Hilliard's King McMillian named Times-Union High School Boys Athlete of the Week

McMillian scored 55 points in two games to lead the Red Flashes to the District 5-Rural championship.

Published on Feb. 16, 2026

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Hilliard sophomore King McMillian has been named the Florida Times-Union Boys Athlete of the Week for Northeast Florida high school sports for the week of Feb. 2-7, 2026. McMillian scored 55 points in games against Madison County and Branford to help the Red Flashes win the District 5-Rural championship.

Why it matters

The Times-Union Athlete of the Week award recognizes top high school sports performances in the Jacksonville area, highlighting the achievements of talented young athletes.

The details

McMillian's standout week included scoring 55 total points in the two games, leading Hilliard to the district title. He beat out other top performers from the region, including Luke Amann (Creekside soccer), Mateus DeBem (Mandarin soccer), Landon Martin (Clay wrestling), Chase Phifer (Nease basketball), and William Walker (Ridgeview tennis).

  • King McMillian was named the Times-Union Boys Athlete of the Week for the week of Feb. 2-7, 2026.
  • The voting for this week's award took place from Feb. 16-19, 2026.

The players

King McMillian

A sophomore basketball player for Hilliard High School who scored 55 points in two games to lead his team to the District 5-Rural championship.

Luke Amann

A soccer player for Creekside High School who was a nominee for the Times-Union Boys Athlete of the Week award.

Mateus DeBem

A soccer player for Mandarin High School who was a nominee for the Times-Union Boys Athlete of the Week award.

Landon Martin

A wrestler for Clay High School who was a nominee for the Times-Union Boys Athlete of the Week award.

Chase Phifer

A basketball player for Nease High School who was a nominee for the Times-Union Boys Athlete of the Week award.

William Walker

A tennis player for Ridgeview High School who was a nominee for the Times-Union Boys Athlete of the Week award.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty-five points in two games is an impressive feat, and we're proud to recognize King McMillian's outstanding performance.”

— Clayton Freeman, Sports Reporter (jacksonville.com)

What’s next

The Times-Union will continue to recognize top high school athletes in the Jacksonville area on a weekly basis throughout the 2025-26 school year.

The takeaway

The Times-Union Athlete of the Week award highlights the talent and dedication of high school athletes in Northeast Florida, showcasing their achievements and inspiring other young sports participants in the community.