The Shreveport Times has opened online voting for the High School Athlete of the Week, featuring student-athletes from 15 schools across northwest Louisiana, excluding football players. Voting, sponsored by Raising Cane鈥檚 and Cosse and Silmon Orthodontics, will close Friday night, with the winner to be announced on Sunday. Each weekly winner will receive a backpack, a meal, and a feature story highlighting their achievements. This week鈥檚 candidates include athletes from various sports such as softball, baseball, and track. Coaches and administrators can nominate athletes for future recognition.

By the Numbers
  • 15 northwest Louisiana high schools represented in the Athlete of the Week voting.
  • Voting continues through Friday night, with the winner announced on Sunday.
State of Play
  • Current candidates include 14 athletes across multiple sports including softball, baseball, and track.
  • Previously announced preseason winners: Violet Collier (Volleyball), Jeremy Fisher (Football), Zaria Hall (Cheerleading).
What's Next

After this week's voting, attention will shift to subsequent weeks of nominations and competitions among athletes in all LHSAA-sanctioned sports, maintaining engagement with local high school sports enthusiasts.

Bottom Line

The Athlete of the Week initiative celebrates diverse talents in high school sports, encouraging community participation and recognition beyond football, creating a vibrant sports culture in northwest Louisiana.