​Eight athletes have withstood two rounds of voting to move forward in the 2026 Girls High School Athlete of the Year competition. Each qualifier earned their spot by finishing in the top 16 in the first round and then securing a top-eight finish in the second round, based on votes from fans like you. Although these competitors are listed in order of the second-round votes they received, their point totals have been reset to zero so everyone starts from an even playing field.
The top four finishers in the standings, as determined by fan votes, will advance to the championship round, but only the athlete with the highest total in the final round will win the title. Voting is currently open and continues until the end of Monday. Below is the list of remaining candidates and information on where fans can cast their ballots:
Additionally, readers can check back for more High School Sports coverage, including results from local girls’ tennis teams at the LHSAA state championships and updates on Central Lafourche’s squad in timeout situations. For context on the broader landscape of area competitions, you can also view results from nearby boys’ tennis teams at the LHSAA state championships.
This report originally appeared in The Courier. Vote now for the 2026 Girls High School Athlete of the Year to help determine the victor. The article aims to support comprehensive coverage and engagement with high school sports fans and highlights how fan participation shapes the outcome.