Athletes Get Their Moment in the Spotlight

The Erie Times‑News team, together with Seaway Window and AHN Sports Medicine, is launching a new way to honor high‑school athletes in District 10. Starting now and running through early June, each Monday at five o’clock the site will open a poll for “Athlete of the Week. ” Both male and female categories are available. Voters can cast their ballots online until the next Wednesday at five p. m. , unless a change is announced. Fans who want to put someone on the ballot must send an email to sports@timesnews. com.The message should list the player’s name, school, sport and explain why that athlete deserves recognition for a single week’s performance. General achievements or season totals are not accepted; the focus must be on a recent accomplishment. Once an athlete is chosen, they can no longer appear on future polls for the rest of the season. This rule keeps the award fresh and gives more players a chance to shine. If you have questions or want to keep up with the voting, reach out to Mike Copper at mcopper@timesnews. com or follow him on X @ETNcopper.