"Editor's note: We prohibit the use of bots and any other artificial methods of voting. Suspicious activity could lead to the disqualification of candidates and a permanent suspension of the Athlete of the Week poll. No voting by email: Votes by email and after 5 p.m. Wednesday are not counted. Welcome to the Bay Area News Group ( Mercury News & East Bay Times ) boys Athlete of the Week poll."
"On to the nominees: Elijah Balandin, Benicia water polo: The senior scored six goals to lead the Panthers to a 9-7 victory over Alhambra in a Diablo Athletic League Valley Division game. The output gave Balandin 101 goals on the season. Lenox Colvin, Oakland football: The junior completed 12 of 17 passes for 385 yards and six touchdowns as Oakland defeated Oakland Tech 46-20 in an Oakland Athletic League game. The victory improved Oakland's record to 6-1 overall and 2-0 in the OAL. Matthew Derossett, Burlingame water polo: The senior had five goals, two assists and two steals in a 15-7 victory over Priory. He began this week with 85 goals, 26 steals and 18 assists on the season."
Voting for the Bay Area News Group boys Athlete of the Week follows strict rules: bots and artificial methods are prohibited, suspicious activity may cause disqualification and permanent poll suspension, and votes by email or after 5 p.m. Wednesday do not count. Polls close at 5 p.m. Wednesday and readers may vote repeatedly until then without using artificial methods. Nominations are accepted at highschools@bayareanewsgroup.com until 11 a.m. Monday. Nominees for Oct. 13-18 include athletes with standout performances in football and water polo, such as multiple-goal games and a six-touchdown passing performance.
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