2023 Nevada TrackStats Track and Field Athletes of the Year
This was an epic year for Nevada Track and Field. Many athletes were challenged in the pre-season and stepped up and had outstanding seasons. After much consideration and input from many coaches, these are our Nevada TrackStats Track and Field Athletes of the Year.
Boys – Nasir Tucker, Palo Verde. Nasir, a senior, had an outstanding season both in the Sprints, Relays and Long Jump. At the State Meet won the 100m, 200m, and Long Jump and was a close second in the 400m. Leader throughout the year in the 100m, 200m, and Long jump. Ranked #1 in NV in 100m, 200m, and Long Jump, and #2 in 400m. Nationally he ranked #24 LJ, #52 200m, #84 100m, #105 400m.
Girls – Iyonna Codd, Centennial Iyonna a junior, won 100m, 200m, 400m, and part of second place 4 x 400m at the State Championships. Set Nevada State and All-Time Nevada records in the 100m and 200m, with the 100m record into a 1.4m/s wind. Ranked #1 in NV in 100m, 200, and 400m, and part of #2 4 x 400m; Ranked in the top 40 in the US in 100m, 200m, and 400m.
All Round Athlete of the Year – Without a doubt, one of the best female high school athletes we’ve ever had in Nevada is Liberty senior Ali’a Matavao. Already a Gatorade Volleyball and Basketball Athlete of the year, Ali’a is a true track multi-event superstar. 5A State Champion in the Long Jump, #2 Ranked Shot Put in Nevada, #5 Ranked Nevada High Jump, #6 Ranked in the 110 hurdles and a member of Liberty’s 4x100 Relay.
Girls Freshman of the Year – Sophia Lopes, Liberty. Started the season with time of 17.28 in the 100 Hurdles and finished with a 1st place finish in the 5A State Championship (14.48). Dropped over 4 seconds since the start of the season in the 300 Hurdles and placed 4th at the 5A State Meet. #2 Ranked High Jumper in Southern Nevada and #5 in the State.
Boys Freshman of the Year – Andres Pollard, Clark - #1 Nevada Freshman in the 100, 200, 400 and Triple Jump. Placed 2nd at the 4A State Championship in the 400m and 3rd in the 200. Member of Clark’s 4A State Championship 4x400 relay team.
Honorable Mention – These athletes had a great season and should be recognized for their accomplishments.
BOYS
Derek Meadows, Bishop Gorman – Southern 5A Regional Champion in both hurdles. State Champion and #1 Ranked in the 300H, runner-up in the 110H. Ranked #8 in the US in 300H and #1 sophomore in US.
Jayden LaGrone, McQueen – Northern 5A Regional Champion in both Hurdles. Ranked #8 in the US in the 300H. Ranked #1 in Nevada in the 110 hurdles and 300 hurdles.
Logan Scott, Faith Lutheran – As a sophomore, won 1600m, 3200m, member of the winning 4 x 800m relay, and third in 800m at the 5A State Championships. Leader throughout the year in the 1600m; Ranked #1 in NV in 1600m, #3 in 800m and 3200m, and part of #1 4 x 800m relay
Noah McMahan, Incline - Won 800m, 1600m, 3200m, and part of winning 4 x 800m at the 2A State Championships. #1 in Nevada in the 2A for the 800m, 1600m, 3200m, and part of #1 4x800 Relay
Ronnie Kendrick, Liberty – 5A State Champion and #1 Ranked 400m in Nevada. #4 Ranked in Nevada in the 100m and #6 in the 200m.
James Vogel, Faith Lutheran – 5A State Champion and #1 Ranked in the Pole Vault. Defended 2022 5A Southern Regional Pole Vault Championship.
Preston Beery, Faith Lutheran – 5A State Champion in the Shot Put and Discus and Ranked #1 in Nevada in both events.
GIRLS
Eleanor Raker, Galena – As a sophomore, 5A State Champion in the 800, 1600 and 3200m. US Ranked #17 in the 1500m. Ranked #1 in Nevada in the 800, 1600, and 3200m. National Rankings…#52 in the 3200 and #66 in the 1600m.
Chloe Huyler, Sage Ridge - As a sophomore, 1A State Champion in the 1600m and 3200m. Ranks #49 in the US in the 3200m.
Amaya Aramini, Bishop Manogue – A sub 5:00 1600m performance at Arcadia (4:58.27) ranked her #3 In Nevada. She’s ranked 33rd in the US in the 3000m and 68th Nationally in the 3200. She placed 2nd in the 5A State Championship 1600 and 3200m and was a member of the winning 5A State Championship 4x800 Relay.
Ke’Marah Howard, Centennial – 5A State Champion in the High Jump. Southern 5A Regional Champion in the High Jump and Long Jump. State runner-up in the Long Jump and placed 3rd in the Triple Jump.
Zakiya Hill, Faith Lutheran – 5A State Championship runner-up in the 100 and 200m. Placed 3rd in the 400. Member of the 5A State Championship 4x100 relay.
Kaylee Daniel, Coronado – State 5A Champion in the Pole Vault, defending her 1st place finish in 2022. Ranked #33 in US.
Camryn Cadle, Rancho – Even though she did not compete at 5A State, Camryn finished her season ranked #1 in the shot put and #2 in the discus. Her 44-06 shot ranked her #47 Nationally.
