Midland High Athletes Won Weekly Honors
Holt Howard and Victoria Azarov were voted Athletes of the Week by fans for their recent performances.
Updated on Oct. 2, 2026 in Volleyball
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Midland High students Holt Howard and Victoria Azarov have been named Athletes of the Week for the period of Sept. 21-26. The duo earned the honors following online fan voting.
Why it matters
The recognition highlights top-tier individual performances from Midland High athletes during recent district competitions.
Victoria Azarov has recorded 238 kills this season, while Holt Howard produced 395 total yards and four passing touchdowns in a single football game.
The players
Holt Howard
He is a Midland High student-athlete who excelled on the football field.
Victoria Azarov
She is a standout Midland High volleyball player who has committed to Arizona State for beach volleyball.
The details
Holt Howard led his team to a 44-7 victory over Harlingen, while Victoria Azarov delivered strong performances against Odessa High and San Angelo Central. Azarov has also committed to play beach volleyball at Arizona State.
Timeline
Sept. 21-26: Period for Athlete of the Week fan voting
Sept. 22: Victoria Azarov played against Odessa High
Sept. 24: Holt Howard played against Harlingen
Sept. 25: Victoria Azarov played against San Angelo Central
Oct. 9: Midland High football plays Odessa High
Season Trajectory
The recognition tracks individual performance milestones within the ongoing district schedule. These honors help define the momentum for players as teams push toward the final stages of their respective seasons.
Fans can continue to influence future selections by participating in the weekly voting cycle. The ongoing performance of these athletes directly impacts the district standing of Midland High teams.
The takeaway
Fan participation remains a central component in recognizing local high school talent. Readers can track these athletes as they progress toward collegiate play and postseason district competition.
What happens next
Midland High is scheduled to face Odessa High in a football matchup on Oct. 9.
Further reading
For more on local sports, visit the Midland Volleyball section.
More information
To participate in the weekly recognition process, visit the fan voting portal.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Midland Reporter-Telegram.
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