Braden Miller, a freshman at Barron Collier High is lighting up golf courses as a key member of the Cougars boy's golf team. He has a nine-hole average of 37.63 and shot an impressive 75 at the Bishop Verot Invitational Tournament, finishing in 8th place and as low freshman in the event. Braden is ranked #21 out of 532 freshman in the state and carries a solid 4.0 GPA in the classroom.

Sophomore Katherine Collins is a serving specialist on the Everglades City School volleyball team and one of the best servers with an explosive 96.2% (78/81) serving percentage! Katherine is also impressive off the volleyball court where she is the youngest member of the 2021-22 Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) Student-Athlete Advisory Committee. She carries a 4.0 GPA in the classroom and participates in Student Government and the Debate Club.

Golden Gate High junior Sheyla Lopez has been a starting setter on the Titans volleyball squad for three years. She has filled the stat sheet this season with 64 digs, 21 kills, 38 service aces, and a whopping 186 assists. She helped the Titans to a 5-4 record in the month of September, including two big wins over rival Lely High. Sheyla's high volleyball IQ and great skill as a setter make her an important part of the team's success.

Sara Hooper, a senior at Gulf Coast High, runs on the Sharks cross country team and doubles as one of Collier County's best long jumpers in track & field. She lettered in both sports last year, including a best long jump of 4’ 8” and a personal best of 24:26 in cross country. Sara is one of only seven CCPS students nominated as a National Merit Scholar Finalist. She carries a 5.2 weighted GPA, earned a perfect 36 on her ACT exam, and notched a 1600 on her SAT.

Immokalee High junior Isaac Mendoza is a key member of the Indians first-ever swim team. Isaac is off to an incredible start securing top-three finishes in every event so far including first in the 100m Butterfly and 100m Breaststroke, second in the 100m Freestyle, and third in the 100m Breaststroke. According to coaches, Isaac exemplifies what it takes to be a student-athlete, posting an impressive 3.5 GPA.

Senior Mia Witthoff has been nothing short of dominant so far this season for the Lely High girls swim team. She has excelled in multiple events, compiling top-two finishes in the 100m and 200m Freestyle, 200m and 400m Freestyle Relays, 200m Individual Medley, and 100m Breaststroke. She helped the Trojans to an undefeated record in dual meets through September. Mia also shines in the classroom with an impressive 3.98 GPA.

Molly Richards, a senior at Naples High, is a talented two-sport athlete, shining on both the basketball and volleyball courts for the Eagles. She is a four-year varsity player on the volleyball team, and leads the team in kills with 164. She was named the 2020 Utility Player of the Year and received the 2020 Naples High Student-Athlete Award. Molly is a two-time member of the CCAC team and currently carries a 3.9 weighted GPA in the classroom..

Palmetto Ridge senior Tyler (Ty) Kaufman is captain of the Bears golf team, where he has earned the team's MVP award. Tyler impressively finished fifth at this year's St. John Neumann Tournament and has a career best low round score of 64. Palmetto Ridge coaches say Tyler's work ethic is second-to-none, committing to practice at least six days a week to improve his game.