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Vote now among 31 choices for StarNews Athlete of the Week
TL;DR
Vote for your favorite athlete among 31 nominees for StarNews Athlete of the Week. The voting is open now, highlighting outstanding performances in local sports.
Key points
- Voting is open for StarNews Athlete of the Week
- 31 nominees are available for selection
- New Hanover recently won against Hoggard
- Voting highlights local sports achievements
- Last second shot secured New Hanover's victory
Vote now among 31 choices for StarNews Athlete of the Week
New Hanover celebrates as they beat Hoggard at Scott Braswell Stadium April 24, 2026. New Hanover beat Hoggard 13-12 with a last second shot.
New Hanover's #6 Kate Harper celebrates after a goal as they took on Hoggard at Scott Braswell Stadium April 24, 2026. New Hanover beat Hoggard 13-12 with a last second shot.
New Hanover's #2 Maizie Lewis takes a shot at the goal as Hoggard took on New Hanover at Scott Braswell Stadium April 24, 2026. New Hanover beat Hoggard 13-12 with a last second shot.
Hoggardâs #9 Gisele Frick as Hoggard took on New Hanover at Scott Braswell Stadium April 24, 2026. New Hanover beat Hoggard 13-12 with a last second shot.
Hoggardâs #8 Mia Shade drives to the goal as Hoggard took on New Hanover at Scott Braswell Stadium April 24, 2026. New Hanover beat Hoggard 13-12 with a last second shot.
Hoggard players celebrate after a goal as they took on New Hanover at Scott Braswell Stadium April 24, 2026. New Hanover beat Hoggard 13-12 with a last second shot.
Hoggard's #9 Gisele Frick celebrates a score as Hoggard took on New Hanover at Scott Braswell Stadium April 24, 2026. New Hanover beat Hoggard 13-12 with a last second shot.
New Hanover's #4 Andie Donovan drives down the fieldl as Hoggard took on New Hanover at Scott Braswell Stadium April 24, 2026. New Hanover beat Hoggard 13-12 with a last second shot.
New Hanover's #10 Elizabeth Sifly looks to pass off the ball as they took on Hoggard at Scott Braswell Stadium April 24, 2026. New Hanover beat Hoggard 13-12 with a last second shot.
New Hanover's #1 Elsie Lewis drives down the field as they took on Hoggard at Scott Braswell Stadium April 24, 2026. New Hanover beat Hoggard 13-12 with a last second shot.
New Hanover's #2 Maizie Lewis fights for the ball as they took on Hoggard at Scott Braswell Stadium April 24, 2026. New Hanover beat Hoggard 13-12 with a last second shot.
New Hanover's #2 Maizie Lewis takes a shot at the goal as Hoggard took on New Hanover at Scott Braswell Stadium April 24, 2026. New Hanover beat Hoggard 13-12 with a last second shot.
Hoggard's #8 Mia Shade drives to the goal at Scott Braswell Stadium April 24, 2026. New Hanover beat Hoggard 13-12 with a last second shot.
New Hanover's #4 Kate Harper takes a shot at the goal as Hoggard took on New Hanover at Scott Braswell Stadium April 24, 2026. New Hanover beat Hoggard 13-12 with a last second shot.
Hoggard's #9 Gisele Frick drives down the at Scott Braswell Stadium April 24, 2026. New Hanover beat Hoggard 13-12 with a last second shot.
Hoggard's #9 Gisele Frick gets focused as Hoggard took on New Hanover at Scott Braswell Stadium April 24, 2026. New Hanover beat Hoggard 13-12 with a last second shot.
New Hanover's #22 Della Conway drives around the goal as they beat Hoggard at Scott Braswell Stadium April 24, 2026. New Hanover beat Hoggard 13-12 with a last second shot.
New Hanover's #4 Kate Harper takes a shot at the goal as Hoggard took on New Hanover at Scott Braswell Stadium April 24, 2026. New Hanover beat Hoggard 13-12 with a last second shot.
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Hoggard vs New Hanover in Girls
New Hanover celebrates as they beat Hoggard at Scott Braswell Stadium April 24, 2026. New Hanover beat Hoggard 13-12 with a last second shot.
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Hoggard vs New Hanover in Girls
New Hanover celebrates as they beat Hoggard at Scott Braswell Stadium April 24, 2026. New Hanover beat Hoggard 13-12 with a last second shot.
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Hoggard vs New Hanover in Girls
New Hanover's #6 Kate Harper celebrates after a goal as they took on Hoggard at Scott Braswell Stadium April 24, 2026. New Hanover beat Hoggard 13-12 with a last second shot.
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Hoggard vs New Hanover in Girls
New Hanover's #2 Maizie Lewis takes a shot at the goal as Hoggard took on New Hanover at Scott Braswell Stadium April 24, 2026. New Hanover beat Hoggard 13-12 with a last second shot.
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Hoggard vs New Hanover in Girls
Hoggardâs #9 Gisele Frick as Hoggard took on New Hanover at Scott Braswell Stadium April 24, 2026. New Hanover beat Hoggard 13-12 with a last second shot.
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Hoggard vs New Hanover in Girls
Hoggardâs #8 Mia Shade drives to the goal as Hoggard took on New Hanover at Scott Braswell Stadium April 24, 2026. New Hanover beat Hoggard 13-12 with a last second shot.
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Hoggard vs New Hanover in Girls
Hoggard players celebrate after a goal as they took on New Hanover at Scott Braswell Stadium April 24, 2026. New Hanover beat Hoggard 13-12 with a last second shot.
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Hoggard vs New Hanover in Girls
Hoggard's #9 Gisele Frick celebrates a score as Hoggard took on New Hanover at Scott Braswell Stadium April 24, 2026. New Hanover beat Hoggard 13-12 with a last second shot.
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Hoggard vs New Hanover in Girls
New Hanover's #4 Andie Donovan drives down the fieldl as Hoggard took on New Hanover at Scott Braswell Stadium April 24, 2026. New Hanover beat Hoggard 13-12 with a last second shot.
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Hoggard vs New Hanover in Girls
New Hanover's #10 Elizabeth Sifly looks to pass off the ball as they took on Hoggard at Scott Braswell Stadium April 24, 2026. New Hanover beat Hoggard 13-12 with a last second shot.
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Hoggard vs New Hanover in Girls
New Hanover's #1 Elsie Lewis drives down the field as they took on Hoggard at Scott Braswell Stadium April 24, 2026. New Hanover beat Hoggard 13-12 with a last second shot.
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Vote now among 31 choices for StarNews Athlete of the Week
New Hanover's #2 Maizie Lewis fights for the ball as they took on Hoggard at Scott Braswell Stadium April 24, 2026. New Hanover beat Hoggard 13-12 with a last second shot.
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Hoggard vs New Hanover in Girls
New Hanover's #2 Maizie Lewis takes a shot at the goal as Hoggard took on New Hanover at Scott Braswell Stadium April 24, 2026. New Hanover beat Hoggard 13-12 with a last second shot.
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Hoggard vs New Hanover in Girls
Hoggard's #8 Mia Shade drives to the goal at Scott Braswell Stadium April 24, 2026. New Hanover beat Hoggard 13-12 with a last second shot.
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Hoggard vs New Hanover in Girls
New Hanover's #4 Kate Harper takes a shot at the goal as Hoggard took on New Hanover at Scott Braswell Stadium April 24, 2026. New Hanover beat Hoggard 13-12 with a last second shot.
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Hoggard vs New Hanover in Girls
Hoggard's #9 Gisele Frick drives down the at Scott Braswell Stadium April 24, 2026. New Hanover beat Hoggard 13-12 with a last second shot.
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Hoggard vs New Hanover in Girls
Hoggard's #9 Gisele Frick gets focused as Hoggard took on New Hanover at Scott Braswell Stadium April 24, 2026. New Hanover beat Hoggard 13-12 with a last second shot.
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Hoggard vs New Hanover in Girls
New Hanover's #22 Della Conway drives around the goal as they beat Hoggard at Scott Braswell Stadium April 24, 2026. New Hanover beat Hoggard 13-12 with a last second shot.
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Hoggard vs New Hanover in Girls
New Hanover's #4 Kate Harper takes a shot at the goal as Hoggard took on New Hanover at Scott Braswell Stadium April 24, 2026. New Hanover beat Hoggard 13-12 with a last second shot.
While the spring high school sports regular season winds down, the fiery hot performances from Wilmington-area athletes just keep rolling in.
A loaded week of action across baseball, softball, soccer and lacrosse saw rivarly thrillers and blowout victories. Now you get to choose which athlete stood out the most by voting in the StarNews Athlete of the Week Poll, which includes 31 nominees to choose from.
The StarNews Athlete of the Week Poll will run until Thursday, April 30, at 11:59 p.m. Voting in this poll is decided entirely by fans. Vote as many times as you like now below.
BUZZER BEATER Watch New Hanover girls lacrosse players react to buzzer-beating goal
This article originally appeared on Wilmington StarNews: Wilmington, NC StarNews Athlete of the Week Poll April 25
Q&A
How can I vote for StarNews Athlete of the Week?
You can vote online through the StarNews website where the nominees are listed.
Who are the nominees for StarNews Athlete of the Week?
There are 31 nominees this week, showcasing various athletes from local sports.
What is the deadline for voting for Athlete of the Week?
The voting deadline is typically announced on the StarNews website, so check there for the exact date.
What recent event influenced the nominations for Athlete of the Week?
Recent performances, such as New Hanover's thrilling win over Hoggard, have contributed to the nominations.
