From staff Reports 

The Austin Sports Journal has partnered with Covert Ford to honor the top high school athletes in the Austin-San Antonio region each week during the high school sports season, 

The Austin Sports Journal will gather the top performances across our 13-county coverage area with the help of readers, coaches and staff. Then let our readers decide the top athlete for the week.  

Voting is open through noon, Wednesdays. The Austin Sports journal will announce the winner each week on our website and present the athlete of the week with a certificate.  

Coaches are encouraged to nominate athletes no later than 5 p.m., Sundays each week. Nominate players by emailing Michael Adams at madams@austinsportsjournal.com. 

Here are this week’s nominees:  

Jonah Garcia, Connally football: The junior running back rushed for 300 yards rushing on 34 carries (8.5 yards per carry and scored six touchdowns in the Cougars win over Pflugerville, helping the team clinch a playoff berth for the first time since 2016.

Chloe Kely, Westlake volleyball: The senior outside hitter had a combined 25 kills with a .246 hitting percentage in the Chaparrals two playoff wins to advance to the regional finals for the second year in a row. Kelley also had 22 digs and four blocks.

Joy Udoye, Cedar Park volleyball: The senior had a total 26 kills in two matches with a .254 hitting percentage to go with 30 digs in the Timberwolves playoff games, helping the team advance to the regional finals or the second year in a row.

Chase Ames, Dripping Springs football: The junior quarterback threw for 412 yards and five touchdowns in the Tigers’ first win ever against Westlake. He completed 25 of 34 pass attempts with two interceptions. Combined: Stat standout of

Amelia Albright, Georgetown volleyball: The junior had a combined 19 kills with a .441 hitting percentage to go with 41 assists and 13 digs in the Eagles’ two playoff wins last week, helping the team reach the regional finals for the second year in a row.