Mount Anthony Junior Wins Vermont Athlete of the Week
Talin Bartholdi secured the honor following a standout performance on the football field.
Updated on Oct. 16, 2026 in Football
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Mount Anthony football player Talin Bartholdi has been named the All-USA Vermont Boys Athlete of the Week. He earned the recognition after receiving 62.8% of the total votes cast in the online competition.
Why it matters
The nomination highlights Bartholdi's standout performance during Week 6 of the high school football season. His contributions were central to Mount Anthony's narrow 34-26 victory over Hartford.
Bartholdi secured the win with 62.8% of 45,289 total votes cast. He reached this milestone after rushing for 144 yards and three touchdowns on 22 carries during a 34-26 win against Hartford.
The players
Talin Bartholdi
He is a junior football player at Mount Anthony who earned athlete of the week honors.
Mount Anthony
This is a Vermont high school that competes in regional football and athletic programs.
Hartford
This is a Vermont high school football program that recently faced Mount Anthony in competition.
The details
The junior running back led his team to a victory against Hartford in a Week 6 matchup. His performance prompted the nomination for the state-wide award, which was decided entirely by public voting.
Timeline
Online voting began on Monday, Oct. 12, 2026.
The voting period closed at 9 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026.
The next ballot for the weekly award will be published on Monday, Oct. 19, 2026.
Season Trajectory
This award follows the established voting pattern set by the All-USA High School Sports program. The recognition underscores the intense focus on individual performance metrics during the critical mid-season stretch.
Bartholdi's rushing performance of 144 yards and three touchdowns confirms his status as a focal point in the Mount Anthony offensive rotation. Fans can anticipate his continued impact as the team moves through the remainder of the season.
The takeaway
Engaging in online sports voting allows local communities to directly recognize the efforts of student-athletes in their region. Readers can participate in future polls to support standout performers in their respective high schools.
What happens next
The next ballot for the All-USA Vermont Boys Athlete of the Week is scheduled for publication on Monday, Oct. 19, 2026.
Further reading
For more highlights from the gridiron, visit our Vermont Football section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Burlington Free Press.
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