Vote for Argus Leader Athlete of the Week from Feb. 9-14

Sioux Falls area athletes shine in championship settings

Published on Feb. 19, 2026

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Student-athletes from all over the Sioux Falls area delivered big performances last week, including some wrestlers coming up big in championship settings. Readers can vote for the Argus Leader's high school Athlete of the Week for Feb. 9-14.

Why it matters

The Argus Leader's Athlete of the Week award recognizes the top high school sports performances in the Sioux Falls area, celebrating the hard work and achievements of local student-athletes.

The details

The nominees for the Argus Leader's high school Athlete of the Week for Feb. 9-14 include Durnil, Harpe, Heimdal, Kellenberger, Salter, DeGroot, Larson, Swenson, and Veskrna. These athletes had standout performances in basketball, wrestling, and other sports throughout the week.

  • Voting for the Argus Leader Athlete of the Week closes at 11:59 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 20.
  • The athletes were nominated for their performances from Feb. 9-14.

The players

Durnil

Scored 14 points in Harrisburg's win over Rapid City Central on Feb. 13.

Harpe

Scored 23 points, had 6 rebounds and 5 assists in a loss to Brandon Valley on Feb. 10.

Heimdal

Won the 170-pound bracket at the Girls ESD Tournament on Feb. 12 after a pair of pins.

Kellenberger

Scored 20 points against Marshall (MN) and 4 points with 5 rebounds against Sioux Falls Washington for Brandon Valley.

Salter

Scored 20 points against Sioux Falls Washington and the go-ahead basket in Brandon Valley's comeback win against Marshall (MN).

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What’s next

Voting for the Argus Leader Athlete of the Week closes at 11:59 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 20.

The takeaway

The Argus Leader's Athlete of the Week award highlights the impressive achievements of high school student-athletes in the Sioux Falls area, showcasing their hard work, talent, and dedication to their sports.