Vote: Who should be Iowa’s high school athlete of the week? (11/4/2024)

Here are the candidates for High School on SI’s Iowa high school athlete of the week for Oct. 28-Nov. 3

Gilbert's running back Will Hawthorne (43) tracks tackle and run for a touchdown against Waverly-Shell Rock during the third quarter in the 4A first round high school football playoff at Gilbert High School on Friday, Nov. 1, 2024, in Gilbert, Iowa / Nirmalendu Majumdar/Ames Tribune / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Here are the candidates for High School on SI’s Iowa high school athlete of the week for Oct. 28-Nov. 3. Read through the nominees and cast your vote.

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Congratulations last week's winner: Carson Squiers of Gilbert boys cross country

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Voting closes at 11:59 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 10. The winner will be announced in the following week’s poll. Here are this week’s nominees: 

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Ty Bell, Solon football

Bell sparked the Spartans past Benton, completing 17 of 23 for 219 yards with three touchdowns.

Noah Borcherding, Dike-New Hartford football

On just 11 attempts, the senior racked up 140 yards and scored four times as the Wolverines rolled into the quarterfinals.

Lili Denton, Council Bluffs St. Albert girls cross country

Denton earned a state cross country title in record-breaking fashion, going 17:59.3 to set a new 1A mark. 

Drew Eilers, Gladbrook-Reinbeck football

Eilers scored seven total touchdowns, rushing for five, throwing one and returning an interception for another. 

Marissa Ferebee, Pella girls cross country

Ferebee made her mark once again on the biggest stage, winning her second Class 3A state cross country title while setting an all-course record in 16:30.9.

Kalleigh Greene, Springville volleyball

Greene did all she could to help the Orioles in a tough five-set loss to Calamus-Wheatland, dishing out 57 assists with no errors. 

Gavin Grunhovd, North Iowa boys cross country

The Bison was a beast in 1A, winning the state cross country title in 15:57.

Conley Harne, West Des Moines Valley football

Harne made his first career field goal, providing the Tigers a walk-off 31-28 win over Sioux City East. He was also 4-for-4 on extra-point attempts. 

Kaitlynn Hasselbusch, Lisbon volleyball

With 54 assists and just one error, Hasselbusch made the most of her final volleyball match for the Lions. 

Tate Hawf, West Lyon football

Hawf returned from injury to spark his team, rushing 12 times for 102 yards and two touchdowns, as West Lyon moved to the quarterfinals.

Will Hawthorne, Gilbert football

The Iowa State commit rushed 37 times for 254 yards, finding the end zone three times to lead the Tigers past Waverly-Shell Rock.

Braeden Jackson, Ankeny Centennial football

It was the Jackson show Friday night, as the Jaguar recorded six total touchdowns in a 52-28 victory. Four of those came before halftime. 

Daniel Laramie, Ankeny football

Laramie was a one-man rushing machine for the Hawks, going for 279 yards with four TDs on 21 carries in a playoff win.

Kennedi McGarvey, Don Bosco volleyball

In a five-set win over Sidney, McGarvey recorded 29 kills. 

Piper Messerly, Dallas Center-Grimes girls cross country

The sophomore shined bright at state, capturing the Class 4A title with a time of 17:58.

Shannon Moorman, Dike-New Hartford volleyball

Perennial state contenders Dike-New Hartford is back in the field thanks to Moorman’s efforts at the next, which included nine blocks in the regional final.

Reese Naeve, Iowa City Regina volleyball

In a match to secure a state bid, Naeve recorded 39 kills over four sets for the Regals. 

Quentin Nauman, Western Dubuque boys cross country

Nauman became just the second boy to eclipse the 15-minute mark, winning the Class 3A state title in 14:59.6 over defending champ Canaan Dunham of Pella.

Will Nuss, Johnston football

Four of the seven completions for Nuss went for touchdowns, as the senior threw for 262 yards in a playoff victory.

Pryce Rochford, Edgewood-Colesburg football

With over 500 yards of total offense and nine touchdowns, it was the Rochford show in a 70-48 win vs. Janesville. 

Karson Rubel, Humboldt football

The junior kicked through a 32-yard field goal with eight seconds left, lifting the Wildcats past rival Clear Lake, 13-10. It was his second made field goal of the night.

Austin Scranton, Anamosa football

Scranton racked up 246 yards rushing on 27 carries, scoring three touchdowns in a win over West Burlington, Notre Dame. 

Molly Shafer, Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont volleyball

Shafer and Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont locked up a ticket to state in a regional final win with 39 kills. 

Tate Slagle, Algona football

The University of Iowa baseball commit caught five passes for 116 yards with two touchdowns as the Bulldogs advanced in the playoffs.

Noelle Steines, Tipton girls cross country

Steines became just the second four-time state champion, securing the 2A gold with a dominating performance. 

Emerson Vokes, Grundy Center boys cross country

Vokes would not be denied, winning 2A gold a year after placing second in 1A at state cross country.

Jack Wallace, Iowa City West football

Wallace, a senior, made sure to extend his career by one more game, going 14 of 18 passing for 211 yards with three TDs in a win over Bettendorf. He also ran for 60 more yards.

Preston Wicker, Gilbert football

Wicker did it with his arm and legs, throwing for 116 yards while rushing for 177. He had four total touchdowns in the win.

Ethan Zuber, Ankeny boys cross country

The defending Class 4A state champion did it again, going out in style with a time of 15:01.