The best of the best. That’s what we’re here to celebrate today. SPIRE Academy is proud to announce its Class of 2025 Student Athlete of the Year Awards across six categories:
A SPIRE Academy Athlete of the Year recipient must:
• Demonstrate consistent, outstanding athletic performance throughout the season/year
• Demonstrate leadership on and off the field
• Demonstrate a high level of sportsmanship and integrity
• Contribute significantly to team success
• Receive recognition at local, regional or national levels
Female: Morgan Wagner, Swimming
Male: James Mienke, Soccer
A SPIRE Academy Rookie of the Year recipient must:
• Be a first-year athlete in their sport or at a new grade level
• Make an immediate and meaningful impact on a team or a competition
• Show maturity and composure beyond their level of experience
• Perform consistently and develop throughout the season
• Have a positive influence on team dynamics
Female: DaQuana Howell, Track & Field
Male: Samuel Harvey, Soccer
A SPIRE Academy Breakthrough Athlete of the Year recipient must:
• Show a marked improvement/marked increase in performance
• Emerge as a key contributor in his or her sport
• Overcome barriers or challenges to achieve a higher level
• Gain recognition or make headlines via a breakout moment
• Demonstrate potential for continued excellence
Female: Meg Revol
Male: Sean Register, Jr.
Female: Lena Rossetti
Male: Saleem Hassoun
Female: Berta Kondrataite
Male: Dane Szczepkowski
A SPIRE Academy Champion in Adversity of the Year recipient must:
• Overcome significant personal, physical or emotional challenges
• Demonstrate courage and determination to return to their sport
Female: Talyah Harris
Male: Jude Cure
Male: Landis Mahler
Male: Aiden McQuat
Male: Santino Cardilli
Female: Chloe Mullens
Male: Arsenii Nikitin
Female: Kadia Rock
Male: Thomson Leal
Female: Victoria Harrison
Female: Joelle Scott
Male: Dennis Kodakov Gill
A SPIRE Academy Unsung Hero of the Year recipient must:
• Be often overlooked but consistently dependable and valuable
• Work hard behind the scenes and contribute to team success
• Embody selflessness, humility and dedication
• Perform key roles that may not appear in stat sheets
• Encourage and support teammates without seeking recognition
Female: Gianel-Iman Quist
Male: Roc Cosas Joseph
Male: Joe DeLaGarza
Female: Claire Restad
Male: Jack Narens
Female: Dyara Tohom
Male: Owen Willaman
Female: Maaka Dajani
Male: Jose Leal
Female: Adalaina Fender
Male: Kyle Vencill
A SPIRE Academy Heart of the Game recipient must:
• Display exceptional passion, spirit and love for the sport
• Inspire teammates and fans through effort and attitude
• Exemplify perseverance, hustle and resilience
• Never give up regardless of the situation
• Maintain a positive mindset and strong character
Female: Annabel McDonald
Male: Ja’Yon Alexander
Male: Liam Luzza
Female: Sophia Caseres
Male: James Mienke
Female: Maya Armenta
Male: Gabe Bosler-Kilmer
Female: Kadia Rock
Male: Jose Leal
Female: Grace Gandee
Male: Brogan Fielding
Congratulations to all of our award winners! Being the best of the best at SPIRE Academy is saying something, and something you can always look back on and be proud of.
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