High School Sports
Awards Hosted by Michael Strahan and Rob Gronkowski will Celebrate
the Best Student Athletes in 25 Sports Including New Polo Award
USA TODAY’s High School Sports Awards, presented by the U.S.
Polo Assn., announced a new national show airing on August 5 hosted
by Michael Strahan, co-host of “Good Morning America,” and Pro
Football Hall of Famer, Rob Gronkowski, tight end for the Tampa Bay
Buccaneers. The awards show, one of the largest high school sports
recognition programs in the country, will honor the nation's best
student athletes and feature some of the biggest names in
professional sports.
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Each year, USA TODAY High School Sports Awards honors student
athletes in communities across the country. This year, 105 regional
and statewide awards programs will culminate in one national award
show, which will celebrate elite high school athletes, coaches and
teams. Those named as the state players of the year for each sport
will become honorees in the national award show and will be
candidates for awards as the nation’s top athlete in each
sport.
“Hosting the USA TODAY High School Sports Awards is such an
honor and reminds me of the good old days back when I was on the
field,” Michael Strahan said. “I know first-hand that the lessons
that come from playing high school sports last a lifetime – so it’s
great to be part of something that puts a spotlight on that.
There’s nothing like the energy and passion that comes from the
high school sports community.”
“It’s truly amazing to hear and see what all these stand-out
athletes are doing. They are changing the game and I love to be
part of something that gives them some extra time in the spotlight
for all their hard work,” Rob Gronkowski said. “And it’s fun to
meet these rock stars now, because I know we’ll be cheering for
quite a few of them as pros and Olympians in years to come.”
ESPN’s Desmond Howard and Laura Rutledge will emcee the regional
award shows, premiering at 8 p.m. EDT June 28 and June 30. Matt
James and Tyler Cameron, former Division 1 football players and
television personalities, will host red carpet interview segments.
Award-winning recording artist DJ Khaled and ESPN’s Charly Arnolt
will host the national red carpet segments, where they’ll interview
some of the top high school athletes from around the country. The
show will feature guests Shaquille O’Neal, Aaron Rodgers, Chipper
Jones, Sue Bird, Kevin Garnett, Martin St. Louis, Monica Aldama,
Jennie Fince, Laurie Hernandez and more.
Additionally, as part of the U.S Polo Assn. partnership, the
show will unveil a new award for the country’s top male and female
polo athletes. The national broadcast will showcase stories and
highlights of their stellar performances over the last year.
“As this unparalleled sports event gets closer, all of us at
U.S. Polo Assn. are getting even more excited by the opportunity to
support and recognize these amazing student athletes,” said J.
Michael Prince, President and CEO of USPA Global Licensing, which
manages the multi-billion-dollar U.S. Polo Assn. brand. “Equally as
exciting is the HSSA’s partnership with incredible sports icons,
who will not only add maximum star power, but fun as well, to the
entire event.”
“We’re thrilled to have some of the most influential and
distinguished names in sports join us this year to recognize these
athlete's stories, accomplishments and incredible talent,” said
Jason Taylor, President, USA TODAY NETWORK Ventures. “As the
nation’s largest high school sports recognition program, it's
imperative that we continue to expand and welcome new categories to
acknowledge outstanding athletic achievements. It’s been an honor
to work alongside U.S. Polo Assn. to announce our first-ever
national show and honor student polo players.”
State winners will be announced on July 15 on each of the state
websites. In 16 states, award shows will premiere at 8 p.m. on
their respective sites.
The national awards show will debut on-demand at 8 p.m. EDT
on August 5 on USA TODAY News and USA TODAY Sports Wire
Channels, available on Roku, Samsung and on most smart televisions,
as well as the Sports Awards website.
For show updates, honoree selections, and more, please visit
https://sportsawards.usatoday.com/.
ABOUT HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS
AWARDS
The USA TODAY High School Sports Awards celebrate the best
athletes in regions and states across the country. With 105
programs it is one of the largest high school sports recognition
efforts in the country, many of which culminate in first-rate
awards shows, featuring top professional athletes. Athletes of the
year in each sport are named and other special honors are given,
including Male and Female Athlete of the Year, Team of the Year,
Coach of the Year and more. Celebrating the spirit of sport is the
heart of the USA TODAY High School Sports Awards and is fostered on
the pages of our local newspapers and news websites across the USA
TODAY NETWORK. For more information, visit
https://sportsawards.usatoday.com.
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VENTURES
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creates impactful consumer engagements and experiences through
world-class events, promotions, races, and technology. We strive to
exceed expectations, create unforgettable memories, and drive value
for our partners while leveraging our reputable institutions,
including USA TODAY and more than 250 local media brands. The
events and promotions we build inspire pride in local communities
and connect local and national businesses with highly engaged
audiences driving results from coast to coast and leading the
industry. For more information, visit
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