Upstate Ingles Announces Boys Athlete of the Week Finalists

Fans can vote for top high school sports stars in the region

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

The Upstate Ingles high school boys athlete of the week for Feb. 16-22 has been announced, with multiple finalists up for the award. Fans can vote for the winner, with the poll open until noon on Feb. 26. The previous week's winner was Spartanburg basketball player Johnston Abrams.

Why it matters

The Ingles athlete of the week award recognizes top high school sports talent in the Upstate region, helping to highlight the achievements of local student-athletes and build community engagement around prep sports.

The details

This week's finalists for the Ingles boys athlete of the week include standout wrestlers and basketball players from the Upstate area. Fans can vote multiple times for their pick, with the winner to be announced after the poll closes on Feb. 26.

  • The poll for the Feb. 16-22 Ingles boys athlete of the week is open until noon on Feb. 26, 2026.
  • The previous week's winner was Spartanburg basketball player Johnston Abrams.

The players

Johnston Abrams

A basketball player from Spartanburg who won the Ingles boys athlete of the week award for the previous week.

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What’s next

The winner of the Feb. 16-22 Ingles boys athlete of the week award will be announced after the poll closes at noon on Feb. 26, 2026.

The takeaway

The Ingles athlete of the week program provides a platform to recognize and celebrate the top high school sports talent in the Upstate region, fostering community pride and interest in local prep athletics.