Section V's Football Athlete of the Week for Oct. 5-11 presented by Turf Masters: Vote now

It's time to take a look at the standout performers from Section V. Your vote will determine who will be the Turf Masters Football Sports Athlete of the Week for October 5-11. The players' credentials are listed above the poll — which will be live until 8 p.m. Wednesday. The winner will be announced

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It's time to take a look at the standout performers from Section V.

Your vote will determine who will be the Turf Masters Football Sports Athlete of the Week for October 5-11. The players' credentials are listed above the poll — which will be live until 8 p.m. Wednesday. The winner will be announced on our Instagram page Thursday.

The nominees are chosen by our sports reporters. If you would like to call attention to an athlete's performance to be considered for the nomination, please email sports@democratandchronicle.com. All athletes who play on Section V football teams are eligible to be nominated.

Now, let's meet the candidates. You can learn about their standout performances under the poll.

Carter Abbate

Victor senior running back/safety proved key on both

sides of the ball in a 17-14 win versus Rush-Henrietta, rushing 18 times for 101 yards while making eight tackles and two pass defenses.

Cody Crandell

Wayne running back posted 176 yards and six touchdowns on 27 carries, as the Eagles defeated Geneva 57-46. Crandell’s six scores tied a school record.

Roland Goodenough

LeRoy/Cal-Mum two-way player picked up 129 yards and a touchdown on offense, with seven tackles and an interception in a shutout win over Wellsville/Genesee Valley-Belfast.

Justin Medina

Brighton running back finished with 121 yards and three touchdowns in the Bruins’ win against Gates Chili, marking his second straight three-score game.

Dayshawn Preston

Pittsford wide receiver caught three touchdowns in a win at Hilton, totaling eight receptions for 110 yards.

Drake Sapp

Greece Arcadia receiver was credited with 177 yards and two touchdowns on six catches in the Titans’ 30-29 win against Olympia/Odyssey. Sapp also had the go-ahead touchdown midway through the fourth quarter.

Darius Weathers

Made two key interceptions for East/World of Inquiry in its victory over McQuaid. Also caught four passes on offense for 65 yards.

This article originally appeared on Rochester Democrat and Chronicle: Section V's Football Athlete of the Week for Oct. 5-11 presented by Turf Masters: Vote now