{"id":391728,"date":"2024-05-08T00:56:47","date_gmt":"2024-05-08T00:56:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/?p=391728"},"modified":"2024-05-08T01:03:42","modified_gmt":"2024-05-08T01:03:42","slug":"usa-today-high-school-sports-awards-unveils-latest-girls-track-athlete-of-the-year-watchlist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/?p=391728","title":{"rendered":"USA TODAY High School Sports Awards unveils latest Girls Track Athlete of the Year watchlist"},"content":{"rendered":"

The top girls track performers from across the country have been unveiled, with these 50 athletes receiving a nod on the <\/span>USA TODAY High School Sports Awards<\/span><\/a> watchlist.<\/p>\n

There’s still plenty of time to send in suggestions ahead of the big event in August, when the Players of the Year will be announced \u2014 names can be submitted to both roleary@usatventures.com and BFontana@usatventures.com.<\/p>\n

Ahead of the anticipated event and selections, here are the athletes to keep an eye on for\u00a0HSSA Girls Track Athlete of the Year<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Joslyn Hamilton won the girls 60 meter hurdles at the Nike Indoor Nationals track and field meet at The Armory in Manhattan March 10, 2024.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Andie Aagard<\/strong> \u2014 SR, Distance | Lone Peak High School | Highland, Utah<\/p>\n

Ella Anschutz<\/strong> \u2014 SO, Middle Distance | Muskego High School | Muskego, Wisconsin<\/p>\n

Oluwatosin Awoleye<\/strong> \u2014 JR, Middle Distance | South Cobb High School | Austell, Georgia<\/p>\n

Juliana Balon<\/strong> \u2014 SR, Sprints | Padua Academy | Wilmington, Delaware<\/p>\n

Kelsie Belquist<\/strong> \u2014 SR, Sprints | New Rockford-Sheyenne High School | New Rockford, North Dakota<\/p>\n

Rylee Blade<\/strong> \u2014 JR, Distance | Santiago High School | Corona, California<\/p>\n

Ashlyn Boothby<\/strong> \u2014 SR, Middle Distance | Scotts Valley High School | Scotts Valley, California<\/p>\n

Anisa Bowen-Fontenot<\/strong> \u2014 JR, Hurdles | San Diego High School | San Diego, California<\/p>\n

A’laji Bradley<\/strong> \u2014 SR, Sprints | Pattonville High School | Maryland Heights, Missouri<\/p>\n

Mia Brahe-Pedersen<\/strong> \u2014 SR, Sprints | Lake Oswego High School | Lake Oswego, Oregon<\/p>\n

Anna Callahan<\/strong> \u2014 SR, Distance | Skyline High School | Sammamish, Washington<\/p>\n

Abby Faith Cheeseman<\/strong> \u2014 JR, Distance | The Webb School | Bell Buckle, Tennessee<\/p>\n

Olivia Cieslak<\/strong> \u2014 JR, Middle Distance | Haverford Township | Havertown, Pennsylvania<\/p>\n

Iyonna Codd<\/strong> \u2014 SR, Sprints | Centennial High School | Las Vegas, Nevada<\/p>\n

Ryan Davis<\/strong> \u2014 SR, Sprints | Hillgrove High School | Powder Springs, Georgia<\/p>\n

Kaylin Edwards<\/strong> \u2014 JR, Hurdles | Wilson High School | Long Beach, California<\/p>\n

Sadie Engelhardt<\/strong> \u2014 JR, Distance | Ventura High School | Ventura, California<\/p>\n

Sanaa Frederick<\/strong> \u2014 SR, Sprints | Druid Hills High School | Atlanta, Georgia<\/p>\n

Nora Gremban<\/strong> \u2014 SR, Distance | Northland Pines High School | Eagle River, Wisconsin<\/p>\n

Malia Hambrick<\/strong> \u2014 SO, Middle Distance | North Port High School | North Port, Florida<\/p>\n

Joslyn Hamilton<\/strong> \u2014 SR, Hurdles | Rolesville High School | Rolesville, North Carolina<\/p>\n

Rylee Hampton<\/strong> \u2014 SR, Hurdles | Cypress Ridge High School | Houston, Texas<\/p>\n

Makeriah Harris<\/strong> \u2014 SR, Sprints | Scotlandville High School | Baton Rouge, Louisiana<\/p>\n

Jane Hedengren<\/strong> \u2014 JR, Distance | Timpview High School | Provo, Utah<\/p>\n

Allison Ince<\/strong> \u2014 SR, Middle Distance | Normal Community High School | Normal, Illinois<\/p>\n

Brittney Jennings<\/strong> \u2014 SR, Hurdles | Sandalwood High School | Jacksonville, Florida<\/p>\n

Elizabeth Leachman<\/strong> \u2014 SO, Distance | Boerne Champion High School | Boerne, Texas<\/p>\n

Skyye Lee<\/strong> \u2014 SR, Hurdles | Parkway Central High School | St. Louis, Missouri<\/p>\n

Kailey Littlefield<\/strong> \u2014 SR, Middle Distance | Lucas Lovejoy High School | Allen, Texas<\/p>\n

Haley Loewe<\/strong> \u2014 SR, Distance | Bentonville High School | Bentonville, Arkansas<\/p>\n

Zariel Macchia<\/strong> \u2014 JR, Distance | William Floyd High School | Mastic Beach, New York<\/p>\n

Katie Marchand<\/strong> \u2014 SR, Distance | Trumbull High School | Trumbull, Connecticut<\/p>\n

Bethany Michalak<\/strong> \u2014 SR, Distance | Air Academy High School | Colorado Springs, Colorado<\/p>\n

Laila Payne<\/strong> \u2014 JR, Hurdles | Carnegie Vanguard High School | Houston, Texas<\/p>\n

Addie Pendergas<\/strong>t \u2014 SR, Sprints | Sheridan High School | Sheridan, Wyoming<\/p>\n

Lisa Raye<\/strong> \u2014 SO, Sprints | West Warwick High School | West Warwick, Rhode Island<\/p>\n

Nelah Roberts<\/strong> \u2014 SR, Distance | Skyline High School | Idaho Falls, Idaho<\/p>\n

Celeste Robinson<\/strong> \u2014 JR, Sprints | Cypress Ranch High School | Cypress, Texas<\/p>\n

Katelyn Rupe<\/strong> \u2014 JR, Distance | Salina Central High School | Salina, Kansas<\/p>\n

Aleesa Samuel<\/strong> \u2014 JR, Hurdles | Somerset Academy | Pembrook Pines, Florida<\/p>\n

Hannah Shaha<\/strong> \u2014 SO, Distance | Chugiak High School | Eagle River, Alaska<\/p>\n

Tess Sherry<\/strong> \u2014 JR, Distance | Conard High School | West Hartford, Connecticut<\/p>\n

Nicki Southerland<\/strong> \u2014 SR, Distance | Delta High School | Muncie, Indiana<\/p>\n

Sarah Tole<\/strong> \u2014 FR, Distance | Auburn High School | Auburn, Alabama<\/p>\n

Joelle Trepagnier<\/strong> \u2014 JR, Sprints | Culver City High School | Culver City, California<\/p>\n

Aida Wheat<\/strong> \u2014 SR, Sprints | Kennett High School | North Conway, New Hampshire<\/p>\n

Ruth White<\/strong> \u2014 SR, Distance | Orono High School | Orono, Maine<\/p>\n

Emily Wisniewski<\/strong> \u2014 JR, Distance | Crescent Valley High School | Corvallis, Oregon<\/p>\n

Marianna Wright<\/strong> \u2014 JR, Hurdles | Monroe Comprehensive High School | Albany, Georgia<\/p>\n

Cymia Yourish<\/strong> \u2014 JR, Sprints | St. John’s College High School | Washington, D.C.<\/p>\n

From the HSSA<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Nominees for both the regional <\/a>and national <\/a>programs are posted as they are selected. Regional nominees represent the best in their respective areas, while national nominees are\u00a0 recognized as the top high school athletes nationwide. <\/em><\/p>\n

Sign up<\/a> for email updates for your region or nationally to keep up with nominee selections, the awards\u00a0programs\u00a0and special announcements.<\/em><\/p>\n

Follow our main Facebook<\/a>, X<\/a>, Instagram<\/a>, TikTok<\/a> and Threads<\/a> pages for more.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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