WyoPreps Athlete of the Week: January 8, 2026 [VIDEO]

A wrestler and a swimmer have been chosen as the WyoPreps Athletes of the Week for Week 3 of the winter season. Star Valley senior Remington Aullman and Buffalo junior Everett Thomas were the winners. Aullman won an individual title at a wrestling tournament in Utah last weekend, and Thomas enjoyed a big week in the pool across three swim meets. WyoPreps reviewed performances from the competition week of December 20, 2025, through January 3, 2026, and picked two student-athletes. Previous weeks are not part of the decision.

WYOPREPS ATHLETE OF THE WEEK WINNERS 1-8-26

Girls’ Winner

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Aullman was the champion in the 135-pound division at the MC Filly Invitational in Hyrum, Utah. She won all three of her matches by pin enroute to the crown. Aullman remained undefeated on the season (13-0), and her results helped Star Valley take second place in the team standings with 196 team points. The Lady Braves finished only behind the host school, Mountain Crest.

WyoPreps visited with Aullman about last week’s performance on the mat. She thought it went well but was critical of a few errors. She discussed what she’s trying to improve, backing off her aggressive style just a bit, how she got into wrestling, being part of the Braves program, and more.

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Boys’ Winner

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Thomas won five individual events, was second in a sixth, and swam on five first-place relays for the Buffalo Bison across three swim meets. Everett began his week with victories in the 50 free (22.00) and 100 breaststroke (1:01.38) races at the Lander Holiday Invite. He helped the Bison win the 200 medley and 200 free relays. At Worland last Friday, Thomas won the 200 IM (2:09.15) with the fastest time in the state. He added another win in the 100 fly (55.62). He swam on two of Buffalo’s three first-place relays. Last Saturday at the Gillette Christmas Invite, Everett won the 100 breaststroke with the fastest time in the state of 1:00.69. He took second in the 50 free to another top swimmer from Sheridan. Thomas also led the Bison to a victory in the 200 medley relay. Buffalo finished second in the team standings at Lander and Worland, and won the Gillette swim meet.

WyoPreps conversed with Thomas about his big week in the pool. He reflected on the busy week, how he maintained his focus for three swim meets, where he’s trying to improve, swimming against top competition, and more.

Congratulations to Remington and Everett on being selected as the most recent WyoPreps Athletes of the Week!