Every NC Gatorade Player of the Year (all sports)

Gatorade has been awarding Players of the Year to North Carolina high school athletes since the 1985-86 season, when it was just baseball, track and field, basketball, and boys soccer. It now also awards them in cross country, softball, volleyball, and girls soccer.

Below is a list of every Gatorade Player of the Year award winner.

Note the following annotations:

Multiple-time winners are underlinedNational winners are in boldWinners across multiple sports have an asterisk*The overall national male or female athlete of the year has the pound sign (#)

Baseball

2025 — Coy James, Davie County2024 — Camron Seagraves, Grace Christian of Sanford2023 — Walker Jenkins, South Brunswick2022 — Walker Jenkins, South Brunswick2021 — Josh Hartle, Reagan2020 — Ryan Clifford, Leesville Road2019 — Blake Walston, New Hanover2018 — Owen White, Jesse Carson2017 — MacKenzie Gore, Whiteville (national winner)#2016 — Logan Davidson, Providence2015 — Max Wotell, Marvin Ridge2014 — Braxton Davidson, T.C. Roberson2013 — Ryder Jones, Watauga2012 — Corey Seager, Northwest Cabarrus2011 — Dillon Maples, Pinecrest2010 — Matt Roberts, Graham2009 — Brian Goodwin, Rocky Mount2008 — Tyler Hanover, Lexington2007 — Madison Bumgarner, South Caldwell2006 — Lonnie Chisenhall, West Carteret2005 — Cameron Maybin, T.C. Roberson2004 — Cameron Maybin, T.C. Roberson2003 — Daniel Bard, Charlotte Christian2002 — Jason Neighborgall, Riverside2001 — Carter Harrell, Rocky Mount2000 — Chris Narveson, T.C. Roberson1999 — Josh Hamilton, Athens Drive1998 — Josh Hamilton, Athens Drive1997 — Tyrell Godwin, East Bladen1996 — Paul Stewart, Garner1995 — Shawn Gallagher, New Hanover1994 — Wes Helms, Ashbrook1993 — Trot Nixon, New Hanover*1992 — Hut Smith, A.L. Brown1991 — Robbie Winkler, West Caldwell1990 — Ray Durham, Harding1989 — Edward Gerald, St. Pauls1988 — Wynn Beck, South Brunswick1987 — Christopher Threadgill, Whiteville1986 — Patrick Lennon, Whiteville

Boys Basketball

2025 — Dionte Neal, Reidsville2024 — Isaiah Evans, North Mecklenburg2023 — Jarin Stevenson, Seaforth2022 — Paul McNeil, Richmond2021 — Terquavion Smith, Farmville Central2020 — Jaden Bradley, Cannon School2019 — Wendell Moore, Cox Mill2018 — Coby White, Greenfield2017 — Coby White, Greenfield2016 — Bam Adebayo, High Point Christian2015 — Dennis Smith Jr., Trinity Christian2014 — Keyshawn Woods, Northside Christian2013 — Isaiah Hicks, J.F. Webb2012 — Rodney Purvis, Upper Room Christian2011 — Marshall Plumlee, Christ School2010 — Reggie Bullock, Kinston2009 — Ryan Kelly, Ravenscroft2008 — Ty Walker, New Hanover2007 — Ty Walker, New Hanover2006 — Will Graves, Dudley2005 — Kevin Swinton, Dudley2004 — Roy Bright, Mt. Zion Christian2003 — Chris Paul, West Forsyth2002 — Shavlik Randolph, Broughton2001 — Mitchell Baldwin, R.J. Reynolds2000 — Scooter Sherrill, West Rowan1999 — Jason Parker, West Charlotte1998 — Kris Lang, Hunter Huss1997 — Brendan Haywood, Dudley1996 — Vincent Whitt, Dudley1995 — Courtney Alexander, Jordan1994 — Ishua Benjamin, Concord1993 — Jeff Capel, South View1992 — Jerry Stackhouse, Kinston1991 — Donald Williams, Garner1990 — Rodney Rogers, Hillside1989 — Donnie Seale, Morehead1988 — Kenneth Williams, Northeastern1987 — Robert Siler, Jordan-Matthews*1986 — Brian Howard, North Forsyth

Girls Basketball

2025 — Kate Sears, Watauga2024 — Sarah Strong, Grace Christian of Sanford2023 — Sarah Strong, Grace Christian of Sanford2022 — Indya Nivar, Apex Friendship2021 — Saniya Rivers, Ashley (national winner)2020 — Saniya Rivers, Ashley2019 — Saniya Rivers, Laney2018 — Izabela Nicoletti, Neuse Christian2017 — Mikayla Boykin, Clinton2016 — Erin Whalen, Providence Day2015 — Stephanie Watts, Weddington2014 — Jatarie White, Providence Day2013 — Jatarie White, Providence Day2012 — Tiffany Mitchell, Providence Day2011 — Cierra Burdick, Butler2010 — Cierra Burdick, Butler2009 — Asia Williams, Hillside2008 — Candace Wood, Victory Christian Center2007 — Cetera DeGraffenreid, Smoky Mountain2006 — Jessica Breland, Bertie2005 — Rashanda McCants, Asheville2004 — Chante Black, East Forsyth2003 — Camille Little, Carver2002 — Kerri Gardin, Freedom2001 — Natasha Brackett, Providence Day2000 — Chrystal Baptist, Charlotte Christian1999 — Amy Simpson, Morehead1998 — Carisse Moody, Northern Nash1997 — Tere Williams, Orange1996 — Shea Ralph, Terry Sanford1995 — Natasha Davis, Freedom1994 — Tiffani Johnson, Garinger1993 — Konecka Drakeford, Providence Day1992 — Wendy Palmer, Person1991 — Konecka Drakeford, Providence Day1990 — Tonya Sampson, Clinton1989 — Danyel Parker, Clinton1988 — Tisha England, Newton-Conover1987 — Andrea Stinson, North Mecklenburg1986 — Schonna Banner, West Caldwell

Boys Cross Country

2024 — Kavi Gibson, Cary Academy2023 — Noah Valyo, Athens Drive2022 — Rocky Hansen, Christ School*2021 — Will Soule, Mount Tabor2020 — Murphy Smith, Ardrey Kell2019 — Ian Harrison, Panther Creek2018 — Anton Idhammar, Cary2017 — John Tatter, R.J. Reynolds2016 — Connor Lane, Cardinal Gibbons2015 — Jeremy Brown, Broughton2014 — Jeremy Brown, Broughton2013 — Ben Huffman, Providence Day2012 — Bakri Abushouk, Cary2011 — Thomas Graham, Cary Academy2010 — Blake Williams, Northern Durham2009 — Jake Hurysz, Eastern Alamance2008 — Taylor Gilland, Chapel Hill2007 — Ryan Hill, Hickory

Girls Cross Country

2024 — Caroline Barton, Carolina Day2023 — Mary Bonner Dalton, Myers Park2022 — Stella Kermes, Cuthbertson2021 — Sarah Mitchell, Apex2020 — Carmen Alder, Pinecrest2019 — Carmen Alder, Pinecrest2018 — Carmen Alder, Pinecrest2017 — Mariah Howlett, Lake Norman Charter2016 — Nevada Mareno, Leesville Road2015 — Nevada Mareno, Leesville Road2014 — Elly Henes, Green Hope2013 — Kayla Montgomery, Mount Tabor2012 — Megan Sullivan, Broughton2011 — Sammy George, Millbrook2010 — Darby Middlebrook, Watauga2009 — Wesley Frazier, Ravenscroft*2008 — Adrianne Soo, Durham Academy2007 — Adrianne Soo, Durham Academy

Football

2024 — Faizon Brandon, Grimsley2023 — David Sanders, Providence Day2022 — Jadyn Davis, Providence Day2021 — Omarion Hampton, Cleveland2020 — Jalon Walker, Salisbury2019 — Will Shipley, Weddington2018 — Sam Howell, Sun Valley2017 — Quavaris Crouch, Harding2016 — Zamir White, Scotland2015 — Chazz Surratt, East Lincoln2014 — Josh Ladowski, Lake Norman2013 — Will Grier, Davidson Day2012 — Will Grier, Davidson Day2011 — Keith Marshall, Millbrook2010 — Christian LeMay, Butler2009 — Christian LeMay, Butler2008 — Xavier Nixon, Jack Britt2007 — Braden Hanson, Charlotte Latin2006 — Trinton Sturdivant, Anson2005 — Carl Johnson, Southern Durham2004 — Joe Cox, Independence2003 — DeMario Pressley, Dudley2002 — Chris Leak, Independence2001 — Chris Leak, Independence2000 — Josh Brown, Crest1999 — Clarence Gaddy, Western Harnett1998 — Nick Maddox, A.L. Brown1997 — Brian Norwood, Richmond1996 — DeAngelo Lloyd, Independence1995 — Titcus Pettigrew, West Forsyth1994 — Jason Peace, Northern Durham1993 — Anthony Wright, West Craven1992 — Trot Nixon, New Hanover*1991 — Marcus Jones, Southwest Onslow1990 — Donnie Davis, Cummings1989 — Mike Thomas, Richmond1988 — Pedro Cherry, Bertie1987 — Walter Boyd, Orange1986 — Robert Siler, Jordan-Matthews*1985 — Stanley Daniels, Bandys

Boys Soccer

2024 — Sean O’Laughlin, Holly Springs2023 — Drew Waller, West Cabarrus2022 — Joseph Abdenour, Cardinal Gibbons2021 — Aidan Payne, New Hanover2020 — Carter Hensley, Myers Park2019 — Landon Sloan, Heritage2018 — Cannon Tootle, Swansboro2017 — Izaiagh Vignali, A.C. Reynolds2016 — Camden Holbrook, Green Hope2015 — Nick Hughes, Franklin Academy2014 — Clayton Sparks, Jacksonville2013 — Austin Stamey, T.C. Roberson2012 — Ade Taiwo, Cardinal Gibbons2011 — Jonathan Campbell, Greensboro Day2010 — Cooper Vandermaas-Peeler, Athens Drive2009 — Teddy Mullin, Jordan2008 — Ben Newnam, East Forsyth2007 — Watt Williams, Broughton2006 — Clint Irwin, Charlotte Christian2005 — Cody Arnoux, New Hanover2004 — Stephen Bickford, Green Hope2003 — Stephen Bickford, Green Hope2002 — Hugh Cronin, Mount Tabor2001 — Daniel Butner, Salisbury2000 — Alex Maslow, Charlotte Catholic1999 — Grant Porter, Providence Day1998 — David Testo, T.C. Roberson1997 — Michael Hemphill, T.C. Roberson1996 — Caleb Norkus, Sanderson1995 — Jorge Redmond, T.C. Roberson1994 — Kyle Bachmeier, West Forsyth1993 — Daniel Kulenic, Millbrook1992 — Shohn Beachum, Sanderson1991 — Pat Gross, Providence1990 — Ben DiMeo, Chapel Hill1989 — Michael Mascia, Grimsley1988 — Cliff Carpenter, Broughton1987 — Michael Taylor, Bishop McGuinness1986 — Clark Brisson, Sanderson1985 — Kearns Kelly, Charlotte Country Day

Girls Soccer

2025 — Sadie Peterson, Pine Lake Prep2024 — Blane McElroy, Providence Day2023 — Taylor Suarez, Ardrey Kell2022 — Taylor Suarez, Ardrey Kell2021 — Asha Means, Lake Norman Charter2020 — Ayden Yates, Lake Norman Charter2019 — Marissa Hart, Providence Day2018 — Mary Elliott McCabe, Charlotte Latin2017 — Ashlynn Serepca, Hough2016 — Ashlynn Serepca, Hough2015 — Brianna Pinto, Jordan2014 — Morgan Reid, Cardinal Gibbons2013 — Alexis Shaffer, Green Hope2012 — Alexis Shaffer, Green Hope2011 — Caroline Lindquist, Ravenscroft2010 — Mollie Pathman, Durham Academy (national winner)2009 — Mollie Pathman, Durham Academy2008 — Nicole Danford, Green Hope2007 — Nicole Panek, Mount Tabor2006 — Casey Nogueira, Broughton2005 — Sterling Smith, East Chapel Hill2004 — Karla Davis, Parkwood2003 — Jennifer Perkins, Saint Mary’s2002 — Kendall Fletcher, Apex2001 — Allie Park, Page2000 — Alyssa Ramsey, North Mecklenburg1999 — Alyssa Ramsey, North Mecklenburg1998 — Sarah Pickens, Greensboro Day

Softball

2025 — Anna Hinde, Charlotte Christian2024 — Kina Davis, South Brunswick2023 — Karli Godwin, East Columbus2022 — Kierston Deal, East Forsyth2021 — Karlyn Pickens, North Buncombe2020 — Kenna Raye Dark, Eastern Alamance2019 — Jordan Hatch, West Stanly2018 — Abby Settlemyre, Fred T. Foard2017 — Mia Davidson, Orange2016 — Mia Davidson, Orange2015 — Mary Williams, Cape Fear2014 — Vada Sherrill, Alexander Central2013 — Lexi Shubert, Fred T. Foard2012 — Lexi Davis, Porter Ridge2011 — Chelsea Wilkinson, Alexander Central2010 — Chelsea Wilkinson, Alexander Central2009 — Tisha Mahon, North Davidson2008 — Chelsea Leonard, Central Davidson2007 — Ashton Ward, Butler2006 — Gina Allen, Central Cabarrus2005 — Breanna Brown, Jordan2004 — Meredith O’Connor, Myers Park2003 — Shaina Ervin, Hopewell2002 — Crystal Cox, Central Cabarrus2001 — Erica Ennis, New Hanover2000 — Erica Ennis, New Hanover1999 — Erica Ennis, New Hanover

Boys Track & Field

2025 — Le’Ezra Brown, Dudley2024 — Le’Ezra Brown, Dudley2023 — Rocky Hansen, Christ School*2022 — Rocky Hansen, Christ School*2021 — Spencer Williams, Davie County2020 — Cameron Rose, Hickory Ridge2019 — Kyle Durham, Weddington2018 — Jamar Davis, Orange2017 — Connor Lane, Cardinal Gibbons2016 — Marcus Krah, Hillside2015 — Keon Howe, Mallard Creek2014 — Trentavis Friday, Cherryville (national winner)2013 — John Crossley, West Carteret2012 — Craig Engels, Reagan2011 — Eric Winfrey, Douglas Byrd2010 — Isaac Presson, Asheville2009 — Wayne Davis, Southeast Raleigh2008 — Dylan Ferris, East Forsyth2007 — Johnny Dutch, Clayton2006 — Jack Bolas, Chapel Hill2005 — J-Mee Samuels, Mount Tabor2004 — Andre Tillman, North Rowan2003 — Matt DeBole, Mount Tabor2002 — Matt Loyd, Mount Tabor2001 — Robert Boulware, Chambers2000 — Ricky Brookshire, Watauga1999 — Thomas Lewis, Douglas Byrd1998 — Greg Yeldell, North Rowan1997 — Greg Yeldell, North Rowan1996 — Ramondo North, West Charlotte1995 — Chris Wylie, Myers Park1994 — Robbie Howell, Apex1993 — Alvis Whitted, Orange1992 — Shannon Pope, T.W. Andrews1991 — Brian Ellis, North Rowan1990 — David Adair, Garinger1989 — Larry Harrington, Millbrook1988 — Randy Jordan, Warren County1987 — Elbert Ellis, Hillside1986 — Tarrell Carpenter, Hoke County

Girls Track & Field

2025 —2024 — Joslyn Hamilton, Rolesville2023 — Shawnti Jackson, South Granville2022 — Akala Garrett, Harding2021 — Akala Garrett, Harding2020 — Morgan Smalls, Panther Creek2019 — Morgan Smalls, Panther Creek2018 — Veronica Fraley, Wakefield2017 — Tamara Clark, High Point Central2016 — Anna Cockrell, Providence Day2015 — Anna Cockrell, Providence Day2014 — Sydnei Murphy, Apex2013 — Wesley Frazier, Ravenscroft*2012 — Wesley Frazier, Ravenscroft*2011 — Kendra Harrison, Clayton2010 — Sanura Eley O’Reilly, Jack Britt2009 — Aslynn Halvorson, Butler2008 — Jacinda Evans, Southern Durham2007 — Gabby Mayo, Southeast Raleigh2006 — Gabby Mayo, Southeast Raleigh2005 — Kamorean Hayes, Harding2004 — Mackenzie Pierce, Forsyth Country Day2003 — Mackenzie Pierce, Forsyth Country Day2002 — Julia Lucas, Myers Park2001 — Latasha Pharr, North Rowan2000 — Latasha Pharr, North Rowan1999 — Kim Jones, Grimsley1998 — Demitria Washington, Terry Sanford1997 — Adriane Sims, Douglas Byrd1996 — Adriane Sims, Douglas Byrd1995 — Twyla Smith, Pinecrest1994 — DeAnne Davis, Cummings1993 — Karen Godlock, Polk County1992 — Ami Herrman, Providence1991 — Tonya Avery, Jacksonville1990 — Nikki Friday, Lexington1989 —Melissa Morrison, A.L. Brown1988 — L’Tania Hall, Washington1987 — Francine Dumas, T.C. Roberson1986 — Pam Doggett, Dudley

Volleyball

2024 — Genevieve Harris, Cardinal Gibbons2023 — Avery Scoggins, Middle Creek2022 — Kiarrah Horne, Millbrook2021 — Riley Buckley, North Raleigh Christian2020 — Riley Buckley, North Raleigh Christian2019 — Jade Demps, Broughton2018 — Sydney Dowler, Green Hope2017 — Taylor Rowland, Cox Mill2016 — Taylor Rowland, Cox Mill2015 — Julia Scoles, South Iredell2014 — Katharine Franz, Charlotte Country Day2013 — Darian Mack, Wakefield2012 — Eve Davis, Charlotte Latin2011 — Madi Bugg, Cardinal Gibbons2010 — Kristen Harris, Apex2009 — Madi Bugg, Cardinal Gibbons2008 — Andrea Beck, Mount Tabor2007 — Katie Kabbes, Cardinal Gibbons2006 — Katie Kabbes, Cardinal Gibbons2005 — Megan Hodge, Riverside (national winner)2004 — Megan Hodge, Riverside2003 — Rebekah Brinkley, Asheville Christian2002 — Shondra Cole, Kings Mountain2001 — Shondra Cole, Kings Mountain2000 — Molly Plyles, Hendersonville1999 — Molly Plyles, Hendersonville1998 — Laura Green, Forbush1997 — Dorrette Burwell, Providence1996 — Dorrette Burwell, Providence1995 — Lori Schott, Southeast Guilford