Vote: Who should be SBLive's North Carolina High School Athlete of the Week (12/18/2023)?

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Here are the candidates for SBLive’s North Carolina High School Athlete of the Week for Dec. 18 as nominated by fans, readers and SBLive’s staff. Voting will conclude on Saturday, Dec. 23 at 11:59 p.m. and the winner will be announced in next week's poll.

HERE ARE THIS WEEK'S NOMINEES

Landan Callahan, Reagan football: Callahan was the defensive MVP of the Shrine Bowl after recording nine tackles and an interception.

Carson Daniel, Central Cabarrus basketball: Daniel scored his 1,000th career point in a recent win against Hickory Ridge.

Olivia Robertson, Mallard Creek girls basketball: Robertson scored 11 points, blocked 10 shots and pulled down five rebounds in a win last week.

Grant Hamilton, Weddington basketball: Hamilton poured in 37 points and made 7 3-pointers in a 81-78 win against Gaston Christian.

Kate Sears, Watauga girls basketball: Sears scored 34 points and had eight assists in a 64-58 win over Mountain Heritage.

Javon Cowan, Triton football: Cowan was the MVP of the NCCA East-West All-Star game on Saturday, rushing for 159 yards and two touchdowns on nine carries in a 35-7 East win.

Juke Harris, Salisbury basketball: Harris, who has committed to Wake Forest, became the Hornets' all-time leading scorer by notching his 1,849th point in a win over Thomasville last week.

Tristan Shivers, Hoggard girls basketball: Shivers scored 21 points and had seven steals in a win over West Brunswick. The sophomore leads the 8-0 Vikings with 14.6 ppg and 7.6 apg.