Jan. 12, 2026Updated Jan. 13, 2026, 10:48 a.m. ET
The first week of high school sports for 2026 has wrapped, and it's time to recognize the best athletic performances from Jan. 5-10.
Over the weekend, Jack Britt wrestling hosted its annual Boneyard Bash, where Pinecrest took home the boys' championship, and Parkwood claimed the girls' title this season.
In basketball, Fayetteville Christian hosted its inaugural Warrior Classic presented by Phenom Hoops, and saw notable performances from Fayetteville-area hoopers throughout the day.
Here are the 910Preps Athlete of the Week nominees for the opening week of 2026.
Coaches and parents, if your athlete has been nominated, please send a clear headshot photo to [email protected].
Jan. 5-10 910Preps Athlete of the Week nominees:
Justin Caldwell, Fayetteville Academy boys' basketball — The Georgetown signee put together his sixth 30-point performance of the season against Northwood Temple. The senior posted 35 points and nine rebounds in the win.
Kahmali Fondinka, Jack Britt girls' wrestling — Fondinka extended her season's record to 14-1 with a first-place win over Overhills' Saniya Brown in the Boneyard Bash.
Jayvon Foster, Seventy-First boys' basketball — Foster continues his impressive junior season. On Saturday, he posted 25 points, five rebounds, two assists, and two steals in the Falcons' win over Pinecrest.
Samuel Gantt, Pine Forest boys' wrestling — Gantt's senior season continues to be a success after a 48-second fall over Lumberton's Damicquen Powell for first place in the 144-pound weight class at the Boneyard Bash.
Aiden Hale, Cape Fear boys' swimming — Hale won first place in the boys' 50-yard freestyle in 28.61.
Isabella Hernandez, Jack Britt girls' wrestling — Hernandez continued her undefeated streak after winning first place in the 132-pound weight class in the Boneyard Bash.
Mac Johnson, Cape Fear boys' wrestling — Johnson moved to 30-0 on the season with a 3:35 fall over Parkwood's Takota Tala for first place at the Boneyard Bash.
Tye Johnson, Cape Fear boys' wrestling — Tye Johnson improved to 27-0 on the season with a first-place win at Jack Britt's Boneyard Bash.
Allison Lett, Freedom Christian girls' basketball — Lett continues her dynamic season and put up explosive numbers last week. In two games, the junior forward averaged 26.5 points and 13 rebounds.
Bria Ma, Jack Britt girls' wrestling — Ma remained undefeated at the Boneyard Bash after securing a first-place win over Pine Forest's Morgan Carpenter in 1:07.
Brieon Mayfield, Jack Britt boys' wrestling — Mayfield stayed undefeated in his junior season for first place over Parkwood's Benjamin Dyer in the 190-pound weight class.
Peter Sauveur, Douglas Byrd indoor track — The senior competed at the Union Pines High School Polar Bear Meet and won the high jump and 500-meter dash. Sauveur is currently ranked No. 2 in the state in high jump and No. 3 in the state in the 500-meter dash. He’s also a part of the 4x400, which is currently ranked number No. 5in the state.Nashion Singletary, South View boys' basketball — Singletary had his best statistical game of the season for the Tigers. In the win over Jack Britt, he posted 21 points and 13 rebounds.
Alex Trent, Pine Forest boys' swimming — Trent won first place in the 100-yard butterfly with a 1:05.95.
Neriya Walker, South View girls' basketball — Walker dominated in the Tigers' win over Cape Fear on Tuesday with 22 points, 11 rebounds, four steals, and two assists.
Lainey Williams, Cape Fear girls' swimming — Williams placed first in the girls' 100-yard butterfly with a 1:19.28 time.
Chris Wooten, Fayetteville Christian boys' basketball — Wooten put up a stellar performance in the Warriors' win over Northwood Temple. The junior guard posted 28 points and nine rebounds.