Event
Cincinnati.com readers selected the 2025-2026 Cincinnati Enquirer/Beacon Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine Athletes of the Week from high school sports action through May 17. The winners, announced on May 22, include teams and individuals from baseball, softball, flag football, lacrosse, tennis, track and field, and volleyball across Ohio, Northern Kentucky, and Indiana. Certificates are now available digitally via a public Dropbox link.
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Following feedback that families were not receiving mailed awards, the publication announced the 2025-2026 Athletes of the Week on May 22, with winners selected by Cincinnati.com readers based on action through May 17.
Background
The Cincinnati Enquirer, in partnership with Beacon Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine, announced its 2025-2026 Athletes of the Week on May 22. The awards recognise high school teams and individuals from Ohio, Northern Kentucky, and Indiana. Selections were determined by Cincinnati.com readers based on athletic performance through May 17. The announcement covers a diverse range of sports, including baseball, softball, lacrosse, tennis, track and field, volleyball, and flag football. Digital certificates for the recipients are accessible via a public Dropbox link.
The Cincinnati Enquirer, in partnership with Beacon Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine, announced its 2025-2026 Athletes of the Week on May 22. The awards recognise high school teams and individuals from Ohio, Northern Kentucky, and Indiana. Selections were determined by Cincinnati.c
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Key entities: Cincinnati Enquirer, Beacon Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine, Cincinnati.com, Ohio High School Athletic Association.
Who selects the winners? Cincinnati.com readers Which regions are included? Ohio, Northern Kentucky, and Indiana What sports are covered? Baseball, softball, lacrosse, tennis, track and field, volleyball, and flag football How are certificates distributed? Via a public Dropbox li
Through May 17, 2026: High school sports action eligible for consideration May 22, 2026: Cincinnati Enquirer announces the 2025-2026 Athletes of the Week
Timeline
High school sports action eligible for consideration
Cincinnati Enquirer announces the 2025-2026 Athletes of the Week
FAQ
Cincinnati.com readers
Ohio, Northern Kentucky, and Indiana
Baseball, softball, lacrosse, tennis, track and field, volleyball, and flag football
Via a public Dropbox link
They are chosen by Cincinnati.com readers based on high school sports action.
The awards cover Ohio, Northern Kentucky, and Indiana, including baseball, softball, flag football, lacrosse, tennis, track and field, and volleyball.
Digital certificates are available via a public Dropbox link; physical mailings have been discontinued.
The selections cover action through May 17.