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The News-Press and Naples Daily News have compiled a list of 25 standout boys basketball players who shone between 2001‑02 and 2025‑26. Their high school, college and professional trajectories are now under public scrutiny as the community decides who merits the crown.
After a leukemia diagnosis forced a missed season, Carter Quinn’s waiver was championed by local leaders, and his physical comeback now sets the stage for a full‑throttle return.
USA TODAY Sports celebrates the nation’s top athletes, spotlighting the boys soccer players from Southwest Florida who have turned high school success into professional careers.
The News‑Press and Naples Daily News announced their 2026 All‑Area Flag Football Team, highlighting Bishop Verot’s Lila Dinkel as Player of the Year. Fans can cast their vote until June 6, with the winner to be revealed on Instagram.
The 2026 Southwest Florida Baseball All‑Area team, selected by The News‑Press and Naples Daily News, highlights Joey Lawson’s historic Player of the Year award, his elite pitching and hitting stats, and the recognition of Coach Charlie Maurer, while a host of other standout performers from local schools earn their places on the roster.
Bishop Verot senior Lila Dinkel earns Player of the Year for the second straight season, leading her team to a 14‑2 record and their first state playoff win, while Coach Thomas McGuire of Bonita Springs is named Coach of the Year.