Montgomery Advertiser Names Athletes of the Week

Vance Law Firm honors top high school sports stars for March 21-27

Apr. 3, 2026 at 10:13am

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A fragmented, cubist-style painting depicting an abstract sports scene, with sharp geometric shapes in deep red, navy, and green tones conveying the energy and movement of athletic competition.The Montgomery Advertiser's weekly Athlete of the Week award celebrates the top high school sports stars in the region, fostering community pride in local youth athletics.Montgomery Today

The Montgomery Advertiser has announced the latest winners of its weekly Athlete of the Week award, presented by the Vance Law Firm. The award recognizes standout high school athletes across a variety of sports in the Montgomery, Alabama area.

Why it matters

The Athlete of the Week award is a longstanding tradition that celebrates the achievements of local student-athletes and helps build community pride around high school sports in the Montgomery region.

The details

The Advertiser selects one male and one female athlete each week based on their performance, leadership, and impact on their teams. This week's winners were not immediately disclosed, but the announcement is expected to highlight the top performers from March 21-27 across sports like baseball, softball, track and field, and others.

  • The Athlete of the Week winners were announced on April 3, 2026.

The players

Vance Law Firm

A local law firm that sponsors the Athlete of the Week award program with the Montgomery Advertiser.

Heath Harmon

A spokesperson for the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) who recently announced a postseason split decision.

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What they’re saying

“Did AHSAA consider a full public-private split? Heath Harmon explains after announcing a postseason split on Friday in Montgomery.”

— Heath Harmon, AHSAA Spokesperson

The takeaway

The Athlete of the Week award continues to be an important way for the Montgomery Advertiser to highlight the achievements of local high school sports stars and foster community engagement around youth athletics in the region.