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 19-25. 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.
Mike Bekridakis
Churchville-Chili senior started the night with a 51-yard touchdown, and finished it with the game-clinching interception
as the Saints defeated Spencerport. Finished with seven catches and 104 yards.
Cam'ron Bell
Greece Athena sophomore scored three rushing touchdowns in a playoff upset of Brockport, finishing with 125 yards on 30 carries.
James Brumfield
Monroe senior proved influential on both sides of the ball against Buffalo Canisius, making three catches for 67 yards and a touchdown and returning two interceptions for touchdowns. His 'pick sixes' consisted of 59 and 62 yards.
Terrell Cunningham
Monroe senior had three touchdown passes during a 42-15 win over Buffalo Canisius, a state-ranked Class AA team. Cunningham completed 12 of 24 attempts for 2823 yards for the reigning Class B state champions.
Yeriel Diaz-Pena
Totaled 210 yards and two touchdowns on nine carries in York/Pavilion’s 35-12 win against Geneseo/Mt. Morris. He added a 40-yard pick-six.
Pierce Dinkins
Alexander/Pembroke defender intercepted three passes in a shutout win against Wellsville/Genesee Valley-Belfast.
Myles Kedley
Irondequoit sophomore made 14 tackles, six behind the line of scrimmage, and blocked a punt during a playoff win over Eastridge which required overtime.
Evan Mangone
Rush-Henrietta sophomore intercepted one of four passes picked off by the R-H defense, was in on 13 tackles, kicked a field goal and two extra-points during a 17-14 win for the Royal Comets over East High/World of Inquiry.
Jake Maurer
Penfield senior made 12 receptions for 120 yards to help the Patriots to the team's first win of the season, 7-0 over Aquinas.
Alex Ohlson
Oakfield-Alabama/Elba sophomore carried 11 times for 168 yards and two touchdowns in the Aggies' 34-6 win against Avon. Added a pair of interceptions on defense.
This article originally appeared on Rochester Democrat and Chronicle: Section V's Football Athlete of the Week for Oct. 19-25 presented by Turf Masters: Vote now
