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B.J. Clagon
Toms River South High School
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Clagon became the third wrestler ever to win four straight NHSCA national championships.
Biography
BJ Clagon closed-out his high school career in-style in April by becoming just the third wrestler ever to win four straight NHSCA national championships.
Clagon, who is a two-time New Jersey state wrestling champ, won the 145-pound title at the Senior Nationals. Clagon, who will wrestle in college at Rider, finished his career at Toms River South with a 155-6 record and 85 straight victories at the end of his career.
While at Rider, Clagon became the first freshman to earn All-America honors in any sport. He placed 5th at the 2015 NCAA Division I National Championships. He was named EWL Rookie of the Year and the Rider Athlete of the Year. As a sophomore, he fell shy, losing in the blood round. He also qualified for the NCAA’s as a junior before being plagued by injuries as a senior.
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Papillion-La Vista South High School
The Rolfzen twins have contributed to their teams’ success at Papillion-La Vista South and the University of Nebraska.
The Rolfzen twins have contributed to their teams’ success at Papillion-La Vista South and the University of Nebraska.
Amber and Kadie Rolfzen
Papillion-La Vista South High School
Impact Statement
The Rolfzen twins have contributed to their teams’ success at Papillion-La Vista South and the University of Nebraska.
Biography
Twins Amber and Kadie Rolfzen, who now head together to the University of Nebraska, had a nearly perfect career at Papillion-La Vista South. The Rolfzens led the school to a 126-1 record while capturing three straight Nebraska Class A state titles.
In 2012, Amber recorded 390 kills compared to Kadie’s 369; both recorded 38 blocks; and both were members of the U.S. Junior Women’s Team in 2011 and 2012.
While at Nebraska, both Amber and Kadie continued to excel on the court. Kadie was a four time AVCA All-American, second team as a freshman and sophomore and first team her junior and senior year. Kadie is only the second Cornhusker to achieve this honor. She was also named Nebraska’s Female Athlete of the Year as a senior.
Amber was also a AVCA All-American, second team as a senior and third team as a junior. She was also honored Academic Big-Ten three times over her career. They played an integral part in Nebraska claiming the 2015 NCAA National Championship.
Since graduating, both Kadie and Amber are part of Team USA. Amber won a gold medal at the 2017 Pan American Cup. Kadie also earned a gold medal at the 2019 Pan American Cup. She was also named ‘Best Outside Hitter’ at the event.
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Gresham High School
Crouser owns the national record in the javelin as she excelled at Gresham and the University of Texas.
Crouser owns the national record in the javelin as she excelled at Gresham and the University of Texas.
Haley Crouser
Gresham High School
Impact Statement
Crouser owns the national record in the javelin as she excelled at Gresham and the University of Texas.
Biography
Haley Crouser holds the United States high school national record in the javelin with a throw of 181-feet, 2-inches.
She set that mark as a junior and continued he outstanding career as a senior by being ranked #1 in the nation throughout the year on her way to a gold medal in the Oregon Class 6A championships – her fourth title in the event.
Crouser, who will attend the University of Oregon, also won the state title in the shot put this past spring.
Crouser spent one season at Oregon. She finished fourth in the 2014 Pac 10 Championships. After her freshman year, she transferred to the University of Texas. As a Longhorn, Crouser was a two- time Big 12 Champion. She was also named to the 2017 USTFCCCA All-America First Team. Haley was also named to the USTFCCCA All-Academic Team twice.
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Huntsville High School
Hill is a versatile athlete who had success in track & field and football.
Hill is a versatile athlete who had success in track & field and football.
Grant Hill
Huntsville High School
Impact Statement
Hill is a versatile athlete who had success in track & field and football.
Biography
Grant Hill won two gold medals at this year’s Alabama Class 6A Track & Field Championships.
Hill, who will attend the University of Alabama on a football scholarship, won the discus with a throw of 176 feet, 1 inch. Hill is ranked #2 in the nation in the discus and earlier in the season had a season-best throw of 203-7.
Hill also won the 6A shot put gold medal with a mark of 54.3.75.
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American Heritage High School
“Mentally, you have to be tough. No one’s going to give up points.” -Rasheeda McAdoo
“Mentally, you have to be tough. No one’s going to give up points.” -Rasheeda McAdoo
Rasheeda McAdoo
American Heritage High School
Impact Statement
“Mentally, you have to be tough. No one’s going to give up points.” -Rasheeda McAdoo
Biography
Rasheeda McAdoo closed-out her high school career by winning her second straight overall Florida individual singles title.
McAdoo is the daughter of NBA legend Bob McAdoo. He is currently an assistant coach with the NBA champion Miami Heat. Rasheeda is only one of 24 girls to win more than one Florida individual state championship since the state began holding them in 1938.
McAdoo, who will attend Georgia Tech on a tennis scholarship, is ranked #5 in America on the junior circuit. She was undefeated as a junior and a senior.
While at Georgia Tech she continued to perform on the court. She helped the Yellow Jackets with their national ranking. McAdoo is now playing professionally after graduation from college.
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Round Rock
Alda was a State Champion for Round Rock and then earned an ITA All American status at Columbia University.
Alda was a State Champion for Round Rock and then earned an ITA All American status at Columbia University.
Miguel Alda
Round Rock
Impact Statement
Alda was a State Champion for Round Rock and then earned an ITA All American status at Columbia University.
Biography
Miguel Alda won the Texas Class 5A individual tennis championship this spring after losing the first set in the finals.
Alda, who will attend Columbia University, rallied to beat Frankie Colunga of A&M Consolidated 2-6, 6-4, 6-4. Miguel’s sister Rosalia was also a 5A state champ back in 2007. Alda was also named an All-American by the National High School Tennis All-American Foundation, which salutes the Top 40 high school athletes in the United States.
Alda was an ITA All-American as a senior at Columbia.
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Regis Jesuit High School
“The goal is to have fun. Not let that pressure get to me and still be Missy.” -Missy Franklin
“The goal is to have fun. Not let that pressure get to me and still be Missy.” -Missy Franklin
Missy Franklin
Regis Jesuit High School
Impact Statement
“The goal is to have fun. Not let that pressure get to me and still be Missy.” -Missy Franklin
Biography
While Missy Franklin won America’s hearts at the 2012 London Olympic Games with four gold medals and a bronze, it was what she did in high school that really stands-out.
Franklin didn’t rest on her Olympic glory – instead she returned to Regis Jesuit to swim with her friends for her senior season. Franklin led here school to the Colorado 5A title, its second in three years.
In the pool, Franklin won two individual gold medals this year and two for her team’s 200 and 400 relay teams. while setting a national record in the 200-yard individual medley.
While Franklin is one of the greatest to come out of Colorado, she didn’t stop after being honored in 2013. Franklin swam two seasons at Cal Berkeley before turning professional. At the 2016 Olympic Games, she added another gold medal in the 4×200-meter freestyle.
Franklin serves as an ambassador for the Laureus Foundation to promote social change in regards to violence, racism and those disadvantaged through sports.
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San Dimas High School
Garcia excelled in the pool at San Dimas, in the class room and now in the air as a Captain in the US Air Force.
Garcia excelled in the pool at San Dimas, in the class room and now in the air as a Captain in the US Air Force.
Austin Garcia
San Dimas High School
Impact Statement
Garcia excelled in the pool at San Dimas, in the class room and now in the air as a Captain in the US Air Force.
Biography
Austin Garcia capped an incredible career this past spring by winning gold medals in the highly competitive CIF-Southern Section in the 50 and 100-yard freestyle. In the 50-yard freestyle, Garcia just missed setting a meet record with a time of 21.14.
Garcia was named the San Gabriel Valley Tribune Swimmer of the Year in 2013. He was selected as both “Athlete of the Year” and “Scholar Athlete of the Year” his senior year at SDHS.
In addition to swimming, Garcia also was the team captain and the team’s MVP in water polo. He plans on continuing to play water polo at Air Force next season. He was the only swimmer to win two gold medals this year.
He played water polo for the Air Force his freshman year. He graduated in 2017 and became a U.S. Air Force pilot in 2019. That same year he married Amanda, who is also serving her community as a BSN at the local hospital. She holds a key role alongside Austin by supporting incoming Air Force families and helping them acclimate and prosper during their time in the military.
In 2021, Austin promoted to Captain and is currently completing his first assignment in the Air Force as an instructor pilot training upcoming Airmen on the T-38 Talon. He will soon be transitioning to his next assignment to fly the F-15E Strike Eagle.”
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D.W. Daniel High School
Hoover finished her impressive senior season with a 0.15 ERA with 338 strikeouts in 138 innings.
Hoover finished her impressive senior season with a 0.15 ERA with 338 strikeouts in 138 innings.
Carley Hoover
D.W. Daniel High School
Impact Statement
Hoover finished her impressive senior season with a 0.15 ERA with 338 strikeouts in 138 innings.
Biography
Stanford-bound Carley Hoover was virtually un-hittable during her senior season. Hoover finished the season with a 0.15 ERA with 338 strikeouts in 138 innings. She led her team to the State Finals where she pitched a shut out to win the state title, revenging their second place finish the season before.
The four-time All-State selection was also great at the plate – hitting .500 with four home runs and 45 runs scored.
Hoover is equally as impressive off the field. She holds a 3.84 GPA. She also served as her senior class president. She also is a letter-winner for basketball and volleyball.
Hoover spent her freshman year at Stanford where she posted a 2-0 record. The following year she transferred to Louisiana State University. She went on to have a storied career as a Tiger. As a sophomore she was named First Team All-SEC and to the SEC All-Freshman Team. As a senior, she was named to the NFCA Third Team All-American and First Team All-South Region. She was also honored on the 2018 USA Softball Player of the Year Top 50 Watch List.
In 2018, Hoover played on the USA Softball International Cup team boasting a 0.00 ERA, striking out five batters and one hit during her 5 inning on the mound.
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Milford High School
“She lives and breathes soccer 24 hours a day.”
-Jason Dewhurst, Director of coaching at FC Star
“She lives and breathes soccer 24 hours a day.”
-Jason Dewhurst, Director of coaching at FC Star
Morgan Andrews
Milford High School
Impact Statement
“She lives and breathes soccer 24 hours a day.”
-Jason Dewhurst, Director of coaching at FC Star
Biography
Morgan Andrews, who will attend Notre Dame in the Fall, was the #1 ranked girls’ soccer player in America.
Andrews closed-out her high school career as Milford’s all-time leading scorer with 114 goals and 53 assists. Andrews has been a member of the U.S. National Soccer youth national team for the past five years.
She is also the only athlete in America to win back-to-back Gatorade National Player of the Year Awards, having won in 2012 and 2013.
Andrews attended Notre Dame. As a freshman, she became one of eight in ND history to start every game. She helped lead the Irish to it’s first College Cup appearance. She was named the ACC’s Freshman of the Year. She transferred to the University of South California after her sophomore year. In 2016, she help lead the Trojans to their second-ever College Cup victory.
After graduation, she was selected third overall to the NWSL by the Boston Breakers in 2017. The following year the Breakers dissovled and Andrews was picked up by OL Reign, where she still plays.
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El Rancho High School
Roldan has impacted every team he’s been a part of from El Rancho, to the University of Washington, to the Seattle Sounders.
Roldan has impacted every team he’s been a part of from El Rancho, to the University of Washington, to the Seattle Sounders.
Cristian Roldan
El Rancho High School
Impact Statement
Roldan has impacted every team he’s been a part of from El Rancho, to the University of Washington, to the Seattle Sounders.
Biography
Cristian Roldan had an incredible senior season, scoring 54 goals while passing for 31 assists.
Roldan’s explosive year led El Rancho to the California Interscholastic Federation’s Southern Section Division 3 championship with a 29-2-1 record. Roldan actually scored more goals this year than he did in his first three years.
The University of Washington recruit entered this season with 40 total goals and ends his career with 94 plus 71 assists.
Roldan went on to the to be a Huskie for two seasons. He helped the team claim the Pac-10 title in 2013.
After his sophomore season, Roldan declared himself for the MLS Draft. He was selected the 16th overall pick by the Seattle Sounders. In 2019, he and the Sounders won the MLS Cup with a 3-1 victory over Toronto.
Roldan has also been a part of the United States team the past three years (2017-19).
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Charles City High School
Sindlinger becomes just the second four time Iowa State Champion in history.
Sindlinger becomes just the second four time Iowa State Champion in history.
Jessie Sindlinger
Charles City High School
Impact Statement
Sindlinger becomes just the second four time Iowa State Champion in history.
Biography
Jessie Sindlinger joined an elite club in May when she won her fourth straight Iowa state golf championship.
Sindlinger, who will attend the University of Iowa on a golf scholarship, shot a 65 at the Ames Golf and Country Club to become just the second four-time state champ in Iowa – and the first in over 50 years. Sindlinger qualified for the 2012 PGA Junior Championship.
As a Hawkeye, Sindlinger competed all four years. She was a leader both on and off the field. She graduated with a degree in Finance.
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Gilmour Academy
“I think of golf as kind of a puzzle with no answer. You can always get more intelligent with the game, but sometimes you don’t really know what exactly is different about the way you’re playing.”
“I think of golf as kind of a puzzle with no answer. You can always get more intelligent with the game, but sometimes you don’t really know what exactly is different about the way you’re playing.”
Andrew Bieber
Gilmour Academy
Impact Statement
“I think of golf as kind of a puzzle with no answer. You can always get more intelligent with the game, but sometimes you don’t really know what exactly is different about the way you’re playing.”
Biography
Andrew Bieber won his second straight Ohio Division III state golf championship in the Fall.
Bieber, who will attend Duke on a golfing scholarship, shot a 144 over the two rounds of the 2012 state championships, which set a course record for the NorthStar Golf Resort course. Bieber was also honored in October as the GTM Sportswear Athlete of the Month.
While at Duke, Bieber continued to improve his game. As a senior, he won the coveted Intercollegiate Golf Championship (70-68-72=210, -4).
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Yulee High School
“My goal every year is I always want to be better than the year before.” -Derrick Henry
“My goal every year is I always want to be better than the year before.” -Derrick Henry
Derrick Henry
Yulee High School
Impact Statement
“My goal every year is I always want to be better than the year before.” -Derrick Henry
Biography
Derrick Henry closed-out an incredible four-year career by breaking two rushing records. Henry broke the Florida all-time single season rushing record with 4,260 yards on 464 carries.
In the process, he also broke the six-decade old national rushing record of 11,232 yards by Ken Hall of Sugar Land High School in Texas in the early 50’s. Henry ended his career with 12,121 yards rushing on 1,389 carries.
Both of those marks are national records. Henry never failed to top 100 yards in a game during his 47 game career, plus he also scored 153 career touchdowns.
Henry continued to play football while at the University of Alabama. He continues to excel and break records. His junior year he broke the SEC single-season college rushing yards with 2,219 yards and was voted the Heisman Trophy winner of 2015.
After his junior year, Henry announced he would be entering the NFL Draft. He was selected in the second round by the Tennessee Titans. Henry continues to be a threat. In 2019, Henry had the most rushing yards in the NFL with 1,540.
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Community Service
Henry continues to give back to his community. In January of 2020, Henry took some local Nashville students and teachers shopping for school supplies.
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Florence High School
Smith set a national record for most goals with 191 career goals.
Smith set a national record for most goals with 191 career goals.
Lexi Smith
Florence High School
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Smith set a national record for most goals with 191 career goals.
Biography
Lexi Smith finishes her field hockey career as the nation’s all-time leading goal scorer.
Smith, who will play college field hockey at College of New Jersey, scored 191 goals in four years. She broke the national record in October of 2015 with 175 goals. A glimpse of the future was given during Smith’s freshman year when she scored 44 goals.
Smith was named First Team All-American her junior year at TCNJ.
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Peabody High School
“One of the things I like most about running is that your performances are directly related to how hard you work. Running is truly objective.” -Catarina Rocha
“One of the things I like most about running is that your performances are directly related to how hard you work. Running is truly objective.” -Catarina Rocha
Catarina Rocha
Peabody High School
Impact Statement
“One of the things I like most about running is that your performances are directly related to how hard you work. Running is truly objective.” -Catarina Rocha
Biography
Catarina Rocha, Massachusetts’ two-time state champ, made her mark on the national scene during her cross-country career.
Rocha finished second at the 2012 Foot Locker National Championships last December, which was an improvement over 7th place finish as a junior and 31st place finish as a sophomore. Rocha will attend Providence College in the fall and will compete in cross country, plus indoor and outdoor track.
While at Providence, Rocha became a two time NCAA All American in Cross Country.
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St. Benedict's Prep
“A good run cleans your lungs, but also your thoughts.” -Edward Cheserek
“A good run cleans your lungs, but also your thoughts.” -Edward Cheserek
Edward Cheserek
St. Benedict's Prep
Impact Statement
“A good run cleans your lungs, but also your thoughts.” -Edward Cheserek
Biography
Edward Cheserek may have had the best-ever high school cross-country career ever. While he was the nation’s top-ranked runner throughout most of his high school career, it was his story of coming to America as an orphan from Kenya that caught the attention of the running community.
Cheserek, who will attend Oregon on a scholarship, won the prestigious Foot Locker Nationals as a junior and a senior, plus set several national records, including the high school indoor two-mile record.
While at Oregon, Cheserek continued his dominence racking up a staggering 17 NCAA National Championships, 3 in Cross Country and 14 in Track & Field. He also has 21 All America honors to his name. He also claimed 11 total Pac-10 titles.
After college, Cheserek has continued to run professionally. In 2018 at the Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational, Cheserek ran a 3:49:44 mile. This time was both a personal best and the second fasted indoor mile in the world.
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Ossining High School
Chong led Ossining to it’s first event Public School State Championships. She continued her success at UConn and now to the WNBA.
Chong led Ossining to it’s first event Public School State Championships. She continued her success at UConn and now to the WNBA.
Saniya Chong
Ossining High School
Impact Statement
Chong led Ossining to it’s first event Public School State Championships. She continued her success at UConn and now to the WNBA.
Biography
Saniya Chong, who has accepted a scholarship to play college basketball at national powerhouse UConn, had an incredible season. Saniya led her school to its first-ever New York State Public Schools state championship during the 2012-13 season.
Chong set a New York State single-season record with 928 points for an average of 34.4 points per game. Chong also averaged 9.1 assists per game.
While at UConn, Chong led the Huskies to three National Championships. Her senior year, she was named to the NCAA All-Bidgeport Regional Team.
Chong entered the 2017 WNBA Draft where she was selected in the third round by the Dallas Wings. Chong continues to play in the WNBA presently.
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Simeon High School
Jabari Parker leaves the Chicago high school basketball scene the way he entered it – a champion.
Jabari Parker leaves the Chicago high school basketball scene the way he entered it – a champion.
Jabari Parker
Simeon High School
Impact Statement
Jabari Parker leaves the Chicago high school basketball scene the way he entered it – a champion.
Biography
Jabari Parker leaves the Chicago high school basketball scene the way he entered it – a champion.
Parker, who will attend Duke in the fall, led Simeon to its fourth straight Illinois Class 4A championship during the 2012-13 season. What made Parker’s senior season special was the fact that he was able to battle back from a broken foot that he suffered during last summer.
Even though he wasn’t 100 percent at the start of the season, Parker led his team to a 30-3 record while averaging 18 points and 10 rebounds per game.
Parker attended Duke University and played for one year. As a freshman, he was named the 2014 ACC Rookie of the Year. He was also named first team All-ACC-Team. After the season, he declared his entry to the NBA Draft. He was subsequently the second overall pick by the Milwaukee Bucks.
Parker was traded a handful of times and is now playing for the Sacramento Kings as of 2020.
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Loganville High School
“I’m trying to fill my own shoes, and wherever that takes me when the time comes is going to be awesome.” -Clint Frazier
“I’m trying to fill my own shoes, and wherever that takes me when the time comes is going to be awesome.” -Clint Frazier
Clint Frazier
Loganville High School
Impact Statement
“I’m trying to fill my own shoes, and wherever that takes me when the time comes is going to be awesome.” -Clint Frazier
Biography
Clint Frazier capped off his high school career by being drafted by the Cleveland Indians with the fifth overall pick in the 2013 Major League Baseball Draft in June.
The 6-foot 180-pound senior center-fielder batted .485 with 17 home runs, 56 runs scored, 45 RBI and a 1.134 slugging percentage this season. Frazier led Loganville (26-6) to the Class AAAAA quarterfinals this past season. Frazier had already signed his major league contract.
Frazier started his professional career in the minor leagues. He was promoted from Class A to AA to AAA before being traded to the New York Yankees in July of 2016. Frazier spent the rest of the season on the Scranton/Wilkes Barre RailRiders. He spent the first few months of the next season there until he was called up to the Majors.
Frazier played his first game as a New York Yankee on July 1, 2017 and made an immediate impact with a double his first time to bat and a homerun the second. He finished the season in the majors. Frazier was plagued with a concussion in 2018 and was inactive for most of the season. In 2019, he split time between the majors and the minors. Most recently, he was called up to the majors again in August of 2020.
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