Who was the Greater Fall River area’s top high school male athlete in 2025-26? The Herald News is letting readers have a say in the winner in the Fan’s Choice poll.
Area athletes put on a display all season and stood out from the rest. It’s time to give them the recognition they deserve.
Supporters of the schools — Arogsy, Atlantis Charter, Joseph Case, Diman, Durfee, Somerset Berkley and Westport — and student-athletes can visit heraldnews.com to vote for the person of their choosing.
Voting will conclude July 22 with the winner announced here and X (formerly known as Twitter). Vote early and often.
Here’s a look at the nominees for the Male Athlete of the Year:
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2026 Fan’s Choice Male Athlete of the Year
1. Liam Meehan, Somerset Berkley football
2. James McKenzie, Diman football
3. Landen Novo, Westport soccer
4. Drew Pavao, Joseph Case soccer
5. Robert Leach, Diman golf
6. Matthew Barboza, Somerset Berkley cross country
7. Dom Taylor, Somerset Berkley basketball
8. Eric Coward, Argosy basketball
9. Matt Almeida, Diman/Durfee/Westport ice hockey
10. Owen Pavao, Somerset Berkley/Case wrestling
11. Ben Deady, Joseph Case winter/spring track and field
12. Matt Sherry, Durfee baseball
13. Gavin Rodrigues, Somerset Berkley lacrosse
14. Brayden Dorego, Somerset Berkley tennis
15. Michael Harrington, Durfee swimming
Herald News and Taunton Gazette sports editor Steven Sanchez can be reached at ssanchez@heraldnews.com. You can follow him on X (formerly Twitter) @Chezsports and TikTok @ssanchezsports
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