Rave Sickler Won Athlete of the Week Poll

The Germantown athlete secured the honor following a record-breaking performance on the football field.

Updated on Sept. 28, 2026 in Track & Field

Rave Sickler Won Athlete of the Week Poll

Rave Sickler has been named the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel athlete of the week after a standout performance between Sept. 14-19. He secured the title by receiving 2,636 out of 6,365 total votes in an online reader poll.

Why it matters

The weekly poll highlights top-tier local high school talent based on athletic achievements. Sickler earned the recognition for his record-setting workload and significant production during his team's recent competition.

Rave Sickler rushed for 246 yards and three touchdowns on a school-record 44 carries. The poll accounted for over 6,000 total votes, with Luke Gendrich finishing as the runner-up.

The players

Rave Sickler

A student athlete from Germantown who set a school record for carries in a single game.

Luke Gendrich

An athlete from Wauwatosa who finished as the runner-up in the weekly poll for his soccer performance.

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

The local media organization that hosts the athlete of the week online voting poll.

The details

Sickler led the voting field after a productive week, while soccer standout Luke Gendrich placed second following a game-winning goal against Sussex Hamilton and three assists in a victory over Nicolet.

Sept. 14-19, 2026: Timeframe for the evaluated athletic performances.
Sept. 15, 2026: Luke Gendrich scored a match-winning goal.
Sept. 18, 2026: Rave Sickler recorded 246 rushing yards.

Season Trajectory

This recognition is part of the ongoing weekly cycle where local high school athletes are evaluated based on their performance throughout the school year. The results influence the narrative of the competitive season as top performers emerge across the Milwaukee region.

Readers can track these nominees to see which athletes maintain their performance through the remainder of the season. The poll results provide a statistical snapshot of local competitors currently driving success for their respective schools.

The takeaway

High school recognition polls provide a platform for fans to engage with local student athletic achievements. These weekly results often highlight rising stars who are making a significant impact on their school's competitive record.