Abernathy basketball players named Athletes of the Week

Ronnie Kirk and Emme Easterwood voted latest winners

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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Abernathy High School athletes Ronnie Kirk and Emme Easterwood were voted the latest Athletes of the Week by readers of the Plainview Herald. Kirk averaged 13 points and 9 rebounds in two wins, while Easterwood had 40 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists in a game against Post.

Why it matters

The Athlete of the Week contest is a popular feature that recognizes standout high school athletes in the Plainview Herald's coverage area. Winning this award is an honor that can help raise the profile of talented young players in the community.

The details

The Plainview Herald accepts varsity athlete nominations from the public each weekend based on the previous week's performances. Readers then vote for their top 3 male and female nominees, with the athletes receiving the most votes declared the weekly winners. Kirk and Easterwood were chosen as the latest honorees for their impressive stat lines in recent games for the Abernathy basketball teams.

  • The nomination period for next week's contest is now open.
  • Voting will start on February 17 and continue through February 19.

The players

Ronnie Kirk

A basketball player for Abernathy High School who averaged 13 points and 9 rebounds in two wins last week.

Emme Easterwood

A basketball player for Abernathy High School who had 40 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists in a game against Post last week.

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What’s next

The nomination period for next week's Athlete of the Week contest is now open. Voting will start on February 17 and continue through February 19.

The takeaway

The Athlete of the Week contest in the Plainview Herald is an important way to recognize and celebrate the achievements of talented high school athletes in the local community.