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Finalist
Varsity MVP Award Winner
Franklin High School
Nyjari McNeil, Reisterstown, MD
Nyjari McNeil, an honor student and track runner, motivates
her team, prioritizes sportsmanship, and stays active in her
community year-round.Most notably,Nyjari spends her holidays
volunteering at Challengers Independent Living, Inc. to help
teens in foster care. She makes and stuffs Christmas stockings,
collects canned goods for Thanksgiving, sells tickets for events,
and plays in their Annual Golf Tournament. Nyjari exemplifies
sportsmanship, leadership and teamwork and expertly
balances her roles as an exemplary student, serious athlete,
and committed community member.
Bishop Guilfoyle High School
Dakota Leamer, Altoona, PA
Dakota Leamer was nominated as a Varsity MVP by
his high school football team for contributing positive
encouragement, determination and spirit both on and off
the field.
Raceland High School
Krystal Keeton, Raceland, KY
Krystal Keeton, the captain of the volleyball team and
valedictorian of her class, brings drive and passion to
athletics and academics alike.
Saint Mary Catholic High School
Mack Blashka, Neenah, WI
A member of his school’s basketball and baseball teams,
Mack Blashka also dedicates himself to his school through
the Student Activities Leadership Team.
Skyline High School
Adriana Tapa, Mesa, AZ
Adriana Tapa has goals of becoming a doctor; as an AP
student, varsity basketball player, and active community
volunteer, she is well on her way.
Finalist
Legacy Coaching Award Winner
Douglas County High School
Chet Forsh, Douglasville, GA
Varsity Brands sought to find a coach
with a long-standing history of success
whoencourages academicexcellence
and good character. Douglas County
High School’s Coach Chet Forsh has
taught and coached for over 43 years.
He currently leads Douglas County’s
cross country, girls’basketball, and track
teams with dedication and passion.
He has over 595 wins and
has sent over 25 young
women to play collegiate
basketball.
Students
and staff describe him
as the “anchor” of the
high school, and say that
Coach Forsh “bleeds blue
and gold”.
Bowling Green High School
Dan Dewitt, Bowling Green, OH
Hockey coach Dan Dewitt has a 26-year
legacy spanning over 500 wins,making
him one of the winningest and most
beloved coaches in Bowling Green history.
Robinson Secondary School
Bryan Hazard, Springfield, VA
Wrestling coach Bryan Hazard runs
one of the most successful programs
in Virginia, and believes in teaching
students the value of approaching life
with honor and courage.
Winter Springs High School
Scott Gomrad, Winter Springs, FL
Winter Springs High School: Wrestling
coach Scott Gomrad inspires his athletes
to be their very best, establishing
Winter Springs Wrestling as the most
hardworking program at the school.