Vote Now: Pick Patch's Next Athlete of the Week

Be heard by picking our Patch Athlete of the Week of the southwest for the week ending Nov. 6.

Vote for one of the following (or write in your own candidate in the comments):

: Amanda Fox, senior, runner: Fox won the Class 3A state cross country title in a time of 16 minutes, 24 seconds, setting the course record at Detweiller Park in Peoria. She edged the runner-up by 13 seconds.

: Victoria Salazar, freshman, runner: Salazar paced the Indians at the Class 2A state cross country meet with a 102nd-place finish in 19 minutes, 11 seconds. The Indians finished in 21st place.

: Jaden Huff, sophomore, running back: Huff rushed for 58 yards and a pair of touchdowns in the Raiders' 21-7 win over Mount Carmel. Huff set the tone with the game's first touchdown, which led the team to the second-round win in the Class 8A playoffs.

Joliet Catholic Acadmey: Morgan Reardon, junior, outside hitter: Reardon recorded eight kills and two blocks against East Suburban Catholic Conference rival Nazareth 25-16, 25-21 as the host of a Class 3A sectional semifinal. Reardon is a Loyola University recruit.

: Josh Williams, senior, running back: Williams rushed 26 times for 109 yards and two touchdowns in addition to catching four passes for 56 yards and another score in the Mustangs' 41-14 second-round Class 8A playoff game with Brother Rice. Williams scored on plays of 48, nine and two yards.

Want to write in your own candidate? Go ahead! But be sure to explain your pick in the comments and be sure to vote by 9 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 9.

The winner will be recognized on Patch sites in the southwest suburban network on Friday, Nov. 11. Weekly winners will also be eligible for Patch Athlete of the Month recognition.