After the first week of conference play in boys soccer and football, Wilmington-area high school sports fans have a tough decision to make: choosing from 23 standout performances for the next StarNews Athlete of the Week.

From hat tricks to game-winning touchdowns, there was no shortage of excitement as local teams hit the midseason mark. Now it's your turn to vote for who you think deserves this week's honor.

Want to know why each athlete was nominated? Check out our top performers list for detailed stats. To submit a nominee for future Athlete of the Week polls, email reporter Michael Cuneo at mcuneo@gannett.com with the athlete's stats and accomplishments.

Now it's time to vote below. You can do so as many times as you like until Thursday, Sept. 25 at 11:59 p.m.

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