SWFL Boys Athlete of the Week Nominees Announced

The top high school male athletes in Southwest Florida for Feb. 2-7 are recognized.

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

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The News-Press and Naples Daily News have announced the nominees for the Southwest Florida Boys Athlete of the Week sponsored by MY Shower Door for the period of February 2-7, 2026. The weekly award honors the top high school male athletes in the region.

Why it matters

The Athlete of the Week award is an important recognition for young athletes, highlighting their hard work, dedication, and athletic achievements at the high school level. It helps promote local sports and inspire other students to pursue their athletic passions.

The details

The nominees for the Feb. 2-7 period were selected by the sports staff at the two local news publications based on their performances in games, matches, and meets that week. Fans can vote for their choice of Athlete of the Week on the newspapers' websites.

  • The nomination period was for games and events that took place from February 2-7, 2026.

The players

The News-Press

A daily newspaper serving the Fort Myers, Cape Coral, and Southwest Florida region.

Naples Daily News

A daily newspaper covering Naples, Marco Island, and Collier County in Southwest Florida.

MY Shower Door

The sponsor of the Southwest Florida Boys Athlete of the Week award.

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What’s next

Fans can vote for their choice of Athlete of the Week on the newspapers' websites until the voting closes on Friday, February 14th.

The takeaway

The Athlete of the Week program helps celebrate the achievements of talented high school athletes in Southwest Florida and encourages community engagement and support for local sports.