Sophia Falco, Tristan Schultheis, Win Fan Voted Athletes Of The Year

The Lakewood Ranch rising senior played an integral role in leading her team to the 4A state championship. Falco was 5th in the 200, runner-up in the 100m dash and triple jump, and won the state title in the long jump. In the long jump she cleared 20 feet or more three times including wins at Flo Golden South and 5th place showing at New Balance Nationals Outdoor. She was also 5th at that meet in the 100m dash and was first in the triple jump with a personal best of 40'5", her second jump of the year over 40 feet. Falco had the most votes of either girl or boy in the poll with an astonishing 3,501 votes (50.19% of 6.976 total votes in girls poll)!

"It's amazing to think that so many people support me in what I do. I couldn't have achieved anything without those types of people that have helped me pursue my journey. I was proud of what I accomplished this season and I'm excited for what I will be able to do in the future. I would like to thank everyone involved in my success but most importantly my 2 coaches, Mark Napier and Larry Ryans. Without their encouragement and love I don't know if I could have done anything near to what I have. I am very grateful for them and I thank them endlessly for the time they have and continue put in for me."