South Dakota's fall high school season is moving right along and last week marked the end of the seasons for area golfers and tennis players.

The seasons are also winding down for athletes in other sports.

Ten of those high school athletes are candidates in this week's Watertown Public Opinion/Aberdeen American News Athlete of the Week poll for Oct. 6-12.

Now it's your turn. You get to decide the winner.

Voting is now open and continues through midnight on Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 .

Congratulations are in order for Deuel cross country runner Shyla Tvedt, who won the Watertown Public Opinion/Aberdeen News Athlete of the Week poll for Sept.29-Oct. 5.

2025 Watertown Public Opinion/Aberdeen News AOTW Winners

Aug. 11-17: Karson Zak, Groton Area boys soccer.

Aug. 18-24: Westyn and Jac

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