Vote for the Mississippi Coast all-sports Athlete of the Week for Feb. 9

High school athletes from across the region are nominated for the weekly honor.

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

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Readers can vote for their choice of the top high school athlete on the Mississippi Gulf Coast for the week of February 9th. The nominees come from schools in Biloxi, George County, Gulfport, Pass Christian, St. Martin, and St. Patrick, and include standout performances in boys and girls basketball, soccer, softball, and more.

Why it matters

The Athlete of the Week award recognizes exceptional high school sports achievements and helps build community engagement and school spirit across the region. Voting for the weekly winner is open to the public, allowing fans to support their local athletes.

The details

Readers can vote for their choice of Athlete of the Week by visiting the Sun Herald website and submitting their vote. The poll will remain open until Monday, February 9th at noon. Last week's winner was Kamryn Lafontaine of Bay High girls soccer. This week's nominees include Carnellous Lenard of Biloxi boys basketball, Addie Vise of George County girls soccer, Morris Robertson of Gulfport boys basketball, Mia Lacy of Pass Christian softball, and Maggie Renfrow of St. Martin softball.

  • Voting is open now and will close on Monday, February 9th at 12:00 PM.

The players

Carnellous Lenard

A boys basketball player for Biloxi High School who averaged 23 points across three wins, including a season-high 33 points against Harrison Central.

Addie Vise

A freshman goalkeeper for the George County High School girls soccer team who recorded a shutout win with four saves against Stone.

Morris Robertson

A boys basketball player for Gulfport High School who had 26 points and 9 rebounds in a blowout win over West Harrison on Senior Night.

Mia Lacy

A softball player for Pass Christian High School who recorded 2 hits, including a home run, with 4 RBIs and 2 runs scored in a win against Biloxi.

Maggie Renfrow

A softball player for St. Martin High School who had 7 total bases with a home run and a triple, driving in 3 runs in a win over Stone.

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The takeaway

This weekly Athlete of the Week poll showcases the impressive talent and achievements of high school athletes across the Mississippi Gulf Coast region, allowing the community to come together and support their local sports stars.