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Voting is open for The Enquirer's first Beacon Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine Athletes of the Week ballot for the 2026-2027 high school sports year for activity through Aug. 23.
Using new polling software, Enquirer/Cincinnati.com readers can vote for their favorite high school Athletes of the Week on their desktop, the Cincinnati.com mobile web or Cincinnati.com app as much as they'd like with a refreshed page until 4 p.m. on Friday.
Scroll down to the bottom of this story for the ballots.
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Voting occurs each week during all high school sports seasons, recognizing athletes across all sports. Please do not email your votes; they will not count.
Here are this week's ballots.
Ohio big-school football team of the week
Aiken: Aiken came up with key turnovers to defeat Clark Montessori, 18-12.
Badin: The Rams hammered crosstown rival Hamilton in the first rivalry game at Badin’s stadium, winning 33-7.
Elder: The Panthers’ offense took off in Week 1, racing past Middletown for a 35-3 win at home.
Fairfield: Fairfield forced six turnovers to beat Wayne, 35-25.
Harrison: The Wildcats started the 2026 season with a 35-0 shutout against Milford.
Kings: Kings ran for over 240 yards in a 34-6 win against Sycamore.
La Salle: La Salle held off Colerain in a heated rivalry match, winning 30-21.
Lakota East: Four different Thunderhawks found the endzone in a 41-14 win against Centerville.
Lakota West: Lakota West’s defense held defending state runner-up St. Xavier in check for a 20-7 win.
Lebanon: Lebanon punched in four rushing touchdowns to best Northmont, 38-17.
Little Miami: Little Miami shut out South Dearborn for a 28-0 season-opening win.
Oak Hills: Oak Hills’ aerial attack was too much for Edgewood in a 49-20 win.
Princeton: The Vikings claimed their first King of the Block trophy in 35 years, beating Moeller 31-24 inside Paycor Stadium.
Springboro: Springboro blanked Mason in the season opener, securing a 33-0 win.
West Clermont: West Clermont’s gunslinging put up five passing touchdowns against Mt. Healthy, winning 42-12.
Withrow: Withrow took down Walnut Hills, 50-13, after jumping out to an early 30-0 lead.
Ohio small-school football team of the week
Cincinnati College Preparatory Academy: CCPA shut out Cedarville and steadily added scores on offense to win 30-0.
Cincinnati Country Day: The Nighthawks retained the Country Day Cup with a 30-26 win against Summit Country Day.
Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy: The Eagles fended off the Falcons, beating Fenwick 28-26.
Deer Park: Deer Park ran over Norwood for a 43-0 shutout victory.
Gamble Montessori: The Gators’ offense was rolling in a 54-6 win against Stivers.
Goshen: Goshen put it to Reading in a 40-0 win.
Hughes: Hughes’ offense was enough to overpower Batavia in a 53-38 contest.
Indian Hill: Indian Hill took control early for a 35-14 win against Roger Bacon.
Madeira: Madeira’s balanced offensive attack burst past Shroder in a 47-8 win.
Mariemont: The Warriors cruised past Clermont Northeastern for a 33-0 shutout win.
McNicholas: The Rockets’ running game led the way in a 31-10 win over Turpin.
Miami Valley Christian Academy: Miami Valley Christian controlled the game against East Clinton, winning 40-0.
Monroe: Monroe stunned Loveland with a 39-6 victory on the road.
New Richmond: New Richmond put up 36 points in the second quarter against Bethel-Tate, eventually winning 49-18.
Purcell Marian: The Cavaliers put seven touchdowns on the board in a 51-0 win against Thurgood Marshall.
St. Bernard-Elmwood Place: The Titans came out on top of a defensive battle with Dayton Northridge, winning 18-13.
Talawanda: The Brave started the season with a 33-6 win over Taylor.
Waynesville: Waynesville orchestrated a fourth-quarter comeback to beat Clinton Massie, 20-17.
Western Brown: The Broncos poured on the points early in a 49-13 win against Hillsboro.
Wyoming: The Cowboys held Ross to under 100 total yards in a 28-3 win.
Northern Kentucky/Indiana football team of the week
Bellevue: Bellevue came out on top of a shootout with Trimble County, winning 42-36.
Bishop Brossart: Bishop Brossart held off Walton-Verona, securing a 30-22 win.
Boone County: Boone County raced past Holmes for a 36-8 victory.
Campbell County: Campbell County’s defense held Scott to a single score, winning 32-7.
Cooper: Cooper outlasted Christian County in a 28-21 win.
Covington Catholic: The Colonels posted an eye-popping 50-6 win over Ryle to start the year.
Dayton: The Greendevils held their foot on the gas in a 48-0 shutout win over Gallatin County.
East Central: The Trojans bested rival Lawrenceburg, 21-0.
Holy Cross: Holy Cross picked up a 33-7 win against St. Henry to start the year.
Lloyd Memorial: Lloyd Memorial’s defense held Newport Central Catholic in check for a 21-3 win.
Ludlow: Ludlow turned some heads with a 21-12 victory at Newport.
Simon Kenton: Simon Kenton took control against Dixie Heights, winning 42-13.
Boys fall team of the week
Elder golf: The Panthers shot a 308 on Aug. 23 to win the Harry Alexander Open. Elder also won the Centerville Invitational on Aug. 9.
Highlands soccer: The Bluebirds opened the season by beating Boone County 6-0 and Campbell County 5-3.
Ryle golf: The Raiders shot a 292 at the Pendleton Invitational, taking first in the tournament by 17 strokes.
Sycamore soccer: The Aviators are 3-0 with wins over Little Miami, Centerville and Elder.
Wyoming golf: The Cowboys won the CHL Preseason Tournament, shooting a 325 to win by four shots.
Girls fall team of the week
Beechwood volleyball: Have started the season with a 4-1 record, beating Gibbs, Karns Comprehensive, Cookeville and Knoxville Central in Tennessee.
Bishop Brossart volleyball: Swept Dayton before beating Holy Cross and Conner 3-1 to begin the year.
Madeira golf: Madeira had a 338 at the CHL ...
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