Canyon High seniors earn Athlete of the Week honors

Jordan Webber and Theresa Mode recognized for standout performances against Randall

Published on Feb. 6, 2026

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Canyon High School seniors Jordan Webber and Theresa Mode were named the Canyon News Male and Female Athletes of the Week for their impressive performances in a win over Randall. Webber scored 16 points and reached the 1,000-point club, while Mode tallied 15 points to lead the Lady Eagles to victory.

Why it matters

The Canyon News Athlete of the Week award recognizes top varsity athletes from the local high schools and college, celebrating their achievements and inspiring other students to excel in sports.

The details

Jordan Webber, a senior guard for the Canyon Eagles, scored a game-high 16 points in the team's win over Randall. His impressive performance also earned him a spot in the Canyon High School 1,000-point club. Theresa Mode, a senior guard for the No. 2-ranked Canyon Lady Eagles, led her team to a 56-23 victory over Randall by scoring 15 points.

  • The Canyon News Athlete of the Week contest is held weekly, with winners selected based on varsity competition statistics.
  • The public votes for their favorite athlete on The Canyon News Facebook page every Tuesday through Thursday.

The players

Jordan Webber

A senior guard for the Canyon Eagles basketball team who scored 16 points in a win over Randall and reached the 1,000-point club.

Theresa Mode

A senior guard for the No. 2-ranked Canyon Lady Eagles basketball team who scored 15 points in a win over Randall.

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What they’re saying

“Each week, the Canyon News Athlete of the Week contest is sponsored by Mid-Plains Communication and recognizes varsity athletes from Canyon High School, Happy High School, Randall High School, West Plains High School and collegiate athletes from West Texas A&M University.”

— Tim Ritter, Canyon News Managing Editor (The Canyon News)

The takeaway

The Canyon News Athlete of the Week award highlights the exceptional talents and achievements of local high school and college athletes, inspiring the community to support and celebrate their success in sports.