The 2022 USA TODAY High School Sports Awards played out to perfection on Sunday night, with the national spotlight shining brightly on the best in high school sports from across the country.
Hosted by NFL greats Rob Gronkowski and Vernon Davis, the national awards show honored Players of the Year in 29 sports, plus special awards for Boys and Girls Athlete of the Year, Coach of the Year and Play of the Year.
Here are the winners from each category.
But first, a huge congratulations to all the nominees. Tip of the cap. Standing ovation. High fives all around! Truly, each athlete and coach is an inspiring story—one that is only just beginning.
Rewatch the show here!
Boys Team Coach of the Year
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Girls Team Coach of the Year
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Hockey Player of the Year
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Gymnast of the Year
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Boys Basketball Player of the Year
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Girls Basketball Player of the Year
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Girls Rising Star of the Year
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Boys Rising Star of the Year
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Offensive Football Player of the Year
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Defensive Football Player of the Year
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Field Hockey Player of the Year
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Girls Swimming and Diving Athlete of the Year and Athlete of the Year
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Boys Swimming and Diving Athlete of the Year
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Girls Lacrosse Player of the Year
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Boys Lacrosse Player of the Year
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Girls Tennis Player of the Year
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Boys Tennis Player of the Year
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Boys Soccer Player of the Year
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Girls Soccer Player of the Year
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Boys Bowler of the Year
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Girls Bowler of the Year
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Boys Golfer of the Year
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Girls Golfer of the Year
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Boys Cross Country Runner of the Year
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Girls Cross Country Runner of the Year
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Boys Wrestler of the Year
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Girls Wrestler of the Year
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Boys Volleyball Player of the Year
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Girls Volleyball Player of the Year
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Boys Track and Field Athlete of the Year
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Girls Track and Field Athlete of the Year
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Boys Baseball Player of the Year and Athlete of the Year
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Softball Player of the Year
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Play of the Year
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Special Olympics Athlete of the Year
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Courage Award Recipient
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Girls Team of the Year
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Boys Team of the Year
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