Miami Herald Athlete of the Week 8: Colton Smith of Ransom Everglades football

Colton Smith of the Ransom Everglades football team is the Miami Herald Athlete of the Week for Week 8.

The sophomore receiver caught 4 passes for 150 yards and 2 touchdowns in a 43-0 win over host NSU University School.

Other nominees were: Rafael Salvatierra, Palmer Trinity football; Penelope Lopez-Casula, Miami Beach swimming; Marcos Aguilar, St. Brendan football; Francesca Black, MAST golf; Jesus Prieto, Ferguson bowling; Sebastian Eterovic, Columbus golf; Nicolas Kokidko: Braddock swimming; Abigail Richards, Dillard cross-country; Laila Harran, West Broward swimming; and David Lazo, South Plantation cross-country.

To be considered for a nomination (Broward and Miami-Dade high school varsity athletes only), email hssports@miamiherald.com.