 8 and continues through 11:59 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 11.
How do we learn who wins?
The winners will be announced in a story published at burlingtonfreepress.com on Friday evening.
May I nominate a deserving athlete for a future ballot?
Yes. Please nominate a Vermont high school by sending an email to sports@burlingtonfreepress.com (Subject Line: Athletes of the Week nomination).
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Boys Athlete of the Week nominees
More on this week’s candidates:
Will Curtis, Montpelier soccer: Curtis opened the season with an overtime winner to beat BFA-St. Albans 1-0. He also had two goals and an assist as the Solons beat Hartford 3-1.
Oliver Mathys-Vallario, Winooski soccer: After scoring twice in a season-opening, 7-2 win over Missisquoi, Mathys-Vallario tallied once in a 1-1 tie against Rice.
Jack McDougall, South Burlington golf: McDougall medaled in both the Wolves matches. The senior shot a 38 round over nine holes at Orleans Country Club on Sept. 3 before carding a 35 the next day at West Bolton Country Club.
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Asa Reis, Mount Anthony football: The senior averaged a staggering 11.6 yards per carry while totaling 162 yards on 14 carries and four touchdowns in the Patriots’ 48-7 victory over Mount Mansfield in Week 1.
Jamal Saibou, St. Johnsbury football: Saibou did it all in the Hilltoppers’ 54-7 season-opening win over Brattleboro. Saibou scored a rushing touchdown, caught a touchdown and intercepted two passes while on defense.
Max Smith, Essex golf: The sophomore earned medalist honors with a 39 round over nine holes at Ralph Myhre Golf Course in the season opener. The next day, he then shared top honors with two others (38) during a match at Champlain Country Club.
Mason Williams, BFA-Fairfax soccer: Williams scored twice in the first half during a 2-1 win over Lyndon. He also had the overtime winner with a 35-yard strike as the Bullets edged Oxbow 1-0.
This article originally appeared on Burlington Free Press: Vermont Varsity Insider Boys Athletes of Week: Aug. 29-Sept. 7
