Vote for Mississippi boys high school athlete of the week May 20-25

There were several top performers across the state in boys high school sports, but only one can be voted athlete of the week for May 20-25.

To nominate a future athlete of the week, email mchavez@gannett.com or message him on X, formerly Twitter @MikeSChavez.

Fans may vote in the poll below one time per hour per device. The poll closes at noon on Saturday.

To submit high school scores, statistics, records, leaders and other items at any time, email mchavez@gannett.com.

Nominations

Trey Barnes, Taylorsville: Barnes was 5-for-9 with a triple, four singles, four RBIs, five stolen bases and four runs scored in Taylorsville’s 2-1 series win over Pine Grove in the MHSAA Class 1A state baseball final.

Brody Breithaupt, Lafayette: Breithaupt was 5-for-13 with two extra-base hits and one RBI and pitched in relief for the final two innings, allowing two hits, and recorded three strikeouts in Lafayette’s 2-1 series loss to Vancleave in the MHSAA Class 5A state baseball final.

Landon Harmon, East Union: Harmon pitched 11 innings, allowing one earned run, seven hits and recorded 16 strikeouts in East Union’s 2-1 series loss to St. Andrew’s Episcopal in the MHSAA Class 2A state baseball final.

Ty Long, Ripley: Long pitched two complete games, allowing four hits and no earned runs, and recorded 27 strikeouts in Ripley’s 2-1 series loss to Sumrall in the MHSAA Class 4A state baseball final.

Jay McQueen, Brandon: McQueen was 3-for-5 at the plate with an RBI and a the winning run scored in Brandon’s 2-0 series win over Hernando in the MHSAA Class 7A state baseball final.

Kaleb Warnock, East Webster: Warnock was 5-for-8 with a triple, four singles, four RBIs, and two runs scored in East Webster’s 2-0 series win over West Marion in the MHSAA Class 3A state baseball final.

Tyler West, Vancleave: West was 3-for-11 with two doubles, two RBIs, and a run scored. He also pitched a complete game, allowed seven hits, and recorded 11 strikeouts in Vancleave’s 2-1 series win over Lafayette in the MHSAA Class 5A state baseball final.

Michael Chavez covers high school sports, among others, for the Clarion Ledger. Email him at mchavez@gannett.com or reach out to him on X, formerly Twitter @MikeSChavez.