Vote in the Gainesville-area Athlete of the Week poll for April 20-26

The high school sports season is rapidly unfolding, which means it's once again time for everyone's favorite part of the week: The Gainesville Sun 's Athlete of the Week Poll. Our nomination process is a little different this season. Please click here to see how to nominate.

Athlete of the Week nominees are compiled by what's available on MaxPreps and by submission, so coaches, athletic directors and statisticians are encouraged to send nominees and their stats to nram@usatodayco. com for consideration. Last week's winner was Nolan Slaymaker from the Columbia baseball team.

Slaymaker received over 15,000 votes as he had a home run and five RBIs in the Tigers’ 6-2 district title win over Fleming Island. Voting closes at noon on Friday, May 1. Addison Allaire, Trenton softball Complete game, one hit shutout with 17 strikeouts in the Tigers' 6-0 win over Crystal River.

Andy Janelle, St. Francis Catholic baseball 3-3 at the plate with a run, three RBIs and a double in the Wolves' 11-3 region quarterfinals win over Lake Mary Prep. Atera Clark, Buchholz flag football 12 catches for 80 yards and two touchdowns in the Bobcats' 18-0 district tournament win over Wekiva.