Vote Now for High School Athlete of the Week

The Herald's weekly poll is open for voting

Published on Feb. 22, 2026

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The Herald is accepting votes for its high school athlete of the week award. Nominees include standout performances from basketball, wrestling, and other sports across the region. Voting is open until Sunday at noon.

Why it matters

The Herald's high school athlete of the week award recognizes exceptional athletic achievements in the local community, celebrating the hard work and talent of student-athletes. Voting allows readers to engage with and support their favorite local sports stars.

The details

This week's nominees include Ni'Yonna Asbelle of Andrew Jackson girls' basketball, Kevin Butler of Catawba Ridge, JaNiya Cunningham of South Pointe girls' basketball, Chloe Hudson of Rock Hill girls' basketball, Alex Mastas of South Pointe wrestling, Mariah McIlwain of Clover girls' basketball, and Jermier Nelson of Fort Mill basketball. The nominees showcased impressive stat lines across a variety of sports.

  • Voting is open now and will close on Sunday at 12 PM.

The players

Ni'Yonna Asbelle

A 5-foot-11 senior on the Andrew Jackson girls' basketball team.

Kevin Butler

A 6-5 senior on the Catawba Ridge basketball team.

JaNiya Cunningham

A 6-foot junior on the South Pointe girls' basketball team.

Chloe Hudson

A 5-9 senior on the Rock Hill girls' basketball team.

Alex Mastas

A sophomore wrestler for the South Pointe Stallions.

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The takeaway

The Herald's high school athlete of the week award celebrates the diverse athletic talents of student-athletes across the region, providing an opportunity for the community to engage with and support their local sports stars.