Welcome to 2025. And with that, our first Athlete of the Week poll of the new year is here.
The last poll winner was Canterbury soccer player Alyssa LoGuercio.
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Here are the nominees for Dec. 16-Jan. 4:
Boys basketball
Elijah Felix, Cape Coral
The Seahawks won the South Fort Myers New Year’s Howl with Felix scoring 44 points across three games last week to lead the team.
Patrick Johnson, Gateway Charter
Johnson scored 33 points with 11 rebounds in a 94-75 win against East Lake on Jan. 3.
Girls basketball
Brynn Stambaugh, Oasis
Stambaugh scored 26 points in a 47-41 win against Cape Coral on Jan. 2. She also recorded three steals.
Caroline Ward, Bishop Verot
Ward led the Vikings in scoring with 23 points in a 65-28 win against Westminster Christian on Jan. 4. She also scored 26 in a win against Naples on Dec. 27.