Bent County Democrat

09/22/2025

Athlete of the Week voting is back for the 2025-2026 school year! We feature the best of the best athletes from throughout the Arkansas Valley, from Fowler to McClave, on our weekly voting platform.
Voting period: Monday 12 p.m. - Friday 12 pm.
You can vote for one male and one female athlete, once per day. All you have to do is provide a valid email address to vote!
Good luck to all participants!
Also, if you believe your favorite athlete should be nominated in our weekly contest, email submissions to jzemba@cherryroadcom.
Link - https://contests.cherryroad.com/event/21f2e2b648160071
This week's nominees include: Female - Jaslyn Bates (Fowler - Volleyball), Rylie Ortiz (La Junta - Softball), Taylor Mendenhall (Swink - Volleyball); Male - Brock True (Fowler - Football), Noah Pearson (Swink - Golf), Drew Howe (McClave - Football).

01/06/2025

Athlete of the Week voting is back after the holiday break! We feature the best of the best athletes from throughout the Arkansas Valley, from Fowler to McClave, on our weekly voting platform.
Voting period: Monday 12 p.m. - Friday 12 pm.
You can vote for one male and one female athlete, once per day. All you have to do is provide a valid email address to vote!
Good luck to all participants!
Also, if you believe your favorite athlete should be nominated in our weekly contest, email submissions to jzemba@cherryroadcom.
Link - https://contests.cherryroad.com/event/470472fe7134fa28/7?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR26V7Rd-WaKTYqJp2x2ZRIdseVyz_nB-5lx2oC76SjzyTZx63_QH9WWD1M_aem_HPy4OWESgu3W0nyId5S1hw -list
This week's nominees include: Female - Jadann Eck (Las Animas - Basketball), Isabelle Aragon (La Junta - Basketball), Andrea Maestas (Fowler - Basketball); Male - Thomas Valdez (Swink - Wrestling), Joseph Gamez (La Junta - Wrestling), Bronson Damgaard (Fowler - Wrestling).

11/19/2024

Athlete of the Week voting is now open featuring the best of the best athletes from throughout the Arkansas Valley, from Fowler to McClave, on our weekly voting platform.
Voting period: Monday 12 p.m. - Friday 12 pm.
You can vote for one male and one female athlete, once per day. All you have to do is provide an valid email address to vote!
Good luck to all participants!
Also, if you believe your favorite athlete should be nominated in our weekly contest, email submissions to jzemba@cherryroadcom.
Link - https://contests.cherryroad.com/event/470472fe7134fa28?submission=true
This week's nominees include: Female - Avery Hemphill (McClave - Volleyball), Delaney Bond (Cheraw - Volleyball), Espi Marlow (Las Animas - Cheer); Male - Mason Barr (McClave - Football), Orion Martinez (Las Animas - Football).

11/18/2024

We currently are experiencing a TIE for Athlete of the Week this week! We need your votes to break the tie! Head on over to cast your vote now.

11/06/2024

Athlete of the Week voting is now open!!! We will be featuring the best of the best athletes from throughout the Arkansas Valley, from Fowler to McClave, on our weekly voting platform.
Voting period: Monday 12 p.m. - Friday 12 pm.
You can vote for one male and one female athlete, once per day. All you have to do is provide an valid email address to vote!
Good luck to all participants!
Also, if you believe your favorite athlete should be nominated in our weekly contest, email submissions to jzemba@cherryroadcom.
Link - https://contests.cherryroad.com/event/470472fe7134fa28/7 -list
This week's nominees include: Female - Madison Porto (Fowler - Volleyball), Rio Jensen (Rocky Ford - Cross Country), Makayla Phillips (McClave - Volleyball); Male - Scott Banister (Las Animas - Football), Mason Barr (McClave - Football), Kathir Sasikumar (Rocky Ford - Cross Country).

10/15/2024

Athlete of the Week voting is now open!!! We will be featuring the best of the best athletes from throughout the Arkansas Valley, from Fowler to McClave, on our weekly voting platform.
Voting period: Monday 12 p.m. - Friday 12 pm.
You can vote for one male and one female athlete, once per day. All you have to do is provide an valid email address to vote!
Good luck to all participants!
Also, if you believe your favorite athlete should be nominated in our weekly contest, email submissions to jzemba@cherryroadcom.
Link - https://contests.cherryroad.com/event/470472fe7134fa28/8?fbclid=IwY2xjawFxDzdleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHc7OZhShZYZHcgKqSiLyJYFFwGrC_F50kyMibfJ7aGh81LlSYXvflmB0DQ_aem_fDcuSLqWeOjVAI2mU3y6FQ -list
This week's nominees include: Female - Emma Russell (Las Animas - Volleyball), Lawren Johnson (Fowler - Volleyball), Larriana Taggart (Swink - Volleyball); Male - Braydon Ortiz (Las Animas - Football), Mason Barr (McClave - Football), Lincoln Tomky (Swink - Football).

09/30/2024

Congratulations, Damien Baca!

09/25/2024

We think this should count for at least two points! What do you think? Great “shot”, Alexis Vigil!

09/17/2024

Athlete of the Week voting is now open!!! We will be featuring the best of the best athletes from throughout the Arkansas Valley, from Fowler to McClave, on our weekly voting platform.
Voting period: Monday 12 p.m. - Friday 12 pm.
You can vote for one male and one female athlete, once per day. All you have to do is provide an valid email address to vote!
Good luck to all participants!
Also, if you believe your favorite athlete should be nominated in our weekly contest, email submissions to jzemba@cherryroadcom.
Link - https://contests.cherryroad.com/event/470472fe7134fa28/8 -list

03/02/2024