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Ramsay, Hoover + more high schools + athletes of the year honored by Kiwanis Club of Birmingham
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Since the 1930s, the Kiwanis Club of Birmingham has recognized and honored top high school senior athletes from Jefferson and Shelby County schools.
This year, 18 seniors and two sports teams were recognized for their athleticism and sportsmanship.
Birmingham-area athletes of the year
The 2024-2025 athletes of the year are:
- Boys Basketball Player: Dewayne Brown II, Hoover High School
- Girls Basketball Player: Sarah Gordon, Vestavia Hills High School
- Boys Golf Player of the Year: Jackson Skinner, Mountain Brook High School
- Football Player of the Year: Jourdin Crawford, Parker High School
- Girls Cross Country Runner of the Year: Emma Brooke Levering, Homewood High School
- Boys Cross Country Runner of the Year: John Shoemaker, Oak Mountain High School
- Baseball Player of the Year: Caleb Barnett, Mountain Brook High School
- Girls Track Athlete of the Year: Annie Kerr, Mountain Brook High School
- Boys Track Athlete of the Year: Colvin Bussey, Homewood High School
- Girls Tennis Player of the Year: Ansely Cox, Vestavia Hills High School
- Boys Tennis Player of the Year: James Giles, Jr., Ramsay IB High School
- Wrestler of the Year: Damarcus Powe, Gardendale High School
- Boys Soccer Player of the Year: Luke Jovanich, Oak Mountain High School
- Girls Soccer Player of the Year: Aaliyah Carter, Shades Valley High School
- Softball Player of the Year: Charlee Bennett, Spain Park High School
- Volleyball Player of the Year: Lauren Buchanan, Chelsea High School
More awards from Kiwanis Club of Birmingham
Plus, the William Legg Achievement Award honors a senior athlete with esteemed academics, leadership qualities and community service involvement.
Named in honor of Birmingham-Southern College alumnus Bill Legg, this year’s William Legg Award winner was:
- William Magruder, John Carroll Catholic High School
The Coach’s Choice Award is given to a student athlete who is a “true MVP.”
This year’s Coach’s Choice winner:
- Grayson Pope, Hewitt-Trussville High School
In addition to these students, two “standout” high school sports teams were awarded the Fred Sington Award.
Sington served as the Kiwanis Club of Birmingham President—but that honor came after he lettered in four sports at Phillips High School, played football and baseball at the University of Alabama, played professional baseball for several MLB teams and was the assistant football coach for Duke University.
Fred Sington Award Winners:
- Parker High School Football Team
- Hoover High School Boys Basketball Team
How are the awards chosen?
Now in its 93rd year, the Kiwanis Athletic Awards are selected by a committee of Kiwanians who scout and research athletes and teams throughout the year.
Today, May 20 the Kiwanis Club of Birmingham presented these awards to the athletes and teams.
Congrats to these Birmingham-area high school athletes and teams!
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