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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.”