The latest edition of the Team of the Week poll spotlights high school athletes from across the region who excelled in baseball, golf, tennis and softball during the week of May 18‑24.
Community votes decide top performances
Readers are invited to cast their ballots online, with voting remaining open until midnight on Sunday, May 31, 2026, giving the community a full week to voice their choices.
Among the celebrated performances, Logan Schell of Watertown High School was recognized as Athlete of the Week for the preceding period of May 11‑17, a distinction that highlights his standout contributions on the field.
Schell joins a distinguished list of recent honorees that includes Bentley Bauer, Aubrey Lanners, Brady Allen, Olivia Braun, Mackenzie Wegehaupt, Claire Horn and Korbin Stark, each of whom have been celebrated for their athletic achievements in recent weeks.
The poll and the Athlete of the Week accolade are published jointly by Watertown Public Opinion and Aberdeen News, two local outlets that together reach a broad audience of high school sports fans.
Voters can submit their selections through the publications’ dedicated voting portal, where the cumulative results will be tallied and announced in an upcoming edition.