Fans voted Central football’s Elijah Owens the winner of The Courier-Journal Metro Louisville Athlete of the Week Award presented by Norton Sports Health. The senior safety had three of Central’s five interceptions and also returned a blocked punt 10 yards for a touchdown during a 27-14 victory over Boyle County in the second round of the Class 3-A playoffs.
Last week’s other nominees included Fern Creek running back Jamison White, South Oldham wide receiver Keanan John and Christian Academy quarterback Austin Carr.
Each Monday afternoon, four new athletes will be posted here as nominees for the Athlete of the Week Award. Voting runs through 8 p.m. Sunday. The winners will be invited to the year-end Courier-Journal Courier-Journal Kentuckiana Sports Awards Program banquet presented by Norton Sports Health.