Reader’s Choice Awards - High School Athlete of the Year

When it comes to sports, everyone thinks their an expert.  Here’s you chance to put in your two cents for free.  While everyone below should be commended for their excellence on the field, who stands above the rest and is deserving of the being named Wilmington’s High School Athlete of the Year?  Vote online at capefearsportsreport.com.

Current Nominations (listed in alphabetical order)

Kaitlin Burns - Hoggard

She won the state tennis title, again, as just a junior.

Jonathan Cooper - Hoggard 

The wrestling and track all-star is headed to UNC to play football.

Kathleen Gates -  Hoggard

Volleyball star was named conference player of the year and is headed to Georgia.

Shawn Guderian - Ashley

The UNCW bound soccer star is the all-time scoring leader at Ashley

Frank Hickman - Laney

Named Most Outstanding Wrestler at East Regionals, finished third in state

Shatara Jackson - Laney

The WSSU bound baller led the Lady Bucs to the Elite 8 in the state championships.

Franklin Jones - Hoggard

The Mideastern Conference soccer player of the year led the Vikings a 5th place ranking in the Coaches’ Poll.

Ian Shankland - Hoggard

After taking home the Defensive MVP in Hoggard’s state championship win, he led the lacrosse team to a top ten ranking this spring.

HL Temoney - Ashley

A three season all-star; football in the fall, wrestling in the winter, and track in the spring.

Ty Walker - New Hanover

Mr. Basketball in the state of North Carolina.

Charles Wofford - Hoggard

The cross country and track star pulled away from the field in events throughout the year.

To cast you’re vote, visit our poll section at capefearsportsreport.com.