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Vote for Landmark Fine Homes high school boys athlete of week for Feb. 16-22
The Oklahoman's winter boys sport athletes of the week poll is now live
Published on Feb. 23, 2026
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The Oklahoman's winter boys sport athletes of the week poll for Feb. 16-22 presented by Landmark Fine Homes is now live at oklahoman.com. Voting is open until noon Sunday. The winner of last week's poll was Crossings Christian basketball player Slade Black, who earned 7,316 votes. This week's nominees include athletes from schools across Oklahoma competing in basketball, swimming, wrestling, and more.
Why it matters
The Oklahoman's athlete of the week poll highlights the top high school sports performances in the state, recognizing the hard work and achievements of student-athletes. Winning this poll can bring additional attention and recognition to these young athletes.
The details
The nominees for this week's Landmark Fine Homes high school boys athlete of the week poll include: Austin Johnson, Jr. of Carl Albert for basketball; Kaden Leache, Sr. of Norman Terre Verde Discovery School for basketball; Dewayne McKinney, Jr. of Edmond Santa Fe for basketball; Connor Leader, Sr. of Newcastle for swimming; Zach Lopp, Sr. of Crossings Christian for swimming; Elias Mendez, Sr. of Stillwater for swimming; Max Spory, Sr. of Edmond Memorial for swimming; Garon Kaiser, Sr. of Deer Creek for wrestling; Keedan Martin, So. of Bridge Creek for wrestling; Carlos Martinez, Jr. of Cashion for wrestling; Luke Nelson, So. of Oklahoma Christian for wrestling; and Connor Wines, Jr. of Noble for wrestling.
- The Oklahoman's winter boys sport athletes of the week poll for Feb. 16-22 is now live.
- Voting is open until noon on Sunday.
The players
Austin Johnson
A junior at Carl Albert High School who scored 19 points, grabbed 6 rebounds, and had 3 assists in a win over Mustang.
Kaden Leache
A senior at Norman Terre Verde Discovery School who eclipsed 1,000 career points during a win over South Central Prep.
Dewayne McKinney
A junior at Edmond Santa Fe High School who scored 23 points to help lift the Wolves to a district win over Broken Arrow.
Connor Leader
A senior at Newcastle High School who claimed two state titles in the 100 butterfly and 200 individual medley.
Zach Lopp
A senior at Crossings Christian School who defended his Class 5A state title in the 100-yard backstroke.
What’s next
Voting is open until noon on Sunday, February 26th. The winner will be announced shortly after the poll closes.
The takeaway
The Oklahoman's athlete of the week poll showcases the impressive talents and achievements of high school athletes across Oklahoma. Fans can support their favorite players by voting, helping to bring additional recognition to these young sports stars.
