Sioux Falls Jefferson senior Anthony Patron and Harrisburg senior Ember Semmler were voted by readers as the Argus Leader’s Athletes of the Week from Sept. 28 to Oct. 3.
Patron won the boys Athlete of the Week with 41.4% of the vote.
Patron was a problem for Omaha Westview (NE) all night, putting pressure on the quarterback and shutting down the run. The senior edge rusher recorded two sacks for 15 yards and had another tackle for a loss, finishing with seven total tackles. He also ran in a 1-yard touchdown.
Harrisburg Tigers defensive specialist Sarah Holt (9) cheers from the other side of the net during a game against the Dell Rapids Lady Quarriers on Thursday, Sep 10, 2026, at Dell Rapids Middle/High School in Dell Rapids, South Dakota.
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Harrisburg Tigers middle hitter McKinnley Munce (12) attacks the ball during a game against the Dell Rapids Lady Quarriers on Thursday, Sep 10, 2026, at Dell Rapids Middle/High School in Dell Rapids, South Dakota.
(Samantha Laurey / Argus Leader)
Harrisburg Tigers middle hitter Bergen Stiff (7) and outside hitter Brylee Zachariasen (5) jump to block the ball from Dell Rapids Lady Quarriers middle hitter Jersi Schultz (13) on Thursday, Sep 10, 2026, at Dell Rapids Middle/High School in Dell Rapids, South Dakota.
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Harrisburg Tigers middle hitter McKinnley Munce (12) serves the ball during a game against the Dell Rapids Lady Quarriers on Thursday, Sep 10, 2026, at Dell Rapids Middle/High School in Dell Rapids, South Dakota.
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Harrisburg Tigers celebrate from the team bench after their teammates scored a point during a game against the Dell Rapids Lady Quarriers on Thursday, Sep 10, 2026, at Dell Rapids Middle/High School in Dell Rapids, South Dakota.
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Dell Rapids Lady Quarriers setter Tenley Anderson (5) serves the ball during a game against the Harrisburg Tigers on Thursday, Sep 10, 2026, at Dell Rapids Middle/High School in Dell Rapids, South Dakota.
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Dell Rapids Lady Quarriers middle hitter Josie Price (10) spikes the ball during a game against the Harrisburg Tigers on Thursday, Sep 10, 2026, at Dell Rapids Middle/High School in Dell Rapids, South Dakota.
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Dell Rapids Lady Quarriers outside hitter Sylea Sykes (16) attacks the ball during a game against the Harrisburg Tigers on Thursday, Sep 10, 2026, at Dell Rapids Middle/High School in Dell Rapids, South Dakota.
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Harrisburg Tigers setter Josalyn Samuels (8) jumps for a setter dump during a game against the Dell Rapids Lady Quarriers on Thursday, Sep 10, 2026, at Dell Rapids Middle/High School in Dell Rapids, South Dakota.
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Harrisburg Tigers defensive specialist Kennedy Kokenge (10) serves the ball during a game against the Dell Rapids Lady Quarriers on Thursday, Sep 10, 2026, at Dell Rapids Middle/High School in Dell Rapids, South Dakota.
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Dell Rapids Lady Quarriers outside hitter Madelynn Henry (7) goes to attack the ball during a game against the Harrisburg Tigers on Thursday, Sep 10, 2026, at Dell Rapids Middle/High School in Dell Rapids, South Dakota.
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Harrisburg Tigers volleyball team celebrates their score on the court during a game against the Dell Rapids Lady Quarriers on Thursday, Sep 10, 2026, at Dell Rapids Middle/High School in Dell Rapids, South Dakota.
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Harrisburg Tigers head coach Ronette Costain high fives players as they run to the bench during a game against the Dell Rapids Lady Quarriers on Thursday, Sep 10, 2026, at Dell Rapids Middle/High School in Dell Rapids, South Dakota.
(Samantha Laurey / Argus Leader)
Harrisburg Tigers outside hitter Brynlee Zachariasen bumps the ball during a game against the Dell Rapids Lady Quarriers on Thursday, Sep 10, 2026, at Dell Rapids Middle/High School in Dell Rapids, South Dakota.
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Harrisburg Tigers outside hitter Brynlee Zachariasen attacks the ball during a game against the Dell Rapids Lady Quarriers on Thursday, Sep 10, 2026, at Dell Rapids Middle/High School in Dell Rapids, South Dakota.
(Samantha Laurey / Argus Leader)
Harrisburg Tigers middle hitter Bergen Stiff (7) and outside hitter Julia Masselink (4) jump to block the ball from Dell Rapids Lady Quarriers right-side hitter Tenley Witzel (14) on Thursday, Sep 10, 2026, at Dell Rapids Middle/High School in Dell Rapids, South Dakota.
(Samantha Laurey / Argus Leader)
Harrisburg Tigers setter Josalyn Samuels (8) and middle hitter McKinnley Munce (12) jump to block the ball on Thursday, Sep 10, 2026, at Dell Rapids Middle/High School in Dell Rapids, South Dakota.
(Samantha Laurey / Argus Leader)
Harrisburg Tigers setter Josalyn Samuels (8) jumps fto set the ball for her teammate during a game against the Dell Rapids Lady Quarriers on Thursday, Sep 10, 2026, at Dell Rapids Middle/High School in Dell Rapids, South Dakota.
(Samantha Laurey / Argus Leader)
Harrisburg Tigers outside hitter Julia Masselink (4) attacks the ball during a game against the Dell Rapids Lady Quarriers on Thursday, Sep 10, 2026, at Dell Rapids Middle/High School in Dell Rapids, South Dakota.
(Samantha Laurey / Argus Leader)
Harrisburg Tigers volleyball team celebrates their score on the court during a game against the Dell Rapids Lady Quarriers on Thursday, Sep 10, 2026, at Dell Rapids Middle/High School in Dell Rapids, South Dakota.
(Samantha Laurey / Argus Leader)
Harrisburg Tigers outside hitter Julia Masselink (4) attacks the ball during a game against the Dell Rapids Lady Quarriers on Thursday, Sep 10, 2026, at Dell Rapids Middle/High School in Dell Rapids, South Dakota.
(Samantha Laurey / Argus Leader)
Harrisburg Tigers volleyball team celebrates their score from the team bench during a game against the Dell Rapids Lady Quarriers on Thursday, Sep 10, 2026, at Dell Rapids Middle/High School in Dell Rapids, South Dakota.
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Harrisburg Tigers play the Dell Rapids Lady Quarriers on Thursday, Sep 10, 2026, at Dell Rapids Middle/High School in Dell Rapids, South Dakota.
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Harrisburg Tigers outside hitter Brynlee Zachariasen (5) bumps the ball during a game against the Dell Rapids Lady Quarriers on Thursday, Sep 10, 2026, at Dell Rapids Middle/High School in Dell Rapids, South Dakota.
(Samantha Laurey / Argus Leader)
Dell Rapids Lady Quarriers outside hitter Sylea Sykes (16) spikes the ball during a game against the Harrisburg Tigers on Thursday, Sep 10, 2026, at Dell Rapids Middle/High School in Dell Rapids, South Dakota.
(Samantha Laurey / Argus Leader)
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Harrisburg Tigers defensive specialist Sarah Holt (9) cheers from the other side of the net during a game against the Dell Rapids Lady Quarriers on Thursday, Sep 10, 2026, at Dell Rapids Middle/High School in Dell Rapids, South Dakota.
(Samantha Laurey / Argus Leader)
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Harrisburg Tigers defensive specialist Sarah Holt (9) cheers from the other side of the net during a game against the Dell Rapids Lady Quarriers on Thursday, Sep 10, 2026, at Dell Rapids Middle/High School in Dell Rapids, South Dakota.
(Samantha Laurey / Argus Leader)
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Harrisburg Tigers middle hitter McKinnley Munce (12) attacks the ball during a game against the Dell Rapids Lady Quarriers on Thursday, Sep 10, 2026, at Dell Rapids Middle/High School in Dell Rapids, South Dakota.
(Samantha Laurey / Argus Leader)
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Harrisburg Tigers middle hitter Bergen Stiff (7) and outside hitter Brylee Zachariasen (5) jump to block the ball from Dell Rapids Lady Quarriers middle hitter Jersi Schultz (13) on Thursday, Sep 10, 2026, at Dell Rapids Middle/High School in Dell Rapids, South Dakota.
(Samantha Laurey / Argus Leader)
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Harrisburg Tigers middle hitter McKinnley Munce (12) serves the ball during a game against the Dell Rapids Lady Quarriers on Thursday, Sep 10, 2026, at Dell Rapids Middle/High School in Dell Rapids, South Dakota.
(Samantha Laurey / Argus Leader)
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Harrisburg Tigers celebrate from the team bench after their teammates scored a point during a game against the Dell Rapids Lady Quarriers on Thursday, Sep 10, 2026, at Dell Rapids Middle/High School in Dell Rapids, South Dakota.
(Samantha Laurey / Argus Leader)
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Dell Rapids Lady Quarriers setter Tenley Anderson (5) serves the ball during a game against the Harrisburg Tigers on Thursday, Sep 10, 2026, at Dell Rapids Middle/High School in Dell Rapids, South Dakota.
(Samantha Laurey / Argus Leader)
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Dell Rapids Lady Quarriers middle hitter Josie Price (10) spikes the ball during a game against the Harrisburg Tigers on Thursday, Sep 10, 2026, at Dell Rapids Middle/High School in Dell Rapids, South Dakota.
(Samantha Laurey / Argus Leader)
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Dell Rapids Lady Quarriers outside hitter Sylea Sykes (16) attacks the ball during a game against the Harrisburg Tigers on Thursday, Sep 10, 2026, at Dell Rapids Middle/High School in Dell Rapids, South Dakota.
(Samantha Laurey / Argus Leader)
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Harrisburg Tigers setter Josalyn Samuels (8) jumps for a setter dump during a game against the Dell Rapids Lady Quarriers on Thursday, Sep 10, 2026, at Dell Rapids Middle/High School in Dell Rapids, South Dakota.
(Samantha Laurey / Argus Leader)
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Harrisburg Tigers defensive specialist Kennedy Kokenge (10) serves the ball during a game against the Dell Rapids Lady Quarriers on Thursday, Sep 10, 2026, at Dell Rapids Middle/High School in Dell Rapids, South Dakota.
(Samantha Laurey / Argus Leader)
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Dell Rapids Lady Quarriers outside hitter Madelynn Henry (7) goes to attack the ball during a game against the Harrisburg Tigers on Thursday, Sep 10, 2026, at Dell Rapids Middle/High School in Dell Rapids, South Dakota.
(Samantha Laurey / Argus Leader)
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Harrisburg Tigers volleyball team celebrates their score on the court during a game against the Dell Rapids Lady Quarriers on Thursday, Sep 10, 2026, at Dell Rapids Middle/High School in Dell Rapids, South Dakota.
(Samantha Laurey / Argus Leader)
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Harrisburg Tigers head coach Ronette Costain high fives players as they run to the bench during a game against the Dell Rapids Lady Quarriers on Thursday, Sep 10, 2026, at Dell Rapids Middle/High School in Dell Rapids, South Dakota.
(Samantha Laurey / Argus Leader)
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Harrisburg Tigers outside hitter Brynlee Zachariasen bumps the ball during a game against the Dell Rapids Lady Quarriers on Thursday, Sep 10, 2026, at Dell Rapids Middle/High School in Dell Rapids, South Dakota.
(Samantha Laurey / Argus Leader)
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Harrisburg Tigers outside hitter Brynlee Zachariasen attacks the ball during a game against the Dell Rapids Lady Quarriers on Thursday, Sep 10, 2026, at Dell Rapids Middle/High School in Dell Rapids, South Dakota.
(Samantha Laurey / Argus Leader)
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Harrisburg Tigers middle hitter Bergen Stiff (7) and outside hitter Julia Masselink (4) jump to block the ball from Dell Rapids Lady Quarriers right-side hitter Tenley Witzel (14) on Thursday, Sep 10, 2026, at Dell Rapids Middle/High School in Dell Rapids, South Dakota.
(Samantha Laurey / Argus Leader)
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Harrisburg Tigers setter Josalyn Samuels (8) and middle hitter McKinnley Munce (12) jump to block the ball on Thursday, Sep 10, 2026, at Dell Rapids Middle/High School in Dell Rapids, South Dakota.
(Samantha Laurey / Argus Leader)
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Harrisburg Tigers setter Josalyn Samuels (8) jumps fto set the ball for her teammate during a game against the Dell Rapids Lady Quarriers on Thursday, Sep 10, 2026, at Dell Rapids Middle/High School in Dell Rapids, South Dakota.
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Harrisburg Tigers outside hitter Julia Masselink (4) attacks the ball during a game against the Dell Rapids Lady Quarriers on Thursday, Sep 10, 2026, at Dell Rapids Middle/High School in Dell Rapids, South Dakota.
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Harrisburg Tigers volleyball team celebrates their score on the court during a game against the Dell Rapids Lady Quarriers on Thursday, Sep 10, 2026, at Dell Rapids Middle/High School in Dell Rapids, South Dakota.
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Harrisburg Tigers outside hitter Julia Masselink (4) attacks the ball during a game against the Dell Rapids Lady Quarriers on Thursday, Sep 10, 2026, at Dell Rapids Middle/High School in Dell Rapids, South Dakota.
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Harrisburg Tigers volleyball team celebrates their score from the team bench during a game against the Dell Rapids Lady Quarriers on Thursday, Sep 10, 2026, at Dell Rapids Middle/High School in Dell Rapids, South Dakota.
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Harrisburg Tigers play the Dell Rapids Lady Quarriers on Thursday, Sep 10, 2026, at Dell Rapids Middle/High School in Dell Rapids, South Dakota.
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Harrisburg Tigers outside hitter Brynlee Zachariasen (5) bumps the ball during a game against the Dell Rapids Lady Quarriers on Thursday, Sep 10, 2026, at Dell Rapids Middle/High School in Dell Rapids, South Dakota.
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Dell Rapids Lady Quarriers outside hitter Sylea Sykes (16) spikes the ball during a game against the Harrisburg Tigers on Thursday, Sep 10, 2026, at Dell Rapids Middle/High School in Dell Rapids, South Dakota.
(Samantha Laurey / Argus Leader)
Semmler won the girls Athlete of the Week with 56.5% of the vote.
Semmler was a key cog for Harrisburg defensively in a pair of matches this week. The senior defensive specialist had 20 digs in the Tigers’ 3-2 loss to Brandon Valley on Saturday, Oct. 3, after posting 14 digs in a 3-0 sweep of Huron on Thursday, Oct. 1.
This article originally appeared on Sioux Falls Argus Leader: Anthony Patron, Ember Semmler voted Argus Leader Athletes of the Week