Voting is now open for the South Bend Tribune January 26-31 Athlete of the Week poll. Voting is limited to one per hour, and the poll will be open until 11:59 p.m. ET Thursday, Feb. 5. Matthew Staples, New Prairie boys wrestling The sophomore defending IHSAA state champion continued his undefeated high school career with two match wins and an individual sectional championship at 165 pounds in La Porte Saturday, Jan. 31. The Cougars won their second straight team sectional championship. Vote here! https://www.southbendtribune.com/story/sports/high-school/athlete-of-the-week/2026/02/02/voting-open-now-for-january-26-31-athlete-of-the-week-poll-south-bend-tribune-ihsaa-mhsaa/88270154007/