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Paige Bueckers’ $45,000 donation transforms the Blackstone Park basketball court where she first honed her skills, blending personal history with community impact.
Former UConn star Paige Bueckers has pledged $45,000 to refurbish the Blackstone Park basketball court where her love for the game began, teaming with Gatorade and reflecting on the mentors who shaped her career.
Paige Bueckers, a UConn alum and WNBA standout, has pledged $45,000 to refurbish the basketball court where she first honed her game in Minneapolis, adding her signature and a Gatorade emblem to the redesign.
In just a few years, 7‑on‑7 football has transformed into a year‑round, televised recruiting engine, giving college programs an extra lens to evaluate talent and giving players a shortcut to national fame.
Ranked 41st nationally in the 2027 class, Jaxson Davis weighs Iowa alongside Michigan State, Creighton, Ohio State, Marquette and Minnesota, citing coach Ben McCollum’s track record and the Hawkeyes’ approach as key factors.
The recent MLB draft has set the stage for a unique college career that blends football and baseball, raising questions about scholarship money, competition and the program’s future.
Senior forward Tanner Nichols concludes a decorated high school soccer career marked by back‑to‑back state titles, impressive statistics and service to youth.
Senior forward Tanner Nichols earns the state's top soccer honor after leading his team to back-to-back championships, maintaining top grades, and contributing extensive community service.
Several Houston‑area high school football athletes are on the brink of shattering long‑standing records, from touchdown milestones to coaching wins, as the 2026 season looms.
The Times-Union's All-Quarter Century team honors the top boys soccer players from Northeast Florida, highlighting Gatorade award winners, state champions, and their pathways to collegiate and professional success.
Xavier Sabb, a Gatorade Player of the Year from New Jersey, chose Oregon over Alabama, joining a wave of elite commitments that reshapes the Ducks' 2027 class.
Freshman guard Jordan Smith Jr., a five‑star recruit and McDonald’s All‑American, is set to headline Arkansas’s talented 2026‑27 roster, with analysts predicting a potential No. 1 NBA draft pick.
Maddie DiMaria, a junior at Cor Jesu Academy in Affton, Missouri, has been named the 2025‑26 Gatorade National Girls Soccer Player of the Year, the only player to win the award as both a freshman and a junior, after leading her team to a flawless 25‑0 season and earning youth caps with the U.S. national side.
At 17, Maddie DiMaria has been honored as the 2025‑26 Gatorade National Girls Soccer Player of the Year after a dominant season that saw her net 67 goals and guide her team to an unbeaten state championship.
With the final games decided, fans are voting for the state's top baseball talent, spotlighting a roster of standout athletes who led their teams to championship runs.
The annual poll, sponsored by Gatorade and supported by local schools, highlights three seniors whose remarkable stats and championship successes have captured regional attention.
Saltillo’s Lynley McCarley was named the 2025‑26 Gatorade Mississippi Girls Soccer Player of the Year after leading her team to a fourth straight state championship and posting a career‑high 22 shutouts.
Addysen Gasser, a senior defender from South Anchorage, was named the 2026 Gatorade Alaska Player of the Year after a dominant season that saw her team finish 20‑0 and capture the state championship.
Isabel “Isa” Vasco, a senior at Green River High School, has been named the 2025‑26 Gatorade Wyoming Girls Soccer Player of the Year, the first girls soccer player in school history to receive the honor, and will continue her career at the University of Wyoming.
Maeve Staunton’s standout performance on the field and dedication off it have been recognized with the prestigious Gatorade Connecticut Girls Soccer Player of the Year award.
Ethan Armstrong’s 0.21 ERA, 70 strikeouts and .388 batting average lead the Cougars to a 30‑6 record, culminating in a district championship start that cemented his status as the state’s top baseball prospect.
Brody Pike’s stellar season earned him the state’s top honor, capping a career that delivered 102 goals, 68 assists and two consecutive state championships.
Owen Jenkins, a Helena Capital goalkeeper, earns Gatorade Montana player of the year honors after leading his team to the state semifinals and preparing for college at Seattle Pacific University.
Tanner Nichols led Madison Central to an unbeaten campaign and a state title, earning the prestigious Gatorade honor for the 2025‑26 season.