Last week's Northshore Boys Athlete of the Week brings remarkable performances from local athletes across various sports. The selection includes track and field standout Ethan Ballard, who excelled at the St. Tammany Parish Championships, and Alex Duvieilh, who dominated on the baseball diamond with a stellar pitching performance. Voters have until noon Wednesday to decide who will be honored, with the winner featured on NOLA.com鈥檚 Facebook page. Candidates are urged to submit nominations weekly to enhance participation.

By the Numbers
  • Ethan Ballard: 2nd in triple jump (40-10), 3rd in high jump (6-0), 5th in long jump (19-5.5)
  • Chance Marchand: High jump champion (6-6), broke school record in 300 hurdles (40.76)
State of Play
  • Voting ends at noon Wednesday for the Athlete of the Week poll.
  • Recognition of the winner will take place on NOLA.com's prep sports Facebook page.
What's Next

As the poll closes, anticipation builds for the announcement of the Athlete of the Week, which will spotlight the top performer among impressive candidates. Future polls will continue to engage the Northshore community in honoring local athletes.

Bottom Line

Community engagement is vital for celebrating local athletic talent; voting not only highlights individual accomplishments but also fosters support for high school sports. Each athlete鈥檚 performance reflects the dedication and spirit of Northshore鈥檚 sports culture.