VOTE: 2025-26 Readers’ Choice Girls Athlete of the Year. See nominees

By Charles Baggarly

July 6, 2026 5:00 AM

Match MVP, Trophy Club Byron Nelson outside hitter Kylie Kleckner (2) digs one out against Pearland Dawson during the first set of the UIL Class 6A Division I state volleyball championship game Saturday Nov. 22, 2025 at Curtis Culwell Center in Garland, Texas. — Trophy Club Byron Nelson outside hitter Kylie Kleckner (2) digs one out against Pearland Dawson during the first set of the UIL Class 6A Division I state volleyball championship game Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, at Curtis Culwell Center in Garland, Texas. Bob Booth Special to the Star-Telegram

The 2025-26 high school sports season was an eventful one, and plenty of Fort Worth-area athletes had standout performances.

Which athlete across all sports had the most impactful season? You decide. Vote for the 2025-26 Fort Worth-area Readers’ Choice Girls Athlete of the Year.

Voting will close 11:59 p.m. Thursday.

Athletes from Birdville, Southlake Carroll, Fort Worth Paschal, North Crowley, Keller, Fort Worth Arlington Heights, Fort Worth All Saints, Richland and Aledo are represented. Nominees demonstrated individual dominance in their respective sports.

Charles Baggarly

Fort Worth Star-Telegram

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Charles Baggarly is a high school sports editor and reporter for the Fort Worth Star Telegram. He graduated from TCU in 2023 with a bachelor’s degree in journalism and served as TCU 360’s sports editor. Connect with Charles on Twitter or via email.

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