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 category.

Criteria:

Performance on the field/court

Fall & Winter Sports Finalists

The Awards Committee has chosen three top athletes from every Fall and Winter sport in the Coastal Bend. The top athlete, per sport, will be announced at the Coastal Bend Sports Hall of Fame & Awards Show on June 3, 2025 at the American Bank Center.

Stay tuned to see the top three athletes for Spring sports!

Cross Country - Boys

Shane Stawar – Port Aransas
Jacob Rivera – HM King
Joey Barrera – San Diego

Football

Jordan King – Refugio
Jayden Paluseo – Flour Bluff
Triston Handson - Sinton

Wrestling - Boys

Isaiah Deleon – King
Roman Nino Jr – Carroll
Aidan Rodriguez – Veterans Memorial

Swimming & Diving - Boys

Jonah Shelton – London
Gavin Lopez – Tuloso Midway
Morgan Calk – Incarnate Word Academy

Basketball - Boys

Billy White III – Veterans Memorial
Truman Thompson – Ray
Shawn Williams – Gregory Portland

Cross Country - Girls

Bianca Bosquez – Robstown
Elaina Lucido – Carroll
Aubrey Garcia – Alice

Volleyball

Autumn Garza – Calallen
Bella Garcia – Tuloso Midway
Maggie Croft – Flour Bluff

Wrestling - Girls

Genevieve Bellino – Carroll
Katelynn Galvan – King
Abigail Mendoza – Veterans Memorial

Swimming & Diving - Girls

Julia Shelton – London
Naomi Low – Calallen
Katelyn Steinbruck – Flour Bluff

Basketball - Girls

Ella Garcia – John Paul II
Justine Aguilar – Flour Bluff
Milauni Williams – West Oso

Public Nomination Categories

Click any of the categories below to nominate local community members for a Coastal Bend Sports Award.
Finalists will be decided upon by the Awards Committee. All public nominations must be submitted by April 21, 2025.