At the Machine Shop in Sault Ste Marie on Thursday, June 15th local high school student athletes gathered for the 2023 Rotary Awards.
High school sports are not just about competition; they are a platform for young athletes to showcase their talent, dedication, and teamwork. Each year, male athletes across the country strive for greatness, pushing their limits to achieve remarkable feats in their respective sports. We celebrate the outstanding achievements of male high school athletes and highlight the prestigious awards that recognize their exceptional performances. From basketball and football to track and field, these athletes have left an indelible mark on the sporting landscape.
Sault Ste Marie local hockey player 20 year old Jack Matier was named the 2023 H. P. Broughton Award winner (Sault Ste Marie’s Sportsperson of the Year). Defenseman Matier who has played for the Ontario Hockey League’s Ottawa 67’s as well as representing Canada on the national stage wearing the maple leaf on his chest in Texas in 2021 with Team U18 Canada along with patrolling the blueline for Team Canada in 2023 at the U20 World Hockey Championships in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Jack was drafted in the fourth round in the 2021 NHL Draft with the 124th overall pick by the Nashville Predators.
Badminton
Korah Colts/St Mary’s Knights – Dylan Garson/Daniel Guzzo
Basketball
Reece Martin (St Mary’s Knights)
Cross Country
Dylan Garson (Korah Colts)
Curling
Korah Colts/White Pines Wolverines – Evan Robert/Justin MacKay
Football
Korah Colts/Superior Heights Steelhawks – Jesse Burella/Gabe Barkley
Hockey
St Mary’s Knights/Korah Colts – Jaxon Alexander/Ronan Provenzano
Nordic Skiing
Trysten Kahtava (Korah Colts)
Soccer
Nate Carter (St Mary’s Knights)
Track and Field
Adam Hassan (White Pines Wolverines)
Wrestling
Kent LaBlance (St Mary’s Knights)
Water Lowe (Top high school athlete)
Dylan Garson
B’Nai B’rith (Student who best combines academics and athletics)
Tyler Greco (Superior Heights Steelhawks)
Russ Ramsay Hall of Fame
Lorri Burns
H. P. Broughton Award (Sault Ste Marie’s Sportsperson of the Year)
Jack Matier (Team Canada World Junior Gold Medalist)
Male high school athletes inspire and captivate us with their exceptional performances, dedication, and sportsmanship. The awards mentioned above represent the pinnacle of recognition for their hard work and achievements. As these athletes continue to push their limits and strive for greatness, they serve as a reminder that sports can shape character, instill values, and create a lasting impact on the lives of those involved. Let us celebrate the male high school sports awards, applauding these remarkable young athletes for their extraordinary contributions to the sporting world.
