A leader with heart who gives 100% every game, lifts up teammates, and never quits—on the field, in the classroom, or in life.
You decide who will be named Youth Athlete of the Year to take home $25,000 and represent 3Brand in Sports Illustrated and on CBS
What is Youth Athlete of the Year?
Learn MoreShe loves the excitement of competition, being part of a team, and pushing herself to improve every day. Sports have taught her discipline, resilience, and confidence while creating lifelong friendships. Whether she wins or loses, she enjoys the challenge, the memories, and the opportunity to represent her team with pride.
My biggest inspiration is my mom. She has taught me that hard work, resilience, and kindness matter more than winning. Watching her overcome challenges, work hard, and always encourage me to chase my goals motivates me to give my best every day. She reminds me that success isn’t just measured by wins, but by character, effort, and how you treat others. Her example inspires me to be the best athlete and person I can be.
Winning our district championship is the moment I’m proudest of. It showed me that hard work, dedication, and believing in my teammates can accomplish amazing things. Celebrating that win together made every practice and challenge worth it, and it’s a memory I’ll always carry with me.
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