It's time to take a look at the standout performers from Section V .

Your vote will determine who will be the Faber Builders Football Sports Athlete of the Week for September 22-28. The players' credentials are listed above the poll — which will be live until 8 p.m. Wednesday. The winner will be announced on our Instagram page Thursday.

The nominees are chosen by our sports reporters. If you would like to call attention to an athlete's performance to be considered for the nomination, please email sports@democratandchronicle.com . All athletes who play on Section V football teams are eligible to be nominated.

Now, let's meet the candidates.

Luca Auriuso

Hilton defender had a team-high 16 tackles in the Cadets’ shutout win over Spencerport.

Maggio Buchholz

Batavia senior had

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