Online voting is now open for The Shreveport Times High School Athlete of the Week, featuring 15 candidates from northwest Louisiana high schools in non-football sports. Fans can cast their votes at shreveporttimes.com until Friday night, with the winner to be announced on Sunday. Each week's winner will receive prizes including a backpack, a boxed lunch combo, and a feature story highlighting their achievements. Notable student-athletes include Allana Peninger (cheer), Cole Snell (baseball), and Macie Cameron (softball). Previous winners in other categories have been recognized earlier this year.

By the Numbers
  • 15 candidates from various non-football sports competing for High School Athlete of the Week.
  • Voting concludes on Friday night, results announced Sunday.
State of Play
  • Voting is actively ongoing with significant engagement from fans and schools.
  • A variety of sports represented, including softball, baseball, cheerleading, and track.
What's Next

Following the announcement of this week's winner, the spotlight will shift to future candidates for upcoming recognition weeks, allowing continued engagement for fans and supporters.

Bottom Line

Actively participating in voting not only supports talented student-athletes but also fosters community spirit in local high school sports. This initiative highlights the importance of recognizing achievements beyond just football.