Vote for Nevada Preps Girls Athlete of the Week for August 17-22

Vote for Nevada Preps Girls Athlete of the Week for August 17‑22 Voting is open for the Nevada Preps Girls Athlete of the Week award, recognizing standout performances from Aug. 17 through Aug. 22. Polls close at noon Thursday, with results announced Friday. **Olivia Gastwirth, Palo Verde girls soccer** The junior tallied four goals and an assist Tuesday in the Panthers’ 12‑0 rout of Bonanza. She has recorded six goals and two assists in the opening week of action. **Averie Gidge, Sierra Vista girls volleyball** The sophomore posted 20 kills, seven digs and three blocks Thursday in a four‑set victory over Legacy. Through eight matches this season she has accumulated 92 kills and 41 digs. **Aaliyah Jones, Las Vegas High girls volleyball** The senior logged 24 kills, seven digs and three aces in the Wildcats’ 3‑1 win over Cheyenne on Wednesday. She leads Las Vegas with 83 kills this season. **Aislin McMahon, Sky Pointe cross country** The senior dominated the course at the Red Rock Running Company Invitational Saturday, capturing the 5‑kilometer race in 18 minutes and 15 seconds. She finished 35 seconds ahead of the runner‑up. Cast your vote for the girls athlete of the week.