USA TODAY High School Sports Awards
The USA TODAY High School Sports Awards celebrates excellence in high school sports across 19 regions nationwide as well as on a national level. Regional programs culminate in in-person award ceremonies from April through June where winners are announced and special awards are given, providing a platform to honor and recognize outstanding student-athletes. The national awards program will announce the top athletes in each sport in August.
Nominees for both the regional and national programs are posted as they are selected. Regional nominees represent the best in their respective areas, while national nominees are recognized as the top high school athletes nationwide. Sign up for email updates for your region or nationally to keep up with nominee selections, the awards programs and special announcements. Follow our main Facebook, X, Instagram, TikTok and Threads pages for more.
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Regional Awards: April-June
National Awards: August
Award Programs Across the Country
The USA TODAY High School Sports Awards is the largest high school athletic recognition program in the country with 19 regional programs and one national awards program! Each regional program selects the best athletes in the area and names athletes of the year for each sport. Special awards are also given. Scroll through the carousel below to find a regional program.
Arizona
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Georgia
LOCAL AWARDS PROGRAMS
Indiana
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Iowa
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Massachusetts
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Michigan
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New Jersey
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Ohio
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Oklahoma
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Pennsylvania
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Tennessee
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Texas
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Wisconsin
LOCAL AWARDS PROGRAMS
National Award Categories and Nominees
Below are the sports and awards that are part of the USA TODAY National High School Sports Awards. Nominees are selected by our Sports Department based on statistical analysis, game coverage and Coach/Athletic Director feedback and are announced publicly on the USA TODAY website. These announcement articles are linked underneath their respective sports below. Nominees are informed of their status by social media, email and/or through Coaches and Athletic Directors. Sign up for updates to be the first to know when nominees are announced. For sports, awards and nominees for regional programs, see their websites.
Sports and Nominees
Baseball
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Boys Basketball
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Girls Basketball
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Boys Bowling
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Girls Bowling
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Boys Cross Country
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Girls Cross Country
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Field Hockey
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Offensive Football
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Defensive Football
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Flag Football
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Gymnastics
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Boys Golf
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Girls Golf
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Boys Hockey
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Girls Hockey
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Boys Lacrosse
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Girls Lacrosse
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Boys Soccer
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Girls Soccer
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Softball
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Boys Diving
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Girls Diving
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Boys Swimming
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Girls Swimming
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Boys Tennis
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Girls Tennis
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Boys Track
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Girls Track
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Boys Volleyball
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Girls Volleyball
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Boys Wrestling
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Girls Wrestling
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Premier Awards
Boys Athlete of the Year
Announced in August
Girls Athlete of the Year
Announced in August
Boys Play of the Year
Announced in August
Girls Play of the Year
Announced in August
Boys Team of the Year
Announced in August
Girls Team of the Year
Announced in August
Boys Team Coach of the Year
Announced in August
Girls Team Coach of the Year
Announced in August
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