Vote for the The News Leader's athlete of the week Oct. 19-24

It's time to vote for The News Leader's athlete of the week for Oct. 19-24The News Leader staff, with input from coaches and fans, nominate the athletes. Then, every Monday, we open the poll and let readers select the top athlete in The News Leader coverage area from the previous week.The poll remains open through Friday at 5 p.m. The winner is announced during the weekend.Please keep in mind that reader polls are unscientific and meant as a way to recognize all nominated athletes for their success during the week.This week's nominees:Julian Galiano, Wilson Memorial cross countryJulian Galiano ran a 16:48.67 to win the Shenandoah District boys cross country championship in Covington Oct. 20. Galiano helped Wilson to a third-place team finish and was 28 seconds ahead of the second-place runner at the meet. Earlier this season, Galiano broke the boys 5K record with a 16:32 at the East Coast Elite Invitational. Lena Bartley, Stuarts Draft competition cheerLena Bartley was named the Shenandoah District cheerleader of the year at the district competition Oct. 21 in Lexington. Bartley helped Stuarts Draft to win the team championship and was one of four Draft cheerleaders to make first team all-Shenandoah District. Kendal Edwards, Riverheads footballRiverheads got three touchdowns and 113 yards rushing from quarterback Kendal Edwards in a 42-27 win over Alleghany Oct. 23. Edwards, who helped lead Riverheads to its fourth win in a row, also completed one pass for 40 yards. Jimmy Pruiksma, Fort Defiance footballJimmy Pruiksma scored five touchdowns in Fort Defiance's 56-14 win over Rockbridge County Oct. 23. Pruiksma scored four rushing touchdowns plus took the opening kickoff back 85 yards for a touchdown. All of his touchdowns came in the first half. Lacey Keagy, Waynesboro cross countryLacey Keagy finished third in the Shenandoah District girls cross country race and helped her Waynesboro team win the championship. Keagy ran a 20:25.03 and was the top runner for Waynesboro who placed seven runners in the top 15 at the Oct. 20 in Covington.