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Out of 16,000 high school programs in America, the Gaels were voted as national champions by USA Today and MaxPreps.

As one of the nation’s top distance swimmers, Max Carlsen knows a thing or two about determination and consistency.

After going 2-5 at its fall classic in late September, the Trailblazers rattled off 13 straight wins.

Lynzee Zrebiec starred on the flag football team with 17 touchdown catches as a senior, on the soccer team with 22 points this season and in the classroom with a 4.8 weighted grade point average.

Nathan Sherrard won two basketball state champions, made the All-State academic team on multiple occasions and was named school valedictorian during his time high school.

It was a productive year for the trophy case at Bishop Gorman, and Jett Washington played a big part in adding to the Gaels’ shiny display.

It was another banner year for the wrestling crew at SLAM Academy, as the team claimed its third straight state championship in dominant fashion.

Ayanna Watson has cemented herself as the best volleyball player in the state in only her second high school season.

When The Meadows girls’ volleyball team met Boulder City in the Class 3A state final, it felt like the showdown had been years in the making.

A record 15 winners collected honors at the 2024 Sun Standout Awards May 20 at the South Point Showroom.