Top Athletes of the Week in Section V

The spotlight shines on high‑school sports stars from Section V, and this week’s fan vote decides who gets the title of Faber Builders Boys Sports Athlete of the Week for February 16‑22. The voting window closes at 8 p. m. Wednesday, and the winner will be revealed on Instagram Thursday morning. Sports reporters handpick the nominees, but anyone can suggest a standout player by emailing sports@democratandchronicle. com before 7 p. m. each Sunday. Every athlete on a Section V boys team is eligible, so the field is wide open. Among those in contention this week are several athletes who have already made headlines. Robert Briggs, a hockey player for the Blue Devils, netted a sudden‑death goal that gave his team a victory over Batavia Notre Dame United in the sectionals. Dylan Carey, an Irondequoit senior, scored twice—including the overtime winner—in a win over Webster Thomas. Penfield’s George Marron also delivered an overtime goal, while Portside’s Samuel Schultz racked up four goals and an assist in a playoff game against Brighton.Track and field talent is also front and center. Aiden Bryant of Midlakes posted a 50‑foot, 10‑inch triple jump at the Section V Class B1 Championships, the longest in the indoor season. Ben Burns from Williamson won the 600‑meter race with a season best of 1:22. 52, while Andrew Green ran the fastest 1, 600‑meter race in Section V at 4:20. 69. Junior high‑schoolers aren’t left out either; Joshua Shadders helped Pittsford Mendon secure a Class AA state ranking and the No. 1 seed in the Section V tournament, posting double‑double stats against Brockport. With so many impressive performances, the final decision rests in your hands. Cast your vote by Wednesday evening and find out who earns this week’s top honor on Thursday morning.