Vote for Arizona Republic's High School Athletes of the Week, Feb. 2-7

Nominees include standout performances in basketball, soccer, and more

Feb. 9, 2026 at 7:07pm

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The Arizona Republic is asking readers to vote for the top high school athletes of the week from February 2-7. Nominees include a basketball player who broke her school's career rebounding record, a soccer player who scored multiple goals in lopsided wins, and more standout student-athletes across various sports.

Why it matters

The Arizona Republic's high school athlete of the week poll highlights exceptional performances by local student-athletes, recognizing their hard work and contributions to their teams. Voting engages the community and celebrates the next generation of sports talent in the state.

The details

Nominees for boys' and girls' athletes of the week are based on performances in AIA-sanctioned sports. Voters can select the top pick in each poll, with voting closing at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 12. Winners will be announced the next day on azcentral.com and in The Republic on Saturday, Feb. 14.

  • The nomination period was for games played from February 2-7, 2026.
  • Voting will close at 6 p.m. on Thursday, February 12, 2026.
  • Winners will be announced on Friday, February 13, 2026 and published on Saturday, February 14, 2026.

The players

Bella Abt

A senior basketball player at Prescott High School who broke the school record for most career rebounds with 1,075 after recording 25 points, 10 rebounds, and seven steals in a 65-12 win over Kingman Lee Williams on February 3.

Naomi Burge

A freshman soccer player at Glendale Prep Academy who had seven goals and one assist in a 13-0 win over Goodyear Trivium Prep on February 2, and four goals and two assists in a 6-0 win over Great Hearts Anthem on February 3.

Leyla Lugo

A sophomore soccer player at Yuma Cibola High School who had three goals in an 8-0 win over Yuma Kofa on February 3 and two goals in a 2-1 win over Gila Ridge on February 6.

Abraham Andrade

A senior basketball player at Parker High School who had 41 points, 18 rebounds, and seven steals in an 81-41 win over Surprise Highland Prep on February 5.

Cade Garcia

A freshman soccer player at Yuma Catholic High School who scored five goals and recorded two assists in a 12-0 win over Mohave Valley River Valley on February 3.

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What’s next

Voting will close at 6 p.m. on Thursday, February 12, 2026, and the winners will be announced the next day on azcentral.com and in The Republic on Saturday, February 14, 2026.

The takeaway

The Arizona Republic's high school athlete of the week poll is an opportunity for the community to recognize and celebrate the exceptional talents and achievements of local student-athletes across a variety of sports.