Here are this week's nominees for The Arizona Republic's boy’s and girl’s athletes of the week, sponsored by Diamond Kitchen & Bath. Nominees are based on performances in AIA-sanctioned sports. Vote for the top selection in each of our polls below (print readers can find the polls with this story at azcentral.com/sports/high-schools). Voting will close at 6 p.m. on Wednesday and winners will be announced the next day on azcentral.com and in The Arizona Republic on Friday. Submit a weekly nominee at
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Girls
Gentry Watrous, Chandler Basha, soccer, Jr.: Scored one goal and recorded one assist as the Bears beat Scottsdale Chaparral 3-1 in Thursday's second round of the Open Division playoffs.
Sarah Brutto, Anthem Boulder Creek, soccer, So.: Scored the decisive goal in the Jaguars’ 2-1 win over Phoenix Pinnacle in Thursday’s second round of the Open Division playoffs.
Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. Raquel Wilson, Show Low, basketball, Sr.: She had 20 points, eight rebounds, three assists, three steals and two blocks as the Cougars beat Snowflake in Thursday’s quarterfinals of the Copper Division playoffs. (If having difficulty voting,
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Boys
Gean Lagarda, Yuma Catholic, soccer, Sr.: Recorded back-to-back games with hat tricks, scoring six total goals and tallying one assist, as the Shamrocks beat Tucson Empire and Phoenix Bourgade Catholic by a combined score of 9-1 in the first two rounds of the 3A playoffs.
Maximo Moreno, Goodyear Trivium Prep, soccer, Jr.: Scored three goals and recorded one assist as the Crimson Knights beat Tucson Desert Christian 11-2 in the opening round of the 2A playoffs.
Colby Jessup, Chandler Valley Christian, basketball, Jr.: He had 34 points, making 8 of 13 3-pointers, in the Trojans' win over Coolidge in the first round of the Copper Division before following that up with a 20 point-effort in an 82-48 win against North Valley Christian Academy in the quarterfinals. (If having difficulty voting,
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