2023 BEST PREPS
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April 25th, 2023 at The Green Acress Crosswalk Center. The awards ceremony starts at 6:30 PM.
The Tyler Paper Best Preps Nominations
Best Preps, presented by Peters Autosports, is an awards program for outstanding high school student athletes based not only on their athletic performance but also their GPA and their volunteerism and community involvement. Each Best Preps student has been nominated by their coach and has maintained at least a 3.0 GPA this year and has at least 10 hours of volunteerism this year. The Tyler Paper, along with these generous sponsors are proud to honor these hard working and dedicated student athletes.
Varsity Cup Nominations
- Football
- Volleyball
- Boys Cross Country
- Girls Cross Country
- Boys Powerlifting
- Girls Powerlifting
- Boys Basketball
- Girls Basketball
- Baseball
- Softball
- Boys Track & Field
- Girls Track & Field
- Boys Soccer
- Girls Soccer
- Boys Golf
- Girls Golf
- Boys Tennis
- Girls Tennis
- Boys Swimming
- Girls Swimming
- Cheerleading
- Lacrosse
- Student Athletic Trainer
- Wrestling
- Bass Fishing
- Drill Team
Sponsored By Altra Federal Credit Union:
- Tyler Legacy High School – Brooks Gallagher
- Tyler High School – John Taylor
- Tyler All Saints Episcopal School –
- Bishop Thomas K. Gorman Catholic School – Josh Hayes
- Grace Community High School– Caleb Wilson
- The Brook Hill School – Von Dawson
- Cumberland Academy –
- Whitehouse High School – Josh Green
- Bullard High School – Ayden Barrett
- Lindale High School – Trey Mazratian
- Chapel Hill High School – Keviyan Huddleston
- Arp High School– Wyatt Ladd
- Troup High School–
- Brownsboro–
- Van– Reed Parish
- Jacksonville– Ryan McCown
- Mineola– Dawson Pendergrass
- Canton – Kam Shaw
- Carlisle–
Sponsored By Altra Federal Credit Union:
- Tyler Legacy High School – Ionna Jones
- Tyler High School – Kristen Williams
- Tyler All Saints Episcopal School – Kennedy Wood
- Bishop Thomas K. Gorman Catholic School – Elizabeth Coan
- Grace Community High School– Avery Nutt
- The Brook Hill School –
- Cumberland Academy – Sarah Conner
- Whitehouse High School – Ashley Rhame
- Bullard High School – Olivia Anderson
- Lindale High School – Brooke Tweedell
- Chapel Hill High School – Hillary Crist
- Arp High School– Maddie Birdsong
- Troup High School– Karsyn Williamson
- Brownsboro– Khayla Garrett
- Van– Ashlyn Lloyd
- Jacksonville–
- Mineola– Mylee Fischer
- Canton – Emma Welty
- Carlisle–
Sponsored By:
- Tyler Legacy High School – Brady Filla
- Tyler High School –
- Tyler All Saints Episcopal School – Eli Saunders
- Bishop Thomas K. Gorman Catholic School – Thomas Brown
- Grace Community High School– Grayson Gaddis
- The Brook Hill School – Tommy Hilliard
- Cumberland Academy – Abel Solorio Rodriguez
- Whitehouse High School – Caleb Murrah
- Bullard High School – Brayden Vining
- Lindale High School – Amare Baptiste
- Chapel Hill High School – Emery Crayton
- Arp High School– Tyler Bardsley
- Troup High School–
- Brownsboro–
- Van–
- Jacksonville–
- Mineola–
- Canton – Miguel Arce
- Carlisle–
Sponsored By:
- Tyler Legacy High School – Celeste Dominguez
- Tyler High School –
- Tyler All Saints Episcopal School – Bailey Walker
- Bishop Thomas K. Gorman Catholic School – Zoey Broaddus
- Grace Community High School– Abby Metzger
- The Brook Hill School – Blaire Brister
- Cumberland Academy – Yarisbel Palacio
- Whitehouse High School – Audrey Hall
- Bullard High School – Riley Roberts
- Lindale High School – Adalyn Kobs
- Chapel Hill High School – Katelyn Chavez
- Arp High School–
- Troup High School–
- Brownsboro–
- Van–
- Jacksonville–
- Mineola–
- Canton – Graycee Wilson
- Carlisle–
Sponsored By:
- Tyler Legacy High School – Brenden Mitchell
- Tyler High School – Payton Campbell
- Tyler All Saints Episcopal School –
- Bishop Thomas K. Gorman Catholic School –
- Grace Community High School–
- The Brook Hill School –
- Cumberland Academy –
- Whitehouse High School – Rhett Hutchins
- Bullard High School – Austin Taylor
- Lindale High School – Gabriel Hart
- Chapel Hill High School – Jordan Rodriguez
- Troup High School–
- Brownsboro–
- Van–
- Jacksonville–
- Mineola–
- Canton – Croix Hesskew
- Carlisle–
Sponsored By:
- Tyler Legacy High School – Mia Zuniga
- Tyler High School –
- Tyler All Saints Episcopal School –
- Bishop Thomas K. Gorman Catholic School –
- Grace Community High School–
- The Brook Hill School –
- Cumberland Academy –
- Whitehouse High School – Mackenzie Piper
- Bullard High School – Lisa Hawkins
- Lindale High School – Kathleen Goodwin
- Chapel Hill High School – Taniya Crumpton
- Troup High School– Tara Wells
- Brownsboro–
- Van–
- Jacksonville–
- Mineola– Shylah Kratzmeyer
- Canton – Laney Reid
- Carlisle–
Sponsored By Texas Bank & Trust:
- Tyler Legacy High School – Tyler Henry
- Tyler High School – Ashad Walker
- Tyler All Saints Episcopal School – Cullen Walker
- Bishop Thomas K. Gorman Catholic School – Anthony Todd
- Grace Community High School– Kole Crawford
- The Brook Hill School – Noah Langemeier
- Cumberland Academy – Jeremiah Whitmore
- Whitehouse High School – Keller Smith
- Bullard High School – Garrett Nuckolls
- Lindale High School –
- Chapel Hill High School – Tyson Berry
- Arp High School– Landon Smith
- Troup High School–
- Brownsboro– Jacob Hopson
- Van–
- Jacksonville–
- Mineola– TJ Moreland
- Canton – Layne Etheridge
- Carlisle–
Sponsored By Texas Bank & Trust:
- Tyler Legacy High School – Ella Rook
- Tyler High School – Kalyse Buffin
- Tyler All Saints Episcopal School – Janssen Chisholm
- Bishop Thomas K. Gorman Catholic School – Grace Paniagua
- Grace Community High School– Reece Porter
- The Brook Hill School – Lila Morris
- Cumberland Academy –
- Whitehouse High School – Audrey Brody
- Bullard High School – Jayden Welch
- Lindale High School – Brooke Everest
- Chapel Hill High School – DJ Kincade
- Arp High School– Cyla Nelson-Rose
- Troup High School– Chloie Haugeberg
- Brownsboro–
- Van– Mikyla Bachert
- Jacksonville–
- Mineola–
- Canton – Payton Bray
- Carlisle–
Sponsored by J&K Storage:
- Tyler Legacy High School –
- Tyler High School –
- Tyler All Saints Episcopal School –
- Bishop Thomas K. Gorman Catholic School – Dallas Walker
- Grace Community High School– Rhodes Rayzor
- The Brook Hill School – Cade Chesley
- Cumberland Academy – Braylon Nuon
- Whitehouse High School – Ethan Stone
- Bullard High School – David Wilson
- Lindale High School – Miles Keith
- Chapel Hill High School – Logan Ray
- Arp High School– Jackson Cavazos
- Troup High School–
- Brownsboro–
- Van–
- Jacksonville–
- Mineola–
- Canton – Jaxon Rhyne
- Carlisle–
Sponsored By Carpet One Tyler:
- Tyler Legacy High School – Reese Neely
- Tyler High School –
- Tyler All Saints Episcopal School –
- Bishop Thomas K. Gorman Catholic School – Kaela Young
- Grace Community High School– Morgan Sumrall
- The Brook Hill School – Karmen Miller
- Cumberland Academy –
- Whitehouse High School – Kate Jones
- Bullard High School – Callie Bailey
- Lindale High School – Elizabeth Palecek
- Chapel Hill High School –
- Arp High School– Kyia Horton
- Troup High School– Bailey Blanton
- Brownsboro–
- Van– Ava Hopson
- Jacksonville– Chesni Speaker
- Mineola– Allison Hooton
- Canton – Chelsea Chitty
- Carlisle–
Sponsored By:
- Tyler Legacy High School –
- Tyler High School –
- Tyler All Saints Episcopal School – Mill Walters
- Bishop Thomas K. Gorman Catholic School – Isaac Natera
- Grace Community High School– Timothy “Reed” Alexander
- The Brook Hill School – Luke Middleton
- Cumberland Academy – Josh Hartnauer
- Whitehouse High School –
- Bullard High School – Clifford Douglas
- Lindale High School – Bowman Grace
- Chapel Hill High School – Emery Crayton
- Arp High School– Hunter Nash
- Troup High School–
- Brownsboro–
- Van–
- Jacksonville–
- Mineola–
- Canton –
- Carlisle–
Sponsored By:
- Tyler Legacy High School – Avery Armstrong
- Tyler High School –
- Tyler All Saints Episcopal School – Gillian Ricks
- Bishop Thomas K. Gorman Catholic School – Morgan Salitore
- Grace Community High School– Ela Keeling
- The Brook Hill School – Caley Fitzgerald
- Cumberland Academy – Guiliana Moore
- Whitehouse High School – Hannah Willis
- Bullard High School – Ana Morales
- Lindale High School – Christiana Ussery
- Chapel Hill High School – McKenzie Peery
- Arp High School – Abby Nichols
- Troup High School–
- Brownsboro–
- Van– Ava Hopson
- Jacksonville–
- Mineola–
- Canton –
- Carlisle–
Sponsored By:
- Tyler Legacy High School – Brady Filla
- Tyler High School –
- Tyler All Saints Episcopal School – James Moore
- Bishop Thomas K. Gorman Catholic School – Matthew McKnight
- Grace Community High School– Austin Hudgins
- The Brook Hill School – Luke Hemple
- Cumberland Academy – Daniel Ounda
- Whitehouse High School – Luke Neely
- Bullard High School –
- Lindale High School – Griffin Cook
- Chapel Hill High School – Diego Lucatero
- Troup High School–
- Brownsboro–
- Van–
- Jacksonville–
- Mineola–
- Canton –
- Carlisle–
Sponsored By:
- Tyler Legacy High School – Kyleigh DSpain
- Tyler High School – Yamilet Ruiz
- Tyler All Saints Episcopal School –
- Bishop Thomas K. Gorman Catholic School – Margaret Robertson
- Grace Community High School– Lauren Etheredge
- The Brook Hill School – Drea-Marie Tonroy
- Cumberland Academy – Von De’Vold
- Whitehouse High School – Madison Hawkins
- Bullard High School – Niyah Gee
- Lindale High School – Kaydee Cox
- Chapel Hill High School – Shania Miller
- Troup High School–
- Brownsboro–
- Van–
- Jacksonville–
- Mineola–
- Canton –
- Carlisle–
Sponsored By UT Health East Texas:
- Tyler Legacy High School – Jacob Cole
- Tyler High School –
- Tyler All Saints Episcopal School – Connor Carver
- Bishop Thomas K. Gorman Catholic School –
- Grace Community High School– Will Bozeman
- The Brook Hill School – Colton Carson
- Cumberland Academy – Greyson Breedlove
- Whitehouse High School – Luke Wood
- Bullard High School – Kyle S.
- Lindale High School – Trent McDonald
- Chapel Hill High School –
- Troup High School–
- Brownsboro–
- Van–
- Jacksonville–
- Mineola–
- Canton –
- Carlisle–
Sponsored By UT Health East Texas:
- Tyler Legacy High School – KyAmbria Acy
- Tyler High School –
- Tyler All Saints Episcopal School – Sidney Robertson
- Bishop Thomas K. Gorman Catholic School –
- Grace Community High School– Caitlynn Cooper
- The Brook Hill School – Carly Ogletree
- Cumberland Academy –
- Whitehouse High School – Lily Ann Weissmann
- Bullard High School – Adyson Pipkin
- Lindale High School – Kennedy Weesner
- Chapel Hill High School –
- Troup High School–
- Brownsboro–
- Van–
- Jacksonville–
- Mineola–
- Canton –
- Carlisle–
Sponsored By:
- Tyler Legacy High School – Nathan Kiblinger
- Tyler High School – Jess Chisholm
- Tyler All Saints Episcopal School –
- Bishop Thomas K. Gorman Catholic School – Christian Norwood
- Grace Community High School– Connor Starnes
- The Brook Hill School – Bridger Allen
- Cumberland Academy –
- Whitehouse High School – Jordan Craft
- Bullard High School – Caleb Brooks
- Lindale High School – Soren Petersen
- Chapel Hill High School –
- Troup High School–
- Brownsboro–
- Van–
- Jacksonville–
- Mineola–
- Canton –
- Carlisle–
Sponsored By:
- Tyler Legacy High School – Bridget Gaston
- Tyler High School –
- Tyler All Saints Episcopal School – Lauren Kiblinger
- Bishop Thomas K. Gorman Catholic School – Camille Henry
- Grace Community High School– Maryclaire Woodard
- The Brook Hill School – Alicia Kimani
- Cumberland Academy –
- Whitehouse High School – Jacie Gregory
- Bullard High School – Natalie Constante
- Lindale High School – Bailee Lane
- Chapel Hill High School –
- Troup High School–
- Brownsboro–
- Van–
- Jacksonville–
- Mineola–
- Canton –
- Carlisle–
Sponsored By:
- Tyler Legacy High School – Jordan Smith
- Tyler High School –
- Tyler All Saints Episcopal School –
- Bishop Thomas K. Gorman Catholic School –
- Grace Community High School– Michael Green
- The Brook Hill School –
- Cumberland Academy –
- Whitehouse High School – Luke Wood
- Bullard High School –
- Lindale High School –
- Chapel Hill High School –
- Troup High School–
- Brownsboro–
- Van–
- Jacksonville–
- Mineola–
- Canton –
- Carlisle–
Sponsored By:
- Tyler Legacy High School – Lorelai Walker
- Tyler High School –
- Tyler All Saints Episcopal School –
- Bishop Thomas K. Gorman Catholic School – Jennifer Natera
- Grace Community High School – Blakely Roseberry
- The Brook Hill School –
- Cumberland Academy –
- Whitehouse High School –
- Bullard High School –
- Lindale High School –
- Chapel Hill High School –
- Troup High School–
- Brownsboro–
- Van–
- Jacksonville–
- Mineola–
- Canton –
- Carlisle–
Sponsored By:
- Tyler Legacy High School –
- Tyler High School –
- Tyler All Saints Episcopal School –
- Bishop Thomas K. Gorman Catholic School – Morgan Salitore
- Grace Community High School– Malynn Hable
- The Brook Hill School – Shamita Vasnani
- Cumberland Academy –
- Whitehouse High School – Claire Henderson
- Bullard High School –
- Lindale High School –
- Chapel Hill High School –
- Arp High School–
- Troup High School–
- Brownsboro–
- Van–
- Jacksonville–
- Mineola–
- Canton –
- Carlisle–
Sponsored By:
- Tyler Legacy High School –
- Tyler High School –
- Tyler All Saints Episcopal School –
- Bishop Thomas K. Gorman Catholic School – Foster Morales
- Grace Community High School–
- The Brook Hill School – Jaxon Klinger
- Cumberland Academy – Joshua Hartnauer
- Kings Academy– Tytan Dublin
- Whitehouse High School – Carter McLaughlin
- Bullard High School –
- Lindale High School –
- Chapel Hill High School –
- Troup High School–
Sponsored By:
- Tyler Legacy High School –
- Tyler High School –
- Tyler All Saints Episcopal School –
- Bishop Thomas K. Gorman Catholic School – Sofia Benedict
- Grace Community High School–
- The Brook Hill School –
- Cumberland Academy –
- Whitehouse High School – Emma Cheatham
- Bullard High School –
- Lindale High School – Jalynn Gateley
- Chapel Hill High School – Mariyah Johnigan
- Troup High School–
- Brownsboro–
- Van–
- Jacksonville–
- Mineola–
- Canton –
- Carlisle–
Sponsored By:
- Tyler Legacy High School –
- Tyler High School –
- Tyler All Saints Episcopal School –
- Bishop Thomas K. Gorman Catholic School – Josh Hayes
- Grace Community High School–
- The Brook Hill School –
- Cumberland Academy –
- Whitehouse High School – William Roberts
- Bullard High School –
- Lindale High School –
- Chapel Hill High School –
- Troup High School–
- Brownsboro–
- Van–
- Jacksonville–
- Mineola–
- Canton –
- Carlisle–
Sponsored By:
- Tyler Legacy High School – Cayden and Camden Boerger
- Tyler High School –
- Tyler All Saints Episcopal School –
- Bishop Thomas K. Gorman Catholic School –
- Grace Community High School–
- The Brook Hill School –
- Cumberland Academy –
- Whitehouse High School –
- Bullard High School –
- Lindale High School –
- Chapel Hill High School –
- Troup High School–
- Brownsboro–
- Van– Haley Bryand
- Jacksonville–
- Mineola–
- Canton –
- Carlisle–
Sponsored By:
- Tyler Legacy High School –
- Tyler High School –
- Tyler All Saints Episcopal School –
- Bishop Thomas K. Gorman Catholic School –
- Grace Community High School– Hannah Garvey
- The Brook Hill School – Kennedy Tallent
- Cumberland Academy –
- Whitehouse High School –
- Bullard High School –
- Lindale High School –
- Chapel Hill High School – Brianna Martin
- Troup High School–
- Brownsboro–
- Van–
- Jacksonville–
- Mineola–
- Canton –
- Carlisle–
Specialty Award Categories
Heart & Desire Sponsor
Male Athlete of the Year Sponsor
Female Athlete of the Year Sponsor
Outstanding Achievement Academics
Going the Extra Mile
Sportsmanship
Community Excellence
Inspiration
Coach of the Year
Athletic Director of the Year
2023 Best Preps Sponsors
Red Carpet Sponsor
Male & Female Athlete of the Year Sponsor
Celebrity Host Sponsor
Past Best Preps Events
Watch the 2020-2022 Best Preps virtual awards event here.
Schools that Participate
Tyler Legacy High School
Tyler High School
All Saints Episcopal School
Bishop T.K. Gorman
Grace Community School
The Brook Hill School
Troup High School
Cumberland Academy High School
Lindale High School
Whitehouse High School
Bullard High School
Arp High School
Winona High School
Chapel Hill
Brownsboro
Jacksonville
Mineola
Van
Canton
Athens
Carlisle
WIN
2023 BEST PREPS
WIN
2023 BEST PREPS
Speakers
2023 BEST PREPS Speaker
Trenia Tillis-Hoard
2022 BEST PREPS Speaker
Dr. Alan Moye
2021 BEST PREPS Speaker
Philip Humber
2020 BEST PREPS Speaker
Johnny Quinn
2019 BEST PREPS Speaker
Kavon Frazier
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