Recognizing WNY's standout amateur athletes — not just for what they accomplish on the field, but for who they are off it. Achievement, character, leadership, perseverance, and community impact.
Editorial coverage is earned, not purchased. Athletes are selected based on achievement, character, leadership, perseverance, and community impact — not financial arrangements.
From leading her travel lacrosse team to back-to-back tournament titles to being voted captain by her peers, Jenna's story isn't just about goals and assists — it's about character, grit, and making everyone around her better.
A three-year varsity starter and two-time All-Section honoree, Jenna also volunteers weekly at a youth lacrosse program in the city where she grew up. "I want to be the person for these kids that someone else was for me," she says.
Section VI champion captain who mentored younger players while maintaining honor roll status all season.
ECNL regional top scorer who runs free soccer clinics for under-resourced youth in the off-season.
Returned from a torn ACL to lead his AAA team to state finals — a perseverance story that defines 5-Star character.
Two-time Section VI champion who raised $4,000 for a local food bank through a sponsored swim marathon.
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