It's time to celebrate the rising stars of Cape Cod and Islands lacrosse! Our weekly Player of the Week poll is now open, spotlighting the high school boys who delivered standout performances on the field. This is your chance to recognize the athletes whose hustle, skill, and game-changing plays deserve the spotlight.

The voting window is live from Thursday through Wednesday, with unlimited votes allowed. Make sure to cast your ballot directly on the Cape Cod Times website or mobile site to make your voice count. The winner will be announced right here next Thursday alongside a brand new poll.

Let's dive into this week's impressive candidates. The season's first winner, Philbrick, set a high bar with two strong showings, notching three goals and three assists in consecutive victories. Adams made a major impact with four goals and three assists in a dominant win, while Balfour powered his team with multi-goal games, including a four-goal, two-assist performance.

A special highlight this week is Banks, who reached a monumental career milestone: 100 total points. He achieved this feat in style during a 17-1 win, with his 100th point coming on an assist for his brother Connor's first-ever varsity goal—a truly memorable sports moment. He capped his week with another productive outing, proving his consistent playmaking ability.

From offensive explosions to defensive walls, the list of contenders is deep. Endres led a scoring charge with eight goals, Hanlon netted five, and Black posted a perfect shutout in net, stopping all 10 shots he faced. Players like Blanchard, Demestico, Escher, Garguilo, Hawkes, and Hoban all filled the stat sheet with crucial goals and assists, driving their teams to decisive wins.

These athletes exemplify the dedication and talent found in local high school sports. Now it's your turn to decide whose performance was most worthy. Review their accomplishments, head to the poll below, and vote for the Cape and Islands Boys Lacrosse Player of the Week!