Woodland's Jaron Follmer Named Times Athlete of the Week

Follmer led Woodland boys basketball to first conference title since 1979

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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Woodland boys basketball player Jaron Follmer was named The Times Athlete of the Week after an online vote. Follmer had a standout performance in a game that clinched Woodland's first conference championship since 1979, recording 21 points, 7 assists, and 9 rebounds.

Why it matters

Woodland's boys basketball team has enjoyed a breakout season, winning their first conference title in over 40 years. Follmer has been a key contributor to the team's success, showcasing his all-around skills and helping lead the Warriors to new heights.

The details

In the game that clinched the conference title, Follmer put up an impressive stat line of 21 points, 7 assists, and 9 rebounds. The Warriors secured the championship with a win over Dwight, marking a significant milestone for the program.

  • Follmer was named The Times Athlete of the Week on February 23, 2026.
  • Woodland clinched the conference title with a win over Dwight earlier this season.

The players

Jaron Follmer

A standout player on the Woodland boys basketball team who was named The Times Athlete of the Week.

Connor Kaminke

The head coach of the Woodland boys basketball team, who had high expectations for the team coming into the season.

Noah Decker

A teammate of Jaron Follmer on the Woodland boys basketball team, who Follmer says cracks him up the most.

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What they’re saying

“The thing that has made this come together is most definitely all the work that our players put into the offseason. This offseason was a huge one, and everybody put tons of work in to make this possible.”

— Jaron Follmer, Woodland Boys Basketball Player (The Times)

“We have surprised ourselves a little bit. We expected to be successful this year, but to this extent was outside of what we had thought preseason. It was always a goal, but since we now have it, it gets more crazy every day.”

— Jaron Follmer, Woodland Boys Basketball Player (The Times)

What’s next

The Woodland boys basketball team will look to continue their strong season and make a deep playoff run.

The takeaway

Jaron Follmer's leadership and all-around play have been instrumental in Woodland's breakout season, as the team captured their first conference title in over 40 years.