The high school sports season is back!
Which means it's time for once again for everyone's favorite part of the week: The Gainesville Sun 's Athlete of the Week Poll.
Here are the best of the bunch from high school sports events the first week of the athletic season: August 26-September 1.
Our nomination process is a little different this season. Please click here to see how to nominate. Nominations are due Monday morning, and they can be sent in by anyone — coaches, administrators, friends, family. It is imperative to send in nominations, so we can continue to honor the best! Please send nominations to Gainesville Sun Preps Reporter Noah Ram at nram@gannett.com .
Alayna Harvey, Bell volleyball
30 kills and 51 assists in the Bulldogs' two wins over Fort White and Hilliard.
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