Each week, high school athletes across the nation deliver performances that not only elevate their teams but also captivate fans, coaches, and scouts alike. From baseball diamonds to the track and field arena, these moments exemplify the dedication, grit, and passion of young athletes pushing the boundaries of excellence.
This week, we shine the spotlight on a group of extraordinary individuals whose standout achievements have left an indelible mark on the sports landscape. From jaw-dropping pitching performances to national records shattered in track events, these athletes are making waves in high school sports—and we can’t wait to celebrate them.
National High School Athletes of the Week: Apr. 28
1. Jhon Abreu, sr., Wellington (Florida) baseball
Abreu, who has signed with Florida Gulf Coast, went 3 for 4 at the plate while also delivering a remarkable no-hitter with 14 strikeouts in a 3-0 win over Park Vista.
2. Kenyon Andrews, jr., Hazen (Washington) track
Andrews shattered the Washington record in the 300-meter hurdles, finishing first with a time of 36.24 seconds during a dual meet against Bellevue—a time that currently ranks second nationally this spring.
3. Sawyer Brinkman, sr., Golden (Colorado) baseball
Brinkman achieved an impressive feat by completing a five-inning perfect game with 12 strikeouts, leading his team to a 10-0 victory over Standley Lake.
4. Landen Doll, sr., Jackson (Ohio) baseball
Doll, heading to Marshall, tallied 12 strikeouts while walking one and not yielding a hit in a 5-0 triumph over Hoover.
5. Nolan Epperson, sr., Mark Twain (Missouri) baseball
Epperson registered 5 2/3 no-hit innings with an astounding 17 strikeouts, leading Mark Twain to a commanding 10-0 win against Wellsville-Middletown.
6. Maurice Gleaton Jr., sr., Langston Hughes (Georgia) track
Gleaton Jr. made history as the first sub-10 100 runner in Georgia high school history during the Class 5A Region 5 meet, achieving a wind-legal time of 9.98 seconds—the quickest recorded time in the country this year.
7. Devin Gonor, sr., El Camino (California) baseball
Gonor struck out 12 batters across 6 2/3 innings of shutout ball, leading El Camino to a 5-0 win over Taft.
8. Brayden Harris, jr., St. Johns Country Day (Florida) baseball
Harris, committed to Florida State, recorded 18 strikeouts over six innings while allowing just two hits in a 10-0 victory against Covenant.
9. Paul Hoekman, sr., Sioux Falls Christian (South Dakota) track
Hoekman set a personal record in shot put with a throw of 66 feet, 5 inches at the Legion Relays, placing him fifth nationally this season.
10. Tayvon Kitchen, sr., Crater (Oregon) track
Kitchen established a new national record in the 3,200 meters at the Nike/Jesuit Twilight Relays, clocking a winning time of 8:33.82.
11. McKay Madsen, sr., Clovis North (California) track
Madsen ascended to 11th place on California’s all-time shot put list with a top throw of 68-4 at the Sanger Metric Classic. This BYU football signee also claimed victory in the discus with a throw of 201-6.
12. Chase McGee, sr., Camas (Washington) track
McGee set a new pole vault record in Washington with a clearance of 17-5 during a dual meet with Union, marking the third-best height in the nation this year.
13. Kingi McNair, sr., Pearl (Mississippi) track
McNair surpassed the Mississippi long jump record by six inches with an impressive jump of 25-10 at the Class 7A South State meet, making it the best mark in the nation this season. He also excelled in the triple jump, finishing first with a distance of 48-3.5.
14. Tyson Seeser, sr., Camanche (Iowa) track
Seeser secured his second consecutive high jump title at the Drake Relays, clearing 7-0. He is now one of only nine high school boys this season to jump over 7 feet.
15. Roberto Topete, sr., Los Osos (California) baseball
Topete went 4 for 4 during a 10-4 win over Upland.
16. John Woodward, jr., Jefferson-Morgan (Pennsylvania) baseball
Woodward smashed two home runs—both in the third inning—enabling Jefferson-Morgan to easily defeat Brownsville, 14-2.
