Help decide which performance was the best in Delaware high school sports during the first week of competition of the fall sports season. Vote for the Delaware Online High School Sports Athlete of the Week, presented by Delaware Orthopaedic Specialists.

Voting is free on Delaware Online. The winner will be announced Sept. 12.

Nominations for future Athlete of the Week polls can be sent to Brandon Holveck at bholveck@delawareonline.com.

Here are this week's nominees:

Thalia Brown, Caesar Rodney girls volleyball: Brown recorded 13 kills, one ace, two blocks and five digs in the Riders' 3-2 win over Middletown. Looking for a free mini puzzle? Play the USA TODAY Quick Cross now.

Timothy Claessens, Newark Charter cross country: Claessens finished second in the junior boys race at the Un

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