Ankeny volleyball player Hailey Wiederin and Southeast Polk football player Drew Thompson were voted the Des Moines Register's metro-area female and male Athlete of the Week winners for the week of Nov. 2-8.

Wiederin won female Athlete of the Week with 69% of the vote.

Wiederin played well at the net for Ankeny during the state volleyball tournament on Nov. 3 and 5 at the Xtream Arena in Coralville.

Wiederin registered 18 kills on 28% efficiency during the Hawks' 18-25, 25-17, 17-25, 25-17, 15-11 Class 5A quarterfinal win over Dowling Catholic on Nov. 3. She added seven kills and three blocks during their 25-12, 25-15, 25-20 semifinal loss to Waukee Northwest on Nov. 5.

Thompson dominated the male Athlete of the Week voting by receiving 90% of the vote. Need a news break? Check out th

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