Graham Herzog of Owyhee voted SBLive/SI Idaho Boys Athlete of the Week (10/28/2024)

Herzog received 84.75% of the vote, beating out Bishop Kelly’s Ben Avella

Congratulations to Owyhee’s Graham Herzog for being voted SBLive/SI Idaho High School Boys Athlete of the Week for the week of Oct. 21-27.

Herzog, a senior midfielder, scored two goals in the 6A state quarterfinals and had two more in the third-place match, helping Owyhee secure the bronze medal at the state soccer tournament.

Herzog received 85.75% of the vote, beating out Bishop Kelly junior quarterback Ben Avella, who finished with 11.86%. Avella accounted for three touchdowns (two passing, one rushing) while passing for 191 yards in a 21-6 victory over Emmett.

We are accepting Idaho Athlete of the Week nominations. If you would like to nominate an athlete, email bob.lundeberg@gmail.com.

— Bob Lundeberg | @sblivesports


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Bob Lundeberg is a freelance sports writer who has covered high school and college sports in the Pacific Northwest since 2009. He was inspired to write Finish, his first book, after spending four years on the Oregon State baseball beat for the Corvallis Gazette-Times and The Oregonian. He covers high school sports from a national perspective for High School On SI with reports on breaking news, trending topics and national polls.