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Vote for Landmark Fine Homes high school boys athlete of week for Feb. 9-15
The Oklahoman's winter boys sport athletes of the week poll is now live
Published on Feb. 17, 2026
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The Oklahoman's winter boys sport athletes of the week poll for Feb. 9-15 presented by Landmark Fine Homes is now live at oklahoman.com. Voting is open until noon Sunday. This week's nominees include basketball and wrestling standouts from across Oklahoma high schools.
Why it matters
The Oklahoman's athlete of the week poll is a popular feature that highlights the top performances by high school athletes in the state, helping to recognize their achievements and build excitement around Oklahoma high school sports.
The details
The winner of last week's poll was Edmond Santa Fe basketball player TJ Newton, who earned 7,215 votes. This week's nominees include Slade Black Jr. of Crossings Christian (23 points, 6 rebounds), Montrel Combs-Pierce of Norman (17 points), Madi House of Douglass (career-high 41 points), and Tyson Pogi of Southmoore (25 points, game-winning buzzer beater). On the wrestling side, nominees include Eric Casula of Stillwater (2 pins, 1 technical fall), Kingston Sikes of Carl Albert (3 wins via pin, technical fall, and injury forfeit), and Rylend Slover of Tuttle (2 pins, 1 technical fall).
- Voting is open until noon on Sunday, February 22, 2026.
- The winner of last week's poll was announced on February 16, 2026.
The players
TJ Newton
A basketball player for Edmond Santa Fe High School who won the previous week's athlete of the week poll with 7,215 votes.
Slade Black Jr.
A basketball player for Crossings Christian High School who scored 23 points and grabbed 6 rebounds in a win over Heritage Hall.
Montrel Combs-Pierce
A senior guard for Norman High School who scored 17 points to help guide his team to its sixth consecutive win.
Madi House
A junior at Douglass High School who scored a career-high 41 points in a win over Grind Prep, giving Douglass its seventh win in its last eight games.
Tyson Pogi
A junior at Southmoore High School who scored 25 points and hit the game-winning buzzer beater to defeat Edmond North.
Eric Casula
A senior at Stillwater High School and an OU signee who wrestles at 132 pounds. He had 2 pins and 1 technical fall win at the dual state tournament to help Stillwater defend their Class 6A title.
Kingston Sikes
A sophomore at Carl Albert High School who competed at 165 and 175 pounds at the dual state tournament, winning all 3 of his matches via pin, technical fall, and injury forfeit to help Carl Albert place second in Class 5A.
Rylend Slover
A junior at Tuttle High School who wrestles at 150 pounds. He had 2 pins and 1 technical fall win at the dual state tournament to help Tuttle win the Class 4A championship.
What’s next
The winner of this week's athlete of the week poll will be announced on Sunday, February 22, 2026 at noon.
The takeaway
The Oklahoman's athlete of the week poll continues to be a popular way for the community to recognize and celebrate the top high school sports performances in the state, showcasing the depth of talent across Oklahoma's basketball and wrestling programs.
