Community Awards
Big time athletes deserve big time awards.
The Coastal Bend Sports Hall of Fame & Awards Show recognizes standout athletes, teams and coaches—both amateur and professional—who have made an impact in our community. The 2026 Finalists listed below were nominated by the public, then voted on by the Awards Committee. Finalists were evaluated for their exemplary skills, achievements, and contributions to their team and sport, showcasing a level of excellence that sets them apart as the top athletes in their respective nomination category.
Finalists
HS Female Student
Athlete of the Year
Miranda Sosa – King
Jordyn Thibodeaux – Calallen
Ella Garcia – John Paul II
HS Male Student
Athlete of the Year
Reese Rusher – Calallen
Huzefa Ullah – Ray
John Hinojosa – Odem
Javelina of the Year
Presented by Texas A&M-Kingsville Athletics
Oneika Brissett – Track & Field
Madison Ramos – Track & Field
Rylan Pollard – Volleyball & Beach Volleyball
Islander of the Year
Kristin Bobay – Beach Volleyball
Elizabeth Khatevi – Cross Country & Track & Field
Kye Lowth – Cross Country & Track & Field
Team of the Year
Presented by Hilliard Center
London Boys Varsity Soccer
Aransas Pass Boys Varsity Basketball
Refugio Varsity Football
Coach of the Year
Presented by Omni Corpus Christi Hotel
Sean Armstrong – London Basketball
Tomas Martinez – San Diego Powerlifting
Lane Deal – London Soccer
Athlete with Heart
Presented by Corpus Christi Athletic Club
Sergio Obregon – Miller
Lucia Ramirez – TAMU-CC
Nicolas Pickens – Calallen
Comeback Story of the Year
Presented by RTFC
Easten Smith – Islanders Baseball
Kaycee Groves – Javelinas Women's Basketball
Elsa Tornvall – Islanders Golf
Underclassman of the Year
Alana Williams – London
Sophia Torres – West Oso
Maddox Jennings – London
Moment of the Year
Presented by Corpus Christi Hooks
Kolton Strey Pick 6 – Flour Bluff
Noah Westbrook Breaks 52-Year Diving Record – King
The Kick vs Cuero – Sinton


