Here are 21 choices for the first StarNews Athlete of the Week of 2026

The holiday season is officially in the rearview mirror as 2026 is here to stay.

While changes are destined to follow the new year, the consistency of Wilmington-area high school athletes continues to impress. 24 nominees are eligible for your vote in the very first StarNews Athlete of the Week Poll of 2026. This poll runs until Friday, Jan. 9 at 11:59 p.m. Vote as many times as you like now below.

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Voting in the StarNews Athlete of the Week Poll is decided entirely by fans. To check the current voting status, update this page and scroll to the results section within the embedded voting area.

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This article originally appeared on Wilmington StarNews: Wilmington, NC StarNews Athlete of the Week Poll Jan. 5