Freshman Rebecca Van't Hoff throws the javelin for the Barron Collier High School track and field team and is already a three-time individual champion at the Conference, District, and Regional levels, while finishing an impressive 8th in the State. Her best performance was at the 3A Regional 3 Championships where she recorded a throw of 106’ 2” (32.36 meters). Rebecca is a member of the Cougar basketball and swim teams and will compete in the USATF Junior Javelin Championships in Jacksonville this July.

Lexie Hendrickson is a first baseman on the Everglades City School softball team. Despite a knee injury during the District basketball playoffs, the senior fought her way back and posted an eye-popping .810 batting average this season with 1 home run. She is considered the team's top defensive player and will attend Florida Atlantic University (FAU) in the fall where she will study pre-med. Lexie is also the recipient of a Helen Lee Gentry academic scholarship.

Isack Barahona is a junior at Golden Gate High School and a versatile athlete on the Titans football team. Isack plays running back on the offensive side of the ball and plays strong safety on defense. In the recent spring football game, the junior had two carries for 18 yards and a touchdown, while making three tackles and a pass break-up on defense. Isack also shines in the classroom, carrying a 3.4 GPA this school year.

Junior Matthew Geller is a pitcher/first baseman at Gulf Coast High School. Known by his teammates as "Matty Ice" for his cool presence on the mound, he ran off four consecutive wins including seven scoreless innings against baseball powerhouse Venice High. He went 6-1 with 70 strikeouts, 1 homerun, 9 RBIs, and helped guide the Sharks to a District Championship and appearance in the Regional Finals. Matthew excels in the classroom as well, carrying a weighted 4.6 GPA!

Immokalee High School is home to track and field star Heaven Cummings. The junior is a top performer in the discus and shot put events for the Indians, and placed first in all her regular season meets this year! Heaven currently holds the school record in the shot put with a throw of 11.70m. At this year's Collier County District meet, she placed first in shot put and second in the discus. Heaven ended her stellar year earning a seventh place medal at the FHSAA Class 3A State Championships.

Sergio Morancy is a talented three-sport senior athlete at Lely High School competing in football, basketball, and track all four years. He brought the Trojans track team an individual state championship by winning the triple jump event with an impressive 47’ 4.25” distance! The senior recently received a USA Today SWFL Sports Award for football and is an All Collier County Athletic Conference (CCAC) team member. He will attend the University of Northern Iowa this fall on a full football scholarship.

Naples High School junior Molie Jean Baptiste is a multi-event star on the girls track and field team. She competes in the high jump, 200m, and is also a member of the 4x100 and 4x400 relay teams. Molie shines in the high jump for the Eagles, holding the school record with an impressive 5’ 10” (1.78m) and placed sixth in the FHSAA Class 3A State Championships. She helped her teammates capture Collier County Athletic Conference (CCAC) Championships in the high jump, 4x100, and 4x400 events.

Sonia Lountchenko is a junior track and field athlete at Palmetto Ridge High School. She specializes in three long-distance events (800m, 1600m, and 3200m) for the Bears. Her personal bests are very impressive: 2:29.78 in the 800m, 5:22.78 in the 1600m, and 11:37.79 in the 3200m – her primary event. Sonia's hard work this season earned her a top 10 finish in the FHSAA Class 3A 3200m event. Sonia excels in the classroom as well, carrying a 4.94 GPA!

Charles Marsala is a record-setting track and field athlete at Barron Collier High School. In fact, the senior standout is one of the best javelin throwers in the state. He recently set a new school and Collier County Athletic Conference (CCAC) record when he threw the javelin 48.84 meters to win the recent CCAC Javelin Championship. He is currently ranked first in Class 3A Region 3 and second in Class 3A statewide.

Senior Kimberly Lopez-Valle is a multi-sport athlete at Everglades City School and the starting left fielder on the Gators softball team. She has lettered all four years in softball, cross country, and volleyball and has been a cheerleader throughout her high school career. Kimberly excels in the classroom as well. She is a dual-enrolled student at Florida SouthWestern State College, maintaining a 4.0 GPA.

Junior track and field athlete Nigel Katende competes in multiple events for Golden Gate High School: 300 hurdles, long jump, triple jump, high jump, and the 4x400 relay. Nigel had a great showing in this year’s 3A District 12 Championships, bringing home individual state titles in the 300 hurdles and long jump. He placed second in the Collier County Athletic Conference (CCAC) in the high jump with an impressive 1.91m (6' 3.25”). Nigel also helped the Titans’ 4x400 relay team reach Regionals this year.

Gulf Coast High School (GCH) senior Hudson Jean is arguably one of the top hurdlers in the area. He is the Collier County Athletic Conference Champion in both the 110 hurdles (14.78) and 300 hurdles (40.14); and his performances helped lead GCH to its first-ever District Championship. The senior has also played football for four years. With a strong commitment to his studies as well as track and field, Hudson has earned an athletic scholarship to Concordia St. Paul University in the fall.

Lely High School senior Parmelie Andris placed first in the 110 hurdles at the recent Collier County Athletic Conference (CCAC) Championship, posting a blazing time of 16.6 seconds. She also placed first in the 300 hurdles with a time of 52.19 seconds, her first-ever attempt in the event. Parmelie carries a 4.11 GPA; and has earned an athletic scholarship to Augusta University where she will continue her academic and athletic careers.

Dafne Reyes is a junior goalkeeper and captain on the Immokalee High School Girls Lacrosse team whose strength at guarding the goal has earned her nods throughout the District. In a game earlier this season, Dafne set a personal season high with 21 saves (63.6%). Still relatively new to the sport, playing just since her freshman year, Dafne is well-respected by her coaches and peers and is a great motivator on and off the field.

Junior Ryan Roedig is a top sprinter on the track and field team at Naples High School. Ryan recently set a new personal best time in the 100-meter dash, crossing the finish line in 11.76 seconds. The team captain has also cut serious time off his 300 hurdles performance, improving from 51.34 seconds in 2020 to 43.18 seconds in 2021. Off the track, Ryan participates in the Eagles Marching Band, Symphonic Wind Ensemble, and Jazz Band.

Saindeley Dorsainvil is a three-sport athlete at Palmetto Ridge High School, participating in basketball, track and field, and cross country. He stars in the 800-meter event, with personal best times of 1:55.40 indoors and 1:55.99 outdoors. However, it’s his impressive 4:22-mile that makes the senior one of Southwest Florida’s most elite distance runners. Saindeley is a great influence on his teammates and sets the standard of how to work hard.

Freshman Shamoya Clemetson, a track and field athlete at Barron Collier High, has already made quite a name for herself as the current long jump leader in the District with an impressive 4.79 meters. Additionally, her personal best in the 100-meter hurdles of 17.89 ranks her in the top 10 district-wide. She is ranked 13th in the 200-meter and is a member of the Cougars District-leading 4 x 100-meter relay team.

Morgan Herrin is a four-sport athlete at Everglades City School (EVG). The junior has lettered in each of her three years in cross country, volleyball, basketball, and softball. She is currently a captain on the Gator softball team and was the top runner on this year's cross country team. Morgan leads the way academically as a student leader for the EVG Secondary Team, and even organized the athletic sports banquet in the fall.

As a sophomore wrestler for the Golden Gate High Titans, Christian Moder has compiled a very impressive 49-4 record in his short high school career. Among those 49 victories, Christian has captured championship titles within conference, district, and regional levels. At this year’s FHSAA State Wrestling Tournament, Christian showed his expertise on the mat once again with a 3rd place finish in the Class 2A 145-lb division. 

Nemo Chibende is a senior at Gulf Coast High. The Shark's centre midfielder scored four goals and tallied five assists this past season, including scoring the game-winning goal in the regional semi-final victory en route to a Class 7A State Championship. Nemo is equally impressive in the classroom, currently studying for his medical exams within the GCH Medical Program. Nemo is a leader in his community, giving his time and securing donations for a soccer club he started called the "Kids Club."

Bryan Lara is team captain on the Immokalee High Boys Varsity Lacrosse team. The junior attacker currently leads the Indians in scoring with 18 goals and 5 assists so far this season. In fact, Bryan is on pace to become one of the top five goal scorers in school history by season’s end. He is truly a well-rounded student-athlete, sporting a 3.9 GPA during the first semester and consistently demonstrating leadership for his fellow teammates as well as his classmates.

Senior Rob Petronzio is a goalkeeper and captain for the Lely High Boys Soccer team. He ends his career as a 4-year letterman with 320 career saves. Rob returned from knee surgery in September, just in time to help lead Lely to a state playoff run that saw the Trojans capture their third straight district crown, second straight regional championship, and second straight appearance in the state final four. Rob carries a 3.97 GPA in the classroom.

Naples High sophomore Havana Layton is a member of the track and field team, competing in the pole vault where she has vaulted as high as eight feet in her team meets. Havana is also an excellent swimmer for the Eagles, competing in the 200-yard free (1:55.01) and the 500-yard free (5:09.33). Her best performance is in mile event where she has notched a best time of 17:50.44. Amidst all the hours spent practicing, Havana devotes much of her spare time volunteering in her community.

Senior Dominick Van Natta is team captain on the Palmetto Ridge High Boys Lacrosse team, where he has spent three years as a starter. Dominick leads his team in scoring so far this season with 10 goals in just 6 games, including 2 games with a hat trick. A hat trick is scoring three goals in a single game – not an easy feat. The Bears senior captain has played all four years on varsity and currently carries an A average in the classroom.

Andre Aguilera is a four-year varsity soccer player at Barron Collier High. In his career, Andre has achieved “Player of the Game” 12 times, including 3 times this season alone. Despite missing three games, he was the Cougars’ lead scorer with 10 goals and added 4 assists. His high energy and aggressive play sparked the Cougars to win six of their last eight games including their first District win in five years.

Junior Taylor Dahlke has shined throughout her high school career at Everglades City School, lettering in four sports: cross country, volleyball, basketball, and softball. In her first softball game this season, she turned in an MVP performance going four for six at the plate with two home runs, a triple, a double, and four runs scored. Not only is Taylor a star athlete, she is also a 4.0 student who is dual-enrolled at Florida SouthWestern State College.

Joaquin Acuna is one of Golden Gate High School's most prolific soccer players in the school’s 17-year history. In fact, the senior forward is a bonafide scoring machine for the Titans – recently breaking the school record for career goals with 76. So far this season, Joaquin has scored 19 goals to go along with 10 assists. His incredible play and consistent success has earned him a full-ride soccer scholarship to the University of North Florida.

Bella Morse is a three-sport athlete for Gulf Coast High (cross country, lacrosse, and soccer). As captain of this year’s soccer team, she exemplifies hard work and determination that often leads to success for the Sharks. Bella has shown tremendous growth in her soccer career from an inexperienced freshman defender to now being one of the best defenders in the state. All this, while maintaining a 5.5 GPA that has earned her the number two spot in her senior class.

Cordeyja Taylor is a freshman standout at Immokalee High School in both basketball and volleyball. Standing 5 feet 9 inches tall, she is a force to be reckoned with. She was impressive in her first season with the Lady Indians basketball team, posting a personal season-high when she scored 14 points in a single game. Cordeyja is a leader on and off the court, and great things are expected from her in the years to come.

Jeremiah (JJ) Dervil is a three-sport athlete at Lely High. The 6 foot 4-inch senior point guard and team captain averaged an impressive 16.4 points, 11 rebounds, and 3 blocks per game in the month of January for the Trojans – leading his squad to a 7-3 record for the month. He carries a 3.7 GPA in the classroom, and will be taking his football talent to New Mexico State University this fall, where he will play the sport on a full athletic scholarship.

In his first year as starting goalie for the Naples High Boys Lacrosse team, senior Tom Stuck has worked tirelessly to master his position. That dedication has paid off with Tom making 19 saves through the first two games, both victories for the Golden Eagles! Playing goalie requires Tom to stop balls traveling at speeds as high as 95 mph with only a stick and his body; and he has displayed incredible poise, patience, and leadership perfecting his technique for one of the most difficult positions in the sport.

Catalina Lowers is the #1 ranked girls tennis player at Palmetto Ridge High. She is a home-schooled student who joined the Bears tennis team last year. In her first match of this season, Catalina showed her competitive toughness winning a long two-and-a-half-hour bout. She forced the match into a 10-point tiebreaker, ultimately winning 10-8. She is a team captain and demonstrates great leadership for her fellow teammates.

Paige Clausen is averaging a double-double (25 points and 11 rebounds) this season and has also poured in two triple-doubles. As a senior leading the Cougars, Paige scored a school record 43 points in a single game and is the only Barron Collier player to score 30+ points three times in a season.

Matthew Vanleeuwen reflects Everglades City School in a positive light as a junior forward for the Gators. He treats his teammates, coaches, and the sport of basketball with respect and plays with good sportsmanship. He gives more of himself than what is expected. If players run to half court and back, then Matthew runs the full court and back. Matthew’s 3.28 grade point average also shows his effort carries into the classroom.

Javier Ramirez is a Golden Gate High School Titan wrestler who has compiled a stellar win-loss record this season, won the Captain Archer Classic, and was one win away from placing at the Knockout Christmas Classic – known as the toughest in-season wrestling tournament in the southeast. Javier's only losses were to the #2 heavyweight in the nation and a returning state placer.

Reese Tremitiere has proven to be exemplary on the court and in the classroom. As a junior, she is the leading scorer and rebounder for the Gulf Coast High School Lady Sharks. She also scored a 1510 on her first SAT attempt and has 4.0 unweighted GPA.

Kevin Charles is the captain of the Immokalee High School Indians Varsity Basketball team. Kevin's coach says the junior guard “has shown tremendous leadership on the court and in the classroom. He has earned straight A's, and has motivated teammates to pursue academic excellence as well." Kevin has averaged 16 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists, and 3 steals so far this season.

Johnathan Garcia is a school record holder who is not finished 'assisting' in his team's success. The junior midfielder has 13 goals and 23 assists so far this season. Jonathan led the Lely High School Trojans to 6 wins, 0 losses, and 1 tie in December. He also holds two school records: single-season assist record (23) and all-time assist record (44) and counting.

Isabella Kinsley is a senior midfielder on the Naples High School Golden Eagles Varsity Girls Soccer team. She has shown grit and determination in overcoming an early season injury to lead her team. Isabella has committed to playing soccer at the next level at Niagara University in New York.

Alejandro Zuniga is a junior striker for the Palmetto Ridge High School Boys Soccer team. At the time of his District All-Stars nomination, Alejandro had scored seven goals in three games and defined himself as a formidable player for the Bears. Head Coach Jose Sandoval says, “Alejandro has developed nicely into a striker with very good skills. His leadership has earned him the position of captain. He is very deserving of this recognition.”