Voting is now open for the Morris/Sussex Athlete of the Week, highlighting standout performances from local athletes. Nominees include Randolph's Barninger, who became the school's all-time leader with 31 kills, and Mount Olive's Cooke, who scored 20 goals over the week. Other contenders are North Warren's Curtis with six goals, Pequannock's Czepiel, who shot 1-under 70 to win a tournament, and Hackettstown's DeJesus, contributing eight goals and 24 assists. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday.

By the Numbers
  • Barninger: 31 kills, 9 digs, 6 aces.
  • Czepiel: 1-under 70, 6-over 42, 79 at Green Knights Invitational.
  • Cooks: 20 goals, 4 assists.
State of Play
  • Nominees are gathered from local coaches and presented in alphabetical order.
  • Voting closes Thursday at 5 p.m., allowing fans to support their favorites.
What's Next

As voting concludes, anticipation builds for the announcement of the Athlete of the Week, which will honor the athlete receiving the most votes.

Bottom Line

This is a great opportunity for the community to rally around local talent and recognize outstanding athletic achievement. Your vote matters!