The 2023-24 preps sports season produced some memorable performances. Here are the nominees for The Courier Journal boys Athlete of the Year award.
The poll closes at noon Friday, and the winner will be announced July 15.
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Brady Smith, Christian Academy golf
In October, Christian Academy senior golfer Brady Smith, who will continue his career at Louisville, won his second consecutive KHSAA state championship at Bowling Green Country Club. He carded an 8-under-par 136 and won by seven shots.
Nick Harshaw, Collegiate soccer
Last fall, Collegiate senior Nick Harshaw had 21 goals and 28 assists and was named the 2023-24 Gatorade Kentucky Boys Soccer Player of the Year. He also was named to the Kentucky High School Soccer Coaches Association All-State team and United Soccer Coaches High School All-American team. Harshaw will play for Bellarmine this fall.
Cole Hodge, Christian Academy football
As a senior, Christian Academy's Cole Hodge, an East Carolina signee, threw for 4,104 yards and 57 touchdowns and rushed for 625 yards and 10 touchdowns, leading the Centurions to their second consecutive Class 3A title. Hodge also was named the Gatorade Kentucky Football Player of the Year. He was named second-team All-State by The Courier Journal.
Jake Schweitzer, Trinity baseball
Senior pitcher/shortstop Jake Schweitzer was 10-1 with a 1.98 ERA and 89 strikeouts in 55 ⅔ innings. Also batted .295 with two home runs, five doubles, 31 RBIs and 27 runs scored. Received first-team All-State honors. Signed with Louisville.
Johnny Crush, St. Xavier swimming
Senior Johnny Crush, an Army signee, set KHSAA state championship records in the 100 freestyle (42.70 seconds) and the 100 backstroke (45.70). He was a key piece for St. Xavier's swim team, which won its 36th consecutive state championship.
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