High school sports fans nationwide can now cast ballots in a wave of Athlete of the Week polls covering performances from Oct. 26-31, with local outlets opening voting across at least six regions on Monday.

In Texas, the Big Country poll features athletes from Abilene High, Stephenville, Abilene Cooper, Brownwood, Abilene Wylie, Big Spring, Coahoma and Comanche. Wisconsin's Journal Sentinel ballot includes Charlotte Bartelak (Ike), Morell Jackson (Case), Kaitlyn Marx (Franklin), Karstin McCabe (WFB) and Logan Zeise (King).

Out west, San Joaquin County's poll highlights volleyball, cross country and flag football standouts, while Michigan's Petoskey News-Review has opened its own regional vote. On the East Coast, the Seacoast poll features boys and girls nominees from Winnacunnet, Portsmouth, St. Thomas, Exeter, Newmarket, PCA and Dover, and the South Shore's male athlete ballot spotlights cross country, soccer and golf performers.

Most polls run through the following week — South Shore voting closes Monday, Nov. 9 at noon. The weekly honors have become a late-fall staple as regular seasons wind down and playoff pushes begin, giving communities a chance to recognize athletes across sports that don't always share the Friday-night spotlight.