High School Athlete of the Year

This esteemed award, determined by the Awards Committee, recognizes outstanding high school athletes in every sport based on their exceptional performance on the field or court. Candidates are evaluated for their exemplary skills, achievements, and contributions to their respective sports, showcasing a level of excellence that sets them apart as the top athletes in their high school sport. 

Criteria:
  • Performance on the field/court

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Finalists

The Awards Committee has chosen three finalists, per sport, for outstanding high school athletes in the Coastal Bend. The top athlete, per sport, will be announced at the Coastal Bend Sports Hall of Fame & Awards Show on May 26, 2026 at the Hilliard Center.

Stay tuned to find out the top three finalists, per Spring sport, on May 1, 2026!

BOYS

Cross Country

Trey Llanes – Veterans Memorial
Shane Stawar – Port Aransas
Joey Poblano – Tuloso Midway

 

Football

Zander Wills – Refugio
Mykha Green – Sinton
Damian Figueroa – Tuloso Midway

 

Wrestling

Roman Nino – Carroll 
Nathan Chino – King 
Esteban Vela – Veterans Memorial 

 

Swimming & Diving

Gavin Lopez – Tuloso Midway 
Jonah Shelton – London 
Kade Riley – Orange Grove 

 

Basketball

Christian Olivares – London
Augustus Hayes – Aransas Pass
Carter Knoll – Flour Bluff

GIRLS

Cross Country

Elaina Lucido – Carroll
Aubrey Garcia – Alice
Leah DePiper – Port Aransas

 

Volleyball

Lola Fisher – Flour Bluff
Harper Green – AC Jones
Isabella Garcia – Tuloso Midway

 

Wrestling

Isabella Arevalos – King
Genevieve Bellino – Carroll
Carly Rodriguez – Veterans Memorial

 

Swimming & Diving

Gabby Robinson – Flour Bluff
Annabelle Griffin – Tuloso Midway
Naomi Low – Calallen

 

Basketball

Ava Salinas – Bishop
Ella Garcia – John Paul II
Abby Delbosque - AC Jones

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