Vote for the Ingles WNC high school girls Athlete of the Week, Feb. 2-7

Featuring athletes from Andrews, Hayesville, McDowell and more

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

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Following Week 12 of winter sports in Western North Carolina, it's time to vote for this week's Ingles Western North Carolina girls Athlete of the Week. The poll features standout performances from athletes across the region, including Madison Rogers of Cherokee, Finley Moffitt of Franklin, and Khloe Joyner of McDowell.

Why it matters

The Ingles WNC Athlete of the Week award recognizes exceptional high school athletic achievements and helps build excitement around local sports. Voting for the award engages the community and highlights the talented young athletes making an impact in Western North Carolina.

The details

Voters can choose from several nominees, including Knox Davis of Andrews, who scored 29 points in a win over Swain County; Madison Rogers of Cherokee, who had multiple 20-point games; Finley Moffitt of Franklin, who scored 16 and 23 points in wins; Ava Shook of Hayesville, who scored 24 points in a close victory; Khloe Joyner of McDowell, who had 28 and 18 point games; Bailey Staton of Polk County, who scored 26 points; Adalyn Wilkinson of Reynolds, who had 23 points; and Zayleigh Chekelelee of Robbinsville, who scored 25 points.

  • The poll opened on February 9, 2026 and will close on February 12, 2026 at 12:00 PM.

The players

Madison Rogers

A basketball player for the Cherokee Braves.

Finley Moffitt

A basketball player for the Franklin Panthers.

Khloe Joyner

A basketball player for the McDowell Titans.

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What’s next

The poll will close on Thursday at 12:00 PM, and the winner will be announced shortly after.

The takeaway

This weekly award highlights the exceptional talent and hard work of high school athletes in Western North Carolina, fostering community pride and engagement around local sports.