We are currently in the seventh week of Augusta-area high school athletics, which means it's time to recognize the top athlete from Week 6 with the Athlete of the Week award.

Below are the nominees for the Athlete of the Week from this week's action. The poll will be open until Sunday, Sept. 28 at 5 p.m.

Readers can nominate local athletes for future polls by emailing sports reporter Dhani Joseph (dajoseph@gannett.com) or messaging him on X (@TheDhaniJoseph).

Carson Hand, Academy of Richmond County football

The sophomore had 134 passing yards and three touchdowns against Cross Creek.

Mykheal Smith, Academy of Richmond County football

The sophomore rushed for 87 yards and scored two touchdowns against Cross Creek.

Tamari Curry, Westside football

The senior had 173 rushing yards and

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