Vote for the Register Athlete of the Week for March 8-14

Nicare Cavil breaks down Johnston basketball's win over Waukee Northwest

Mar. 16, 2026 at 1:37pm

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The week of March 8-14 saw the Iowa high school boys state basketball tournament take place, with Johnston junior Nicare Cavil leading his team to a victory over Waukee Northwest. Cavil's performance has earned him a nomination for the Des Moines Register's Athlete of the Week award.

Why it matters

The Des Moines Register's Athlete of the Week award is a prestigious honor that recognizes the top high school athletes in the state. Cavil's nomination highlights his outstanding play and the success of the Johnston basketball team in the state tournament.

The details

Nicare Cavil, a junior at Johnston High School, led his team to a victory over Waukee Northwest in the Iowa high school boys state basketball tournament. Cavil's performance during the game has earned him a nomination for the Des Moines Register's Athlete of the Week award.

  • The week of March 8-14 saw the Iowa high school boys state basketball tournament take place.
  • Nicare Cavil's performance during the tournament earned him a nomination for the Des Moines Register's Athlete of the Week award.

The players

Nicare Cavil

A junior at Johnston High School who led his team to victory over Waukee Northwest in the Iowa high school boys state basketball tournament.

Johnston High School

The high school that Nicare Cavil attends and plays basketball for.

Waukee Northwest

The opposing team that Johnston High School defeated in the Iowa high school boys state basketball tournament.

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What they’re saying

“Nicare Cavil breaks down Johnston basketball's win over Waukee Northwest”

— Nicare Cavil, Johnston junior

What’s next

Readers can vote for Nicare Cavil as the Des Moines Register's Athlete of the Week on the newspaper's website.

The takeaway

Nicare Cavil's outstanding performance in the Iowa high school boys state basketball tournament has earned him a nomination for the prestigious Des Moines Register Athlete of the Week award, highlighting his talent and the success of the Johnston High School basketball team.