Coaches across the Seacoast have announced the finalists for the 2026 Player of the Year award, a honor that spotlights the region’s most dynamic high school athletes. The list includes eleven standout performers who have each earned All‑State recognition in their respective divisions.
A Who's Who of Talent
Among the nominees, Max Dubois earned a Division IV second‑team All‑State nod for the Hilltoppers, while Nate Fluet captured New Hampshire Division IV Player of the Year honors for the Mules. Michael Gorman, a Division I first‑team All‑State selection for the Green Wave, joins Ryan Gould, a Division II second‑team All‑State choice for the Saints, and Grady Howe, a Division IV first‑team All‑State pick for the Eagles. Owen Jacques was named Division II first‑team All‑State and Player of the Year for the Bobcats, Max Jordan earned a Western Maine Conference second‑team berth for the Rangers, Zavier Lampert secured a Division I second‑team All‑State slot for the Clippers, James Mabey made the same team for the Red Raiders, Harvey Reynoso earned Division I first‑team All‑State for the Warriors, Michael Sbrizza stood out for Marshwood, and Brennan Schimoler claimed Division I first‑team All‑State honors for the Blue Hawks.
Voting Deadline Approaches
Voting will remain open until midnight on June 25, after which the winner will be revealed on June 26, capping a week of anticipation that has already sparked lively debate among fans and alumni.
The award not only celebrates individual excellence but also underscores the depth of talent across the Seacoast’s diverse programs, from the Hilltoppers to the Blue Hawks, and reflects a growing competitive spirit in the region’s high school sports.
Looking Forward
As the final ballots are cast, coaches and players alike express excitement for what lies ahead, with many expecting these standout athletes to continue shaping the next chapter of their careers at the collegiate level.