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Gaylord Today
By the People, for the People
Vote for the Gaylord Herald Times Athlete of the Week, Feb. 2-8
Gaylord, St. Mary and Johannesburg-Lewiston athletes nominated for weekly award
Published on Feb. 10, 2026
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The Gaylord Herald Times is holding its weekly Athlete of the Week poll for the period of February 2-8. Fans can vote for athletes from Gaylord, St. Mary, and Johannesburg-Lewiston high schools who had standout performances during that time. Voting will conclude on Saturday.
Why it matters
The Athlete of the Week award highlights the top high school sports talent in the Gaylord area, recognizing exceptional individual achievements and building community engagement around local sports.
The details
Each week, the Gaylord Herald Times nominates athletes from the three local high schools - Gaylord, St. Mary, and Johannesburg-Lewiston - for the Athlete of the Week award. Fans can then vote for the player they believe had the best performance over the past week. This week's nominees include Cal Royce and Kaylee Jeffers from St. Mary, Emery Lawes and Logan Dodge from Johannesburg-Lewiston, and Joseph Galer, Kieran Beach, and Grayson Glazier from Gaylord.
- Voting for this week's Athlete of the Week will conclude on Saturday, February 11, 2026.
- Previous Athlete of the Week winners this winter season include Luka Lahere (Gaylord wrestling), Cash Cunningham (Johannesburg-Lewiston boys basketball), and Payton Glasby (Gaylord St. Mary girls basketball).
The players
Cal Royce
A boys basketball player for Gaylord St. Mary who scored 22 points in an upset win over EJ.
Kaylee Jeffers
A girls basketball player for Gaylord St. Mary who scored 16 points in a game against Bellaire.
Emery Lawes
A girls basketball player for Johannesburg-Lewiston who scored 34 points in a win over Onaway.
Logan Dodge
A boys basketball player for Johannesburg-Lewiston who scored 22 points in a loss to Central Lake.
Cash Cunningham
A boys basketball player for Johannesburg-Lewiston who scored 20 points in a loss to Central Lake.
What’s next
Voting for this week's Athlete of the Week will conclude on Saturday, February 11, 2026.
The takeaway
The Gaylord Herald Times Athlete of the Week award is an opportunity for the local community to engage with and celebrate the top high school sports talent in the Gaylord area, showcasing exceptional individual performances across a variety of winter sports.
