SWFL Boys Athlete of the Week Announced

Nominees from The News-Press and Naples Daily News compete for weekly honor

Mar. 30, 2026 at 3:01pm

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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 March 23-28, 2026. Readers can vote for the top athlete from the list of nominees.

Why it matters

This weekly award highlights the top high school male athletes in the Southwest Florida region, recognizing their achievements and contributions to their school sports teams. The award helps promote local sports and build community engagement around the area's top young talent.

The details

The News-Press and Naples Daily News compile a list of top male high school athlete performances each week and allow readers to vote for the Athlete of the Week. This week's nominees come from a variety of sports including baseball, lacrosse, and track and field.

  • The voting period is open from March 30 to April 3, 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

Readers can vote for the Athlete of the Week on the newspaper websites until April 3, 2026. The winner will be announced shortly after the voting period closes.

The takeaway

This weekly award highlights the top high school male athletes in Southwest Florida, promoting local sports and community engagement around the region's young talent.