Nolensville’s Claire Stegall Named Gatorade Player of the Year

Community celebration for Claire Stegall's track achievements

News Summary Claire Stegall, an exceptional athlete from Nolensville, has been awarded the Gatorade Tennessee Girls Track and Field Player of the Year for the second year in a row. Claire’s remarkable achievements include winning consecutive state championships in both the 1,600-meter and 800-meter events, setting impressive state records, and excelling academically with a GPA […]

Houghton High School’s Amy Sziber Sets New Shot Put Record

Dynamic scene of athletes competing in various track and field events

News Summary Amy Sziber, a remarkable 16-year-old athlete from Houghton High School, made headlines by breaking the shot put record at the Great Lakes Adaptive Sports Association Games with a throw of 6.2 meters. She not only excelled in the shot put but won a total of seven events, showcasing her athletic versatility. Amy, who […]

Lewiston’s Ryker Paradis Wins Gatorade Maine Boys Track Athlete Honor

Track athletes competing in various events at a high school meet

News Summary Ryker Paradis from Lewiston High School has been named the Gatorade Maine Boys Track Athlete of the Year. His outstanding accomplishments include victories in shot put and discus at the Class A state meet and a third-place finish in the javelin. Paradis’s remarkable personal best in shot put ranks him nationally, and he […]

Harlan Junior Tate Taylor Crowned National Track and Field Player of the Year

Young athlete sprinting on track at a track and field event

News Summary Harlan Junior Tate Taylor from San Antonio, Texas, has been named the 2025 Gatorade National Track and Field Player of the Year after an impressive season. Tate broke high school records in the 100 meters, clocking an astounding 9.92 seconds, and becoming one of the top three ranked sprinters in the U.S. His […]

Corbin Coombs Named Gatorade Player of the Year

Young athletes competing in track and field events

News Summary Corbin Coombs, a senior at Organ Mountain High School, has been awarded the 2024-25 Gatorade New Mexico Boys Track and Field Player of the Year for the second consecutive year. His record-breaking performances include impressive achievements at the Millrose Games and NMAA 5A state track meet. Beyond athletics, Coombs has made significant contributions […]

Sioux Falls’ Paul Hoekman Wins Track and Field Honor

Track and field athlete in motion throwing a shot put in a competition.

News Summary Paul Hoekman, a senior at Sioux Falls Christian High School, has achieved remarkable success by being named the Gatorade South Dakota Boys Track and Field Athlete of the Year for the second consecutive year. Known for his exceptional skills in shot put and discus, Hoekman has also excelled academically with a GPA of […]

Jim Carroll Named Coach of the Year in Conrad

Celebration of Conrad girls track team with athletes on field

News Summary Local coaching legend Jim Carroll has been honored as the National High School Athletic Coaches Association 2025 Girls Track and Field Coach of the Year. With 37 years of dedication to the sport at Conrad High School, Carroll’s influence extends beyond his title, having previously been a finalist multiple times and earning induction […]

Ben Lee Recognized as Gatorade Colorado Boys Track & Field Player of the Year

Athletes running at the track, representing high school sports achievement.

News Summary ThunderRidge High School’s Ben Lee has been named the 2024-25 Gatorade Colorado Boys Track & Field Player of the Year. This prestigious award highlights his remarkable achievements on the track, including victories at the Class 5A state championship, as well as his commitment to community service and academic success, boasting a GPA of […]

Samirah Avila Commits to UTEP Track and Field Program

Athletes competing in track and field events

News Summary Local athlete Samirah Avila has officially announced her commitment to the UTEP track and field team, pursuing her dreams in the heptathlon. A standout from Socorro High School, Avila’s success includes district titles in long jump and triple jump. Her passion for athletics and loyalty to her community is evident as she embraces […]

Auburn High School Claims First State Championship Medal

Auburn High School track team celebrating their state championship victory

News Summary Auburn High School’s boys track team made history by winning their first state championship medal in the Class 1A 4×400-meter relay event. The thrilling race, held at O’Brien Field, concluded with an impressive time of 3 minutes, 22.05 seconds, narrowly edging out the runner-up. Key performances were highlighted by Barth’s exceptional relay leg […]