High School Girls Athlete of the Week: Nationwide Stars Compete for Top Honor

Each week, standout high school athletes are recognized nationally. Sports Illustrated’s High School on SI platform is now running its latest poll. Fans can vote for the National High School Girls Athlete of the Week. The nominees excelled from December 15 to December 21.

This weekly celebration highlights incredible talent across multiple sports. It includes basketball, flag football, and more. Voting is open to the public to crown a national winner.

Top Contenders for National Athlete of the Week Honors

Ten elite athletes have been nominated this week. Their performances set new records and led teams to victory.

According to Sports Illustrated, Natalya Hodge from Bearden High School scored a stunning 42 points in a single basketball game. Aubree Allen from Parma Western in Michigan set her school’s career rebounding record. She achieved this milestone during a dominant 64-9 win.

Carley Bain from West Side Christian in Arkansas scored a career-high 30 points. Jacey Boesel from Deer Park, Washington, recorded a massive double-double. She had 34 points and 13 rebounds.

Flag Football Stars Shine in State Championships

The week also featured championship-level play in flag football. Madalynn Cauley from Harris County, Georgia, was instrumental in a state title win. She accounted for all five of her team’s touchdowns in a 32-0 shutout.

Catherine Cooper, a senior quarterback for North Oconee, Georgia, threw for 229 yards. She also passed for five touchdowns to secure a Division III state championship. These performances underscore the growing prominence of girls’ flag football.

In basketball, Makenzie Fager led Shadle Park with 32 points. Khalia Lewis from New Jersey posted a 22-point, 16-rebound double-double. Kayla Tanijiri from California filled the stat sheet with 26 points, six rebounds, and six steals.

The race for National High School Girls Athlete of the Week showcases the exceptional depth of talent in youth sports today. Community voting determines the final winner.

Thought you’d like to know

How can I vote for the Athlete of the Week?

The voting poll is hosted on the Sports Illustrated High School website. It is open to the public and closes on Sunday, December 28, at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time. You can cast one vote per device.

Who won the award last week?

Last week’s winner was Alana Calhoun from Milton, Georgia. She plays flag football and had seven receptions for 86 yards and three touchdowns in a state semifinal victory.

Are there any prizes for winning the poll?

No, the poll is designed for fun and community engagement. The main goal is to highlight and celebrate the outstanding performances of all nominated athletes. There are no official prizes or awards.

How are the athletes nominated?

Nominations come from a combination of fan submissions, reader tips, and staff research. You can email writer Bob Lundeberg to suggest an athlete for future consideration.

Which sports are typically included?

The poll features athletes from all high school girls sports in season. Recent nominees have come from basketball, flag football, wrestling, and swimming, among others.

Trusted Sources: Sports Illustrated (SI.com High School on SI)