Vote for SJ-R's athlete of the week in Springfield sports
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Last updated Oct 4, 2026
The State Journal-Register has opened voting for the athlete of the week, with nominations spanning various sports for the period of Sept. 28-Oct. 3. Among the nominees are Paxton Brown from Staunton, who threw for 375 yards and five touchdowns in a football game, and Reece Gade from Rochester, who recorded 135 receiving yards and three touchdowns. Other nominees include volleyball players Jenna McGath and Liv Smith, as well as golfers Colin Thoroman and Kailey Weiss. Voting will close at noon on Friday, Oct. 9.
- •Voting ends at noon on Friday, Oct. 9.
- •Paxton Brown completed 16-of-27 passes for 375 yards.
- •Reece Gade caught six passes for 135 yards.
- •Jenna McGath set a school record with 20 kills in volleyball.
- •Colin Thoroman won the Class 1A Macon Meridian Regional title.
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