Pensacola High School Athletes Shine in State Competitions

Readers vote for Florida Power & Light PNJ Boys Athlete of the Week for Feb. 16-21

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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Several Pensacola-area high school sports teams are advancing in state and regional competitions, with three local girls basketball teams still in the running. Readers are invited to vote for the Florida Power & Light PNJ Boys Athlete of the Week for the period of February 16-21.

Why it matters

High school sports are an important part of the Pensacola community, providing opportunities for student-athletes to showcase their talents and represent their schools. The PNJ Athlete of the Week award recognizes exceptional performance and helps build excitement around the local sports scene.

The details

The 10 nominees for the Florida Power & Light PNJ Boys Athlete of the Week for Feb. 16-21 include standout players from various high school sports teams in the Pensacola area. Readers can vote for their choice on the Pensacola News Journal website.

  • The voting period for the PNJ Boys Athlete of the Week runs from February 16-21, 2026.

The players

Florida Power & Light

The energy company that sponsors the PNJ Boys Athlete of the Week award.

Pensacola News Journal

The local newspaper that organizes the PNJ Boys Athlete of the Week competition.

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What’s next

Readers have until the end of the day on February 21, 2026, to cast their votes for the PNJ Boys Athlete of the Week.

The takeaway

The strong performance of Pensacola-area high school sports teams in state and regional competitions highlights the talent and dedication of local student-athletes, and the PNJ Athlete of the Week award helps recognize and celebrate their achievements.