Vote! Who should be Maps Credit Union boys Athlete of the Week?

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Vote! Who should be Maps Credit Union boys Athlete of the Week?

As the fall season winds down and state tournament action is underway, Salem-Keizer area boys athletes across football, soccer and cross-country continue to perform at a high level.

Every week, you get to vote for the Statesman Journal’s Athlete of the Week, sponsored by Maps Credit Union.

Athlete of the Week

Here are the nominees for this week’s boys Athlete of the Week:

  • Josiah Dessieux, Stayton soccer
  • Isaiah Dixon, Stayton soccer
  • Chase Dominguez, Silverton football
  • Alexander Garcia, Dayton soccer
  • Noah Hockett, St. Paul football
  • Landon Holbrook, Dallas football
  • Bryce Kuenzi, Cascade football
  • Colt Lorentz, Silverton soccer
  • Fernando Zepeda, McNary soccer

Information about each nominee is listed below. Vote for the athlete you think is most deserving at statesmanjournal.com/sports. The poll closes at 9 a.m. Thursday.

To submit an Athlete of the Week nomination, please email Statesman Journal sports reporter Landon Bartlett at LBartlett@salem.gannett.com with the athlete's name, stats and any other relevant information about the performance they are being nominated for.

Stayton's Josiah Dessieux (11) headers the ball for the goal against Baker during the round of 16 OSAA 4A boys soccer state playoffs at Stayton High School on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2025, in Stayton, Ore.

Josiah Dessieux, Stayton soccer

Dessieux scored twice Nov. 5 in the Eagles’ 8-0 victory over No. 16 Baker in a 4A first-round playoff game.

Stayton's Isaiah Dixon (5) passes the ball during the round of 16 OSAA 4A boys soccer state playoffs at Stayton High School on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2025, in Stayton, Ore.

Isaiah Dixon, Stayton soccer

Dixon, a senior forward, was named Oregon West Conference player of the year for the Eagles. Dixon helped lead Stayton to a conference championship off the back of a 9-0-1 conference record and a whopping 69 goals in the regular season as a team.

Silverton's Chase Dominguez prepares to throw a pass during the game against Dallas on Friday, Oct. 24, 2025 in Dallas.

Chase Dominguez, Silverton football

Dominguez threw for 242 yards and four touchdown passes Nov. 7 in Silverton’s 49-12 5A first-round playoff home win over Crater.

Alexander Garcia, Dayton soccer

Garcia, a junior, provided two assists Nov. 5 as the No. 4 Pirates defeated No. 13 Siuslaw/Mapleton, 2-0, to advance to the 3A/2A/1A state quarterfinals.

Milwaukie's Koen Aguirre chases Dallas' Landon Holbrook (5) during the round of 16 OSAA 5A football state playoffs at Dallas High School on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025, in Dallas, Ore.

Noah Hockett, St. Paul football

St. Paul’s junior quarterback threw for 213 yards and three touchdowns Nov. 7 in the No. 1 Buckaroos’ 52-12 win against Gold Beach in the opening round of the 2A state playoffs.

Regis' Korben Schumacher, center, attempts to tackle St. Paul's Noah Hockett during a high school football game at Regis High School on Friday, Oct. 31, 2025, in Stayton, Ore.

Landon Holbrook, Dallas football

Holbrook, a senior running back, rushed for 117 yards and two touchdowns Nov. 7 in the No. 6 Dragons' 45-6 home win over No. 11 Milwaukie in the first round of the OSAA 5A playoffs.

Bryce Kuenzi, Cascade football

Cascade’s senior running back scored two touchdowns and rushed for 155 yards Nov. 7 in a 42-14 first-round home playoff victory over Pendleton/Nixyaawii.

Colt Lorentz, Silverton soccer

Lorentz, a freshman, scored the game-winning penalty kick Nov. 5 in the Foxes' 5A playoff home win over Hood River Valley. After a 1-1 stalemate through regular and extra time, the game went to PKs, which ended 7-6 in the Foxes' favor.

McNary’s Fernando Zepeda dribbles the ball down the field during a soccer match against South Salem on Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025 in Salem.

Fernando Zepeda, McNary soccer

McNary’s senior forward was named Central Valley Conference player of the year. Zepeda helped the Celtics to a 5-0-3 CVC record en route to a conference championship.

Landon Bartlett covers high school sports and Oregon State for the Statesman Journal. He can be reached at lbartlett@salem.gannett.com or on X or Instagram @bartlelo.

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