The time has come again to vote for The Star Press East Central Indiana high school Athlete of the Week, brought to you by IU Health.

The reigning Athlete of the Week from the week of Aug. 18-23 is JaMaria Jackson of Muncie Burris volleyball. Jackson led the Owls to a 2-0 start to the season with wins over Blue River Valley and Monroe Central. She logged a team-high 11 kills with an ace, a dig and two blocks in a three-set win over the Vikings on Tuesday, Aug. 19, then recorded five kills and five blocks in a three-set win over the Golden Bears on Thursday, Aug. 21. She received 22,432 out of 47,930 votes cast (46.8%).

This week brings us 10 more nominees from around the Muncie area who had standout performances during the week of Aug. 25-30. To submit nominees for future polls, please

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