Voting opens for Gaylord Herald Times Male Athlete of the Year

Voting has begun for the Gaylord Herald Times Male Athlete of the Year for the 2025-26 school year, continuing until the end of July. Candidates include Kaven Cole, recognized for his outstanding football and basketball performances, and Zane Willobee, who secured a second state title in wrestling. Other nominees include Calvin Cosby, who set a pole vault record, and Nathan O'Connell, an area basketball standout. Voters are encouraged to choose among these top athletes from the Gaylord area, including schools like St. Mary and Johannesburg-Lewiston.

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