Hoggard's Madeline Elgart wins Athlete of the Week Poll
Receiving more than 60 percent of this week's fan vote, Hoggard's Madeline Elgart is the winner of the latest StarNews Athlete of the Week Poll.
Elgart averaged 22 points and 6.7 rebounds this week as the Vikings went 3-0. Elgart had her best performance on Wednesday, scoring 33 points on 14-for-22 shooting in a 66-23 win over East Columbus. Hoggard also had wins over West Brunswick and Jack Britt.
Each week, area high school coaches are asked to submit nominations for the StarNews Athlete of the Week. For a full list of this week's standout performers, comprised of all the nominations sent in by high school coaches, click the link below.
More: Wilmington-area high school standout performers for Dec. 6 - 12
Here are this week's other nominees for Athlete of the Week.
Ian Fritz, Topsail wrestling: Fritz won the title in the 126-pound weight class at this weekend's Beast of the East Tournament hosted by Croatan. Fritz is now 16-1 on the season and named Most Outstanding Wrestler at the Beast of the East.
Kinsey Ginsberg, Ashley girls swimming: Ginsberg finished first in the 50 freestyle and 100 butterfly Friday night at a Mideastern Conference meet against Laney, New Hanover and Topsail. Ginsberg was also a member of Ashley's winning 200 freestyle relay team.
Vytas Nausedas, Cape Fear Academy boys basketball: Nausedas averaged 13.5 points this week as the Centurions went 2-0 with wins over Wayne Country Day and University Prep.
Reporter Jackson Fuller can be reached at Jackson.Fuller@StarNewsOnline.com or 910-343-2262.
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