UPDATE: See Who Fans Vote as Patch Athlete of the Week

Tinley Park's Hannah Schultz defeated five others in voting for Patch Athlete of the Week honors. She is now eligible for November Athlete of the Month recognition.

The nominees for Southland Patch Athlete of the Week, Nov. 6-12, were:

Taylor Capouch, senior girls swimming, Sandburg. Capouch won two individuals events and led the Eagles to the team title at the Lockport Sectional. She was clocked in 53.0 in the 100 free and 1:55.18 in the 200 free.

Kelsey Clark, freshman, girls volleyball middle hitter, Marian Catholic. Clark had 14 kills and four blocks in two matches and helped the Spartans capture fourth place in the Class 3A girls state tournament.

Ashley Holder, senior, girls volleyball setter, Marist. Holder had her hands on the ball early and often in Marist’s drive to a fourth-place finish in the Class 4A  state tournament. She had 64 assists, 19 digs, three kills and two aces in semifinal and third-place matches as the Redhawks brought home their first IHSA girls volleyball state trophy. Holder departs with a career record total of 7,082 good sets.

Taylor Jach, junior, girls swimming, Lincoln-Way East. Jach won the 200 free (1:56.99) and the 500 free (5:11.34) at the Homewood-Flossmoor Sectional. She also powered the Griffins to the sectional championship.

Becky DeRuiter, senior, girls volleyball middle hitter, Chicago Christian. DeRuiter’s play at the net helped the Knights notch a second-place finish in the Class 2A state tournament. She had 14 kills and seven blocks in two matches and helped Chicago Christian cap a three-year run with its third straight IHSA state trophy.

Hannah Schultz, sophomore, girls swimming, Tinley Park. Schultz won two individual events at the Homewood-Flossmoor Sectional. She was clocked in 24.56 in the 50 free and 58.14 in the 100 butterfly.

Attention Coaches: Like to Nominate Your Athlete Next Week? Email nominations to Sports Editor Ron Kremer (ron.kremer@patch.com). Nominations must be received by noon on Monday for consideration. Please include a photo or photos of your nominee and detailed information on why he or she is a deserving candidate for the weekly award. Weekly winners are eligible for Patch Athlete of the Month recognition.