The fall high school postseason has wrapped up for some Wilmington-area teams, but plenty of competition remains before the start of the winter sports season.

Football continued its push toward the playoffs as area programs battled through Week 10 matchups on Oct. 24. First-round playoff games are set for Nov. 7. Find playoff brackets for every team here .

While volleyball season has officially concluded, several other fall sports are still underway, providing no shortage of standout performances.

Below are 21 nominees for StarNews Athlete of the Week. Voting closes at 11:59 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025, fans can now vote as many times as they like.

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