Gatorade Players of the Year

Niwot High School's Addison Ritzenhein at the Gatorade Player of the Year celebration in Los Angeles, California on July 9 with the other Gatorade National Players of the Year. They all attended the 2024 ESPY Awards (Excellence in Sports Performance Yearly) on July 10, where they were recognized on stage for their achievements. Pictured from left to right: Ayden Ames (volleyball), DJ Lagway (football), Joyce Edwards (girls basketball), Cooper Flagg (boys basketball), Addison Ritzenhein (girls cross country), Daniel Simmons (boys cross country), Sadie Englehardt (girls track & field), Christian Miller (boys track & field), Maddie DiMaria (girls soccer), Ransford Gyan (boys soccer), Addisen Fisher (softball), and Konnor Griffin (baseball).