The 2026 Western North Carolina high school fall sports season has absolutely flown by, and we’re already at the halfway mark! That means it’s crunch time for these incredible athletes, and we’ve got a stacked list of performances from last week, September 6-13, that demands your attention. It’s time to cast your vote for the Ingles Western North Carolina girls Athlete of the Week, because these young stars absolutely put on a show!
Volleyball Queens Delivered Clutch Performances!
Let’s kick things off on the volleyball courts, where some serious talent was on display. Talk about a powerhouse performance: Reece Shuman from Asheville Christian Academy was an absolute force, smashing out a mind-blowing 23 kills in their crucial 3-1 victory against Reynolds. That kind of offensive firepower? Insane! She’s a force to be reckoned with. Not to be outdone, Bristol Brooks from Franklin proved she’s a double threat, racking up a massive 45 assists and even adding five kills in their nail-biting 3-2 win over West Henderson. She was dishing dimes and putting them away herself in a truly clutch performance!
Then there’s Shelbie Cannon from Hendersonville, who kept her team rolling with an impressive 26 assists in a dominant 3-0 sweep against Avery County. That’s a performance that keeps the entire offense humming! And get this: Abby Lewis from Polk County was serving up trouble, recording eight aces along with 12 assists in their clean 3-0 victory against Madison. Eight aces? That’s just wild, taking over the game from the service line! Finally, Ellison Duvall from Owen was a wall at the net and a menace from the line, delivering five aces and a staggering eight blocks in a crucial 3-1 triumph over Hendersonville. You just can’t get anything past her!
Cross Country Crusaders Blazed the Trails!
Over on the cross country courses, we saw some incredible endurance and speed. Morgan Cress from Franklin absolutely crushed the 5,000-meter race, crossing the finish line first with an incredible time of 19:43.70 at the prestigious Keith Payne Memorial Invitational. First place in a race like that? That’s pure grit and dedication right there! And hot on her heels was Lydia Goldstein from Enka, who delivered a stellar runner-up finish in the same 5,000-meter race at the Keith Payne Memorial Invitational, clocking in at 20:43.00. Both of these runners showed what it means to leave it all out there on the course!
Don’t Miss Your Chance to Vote!
Seriously, these athletes are giving their all, and it’s up to us, the fans, to show them some serious love! From the dominating kills to the blistering cross country times and the rock-solid defense, every single one of these girls absolutely deserves recognition for their incredible performances. Voting for the Ingles Western North Carolina girls Athlete of the Week is live right now, but you gotta act fast! The poll slams shut on September 17 at noon. So get online, support these incredible high school athletes, and make sure your favorite star gets the shout-out they’ve undeniably earned!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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