SAN JOSE, Calif. — July 5, 2026
The 2026 GSF OTY Sports Awards marked a historic milestone for GetSportsFocus as Winter Sports were officially added to the annual awards program for the first time.
Since the GSF OTY Sports Awards began in 2021, the focus had been on recognizing excellence in football. As GetSportsFocus expanded its coverage throughout the school year, it became clear that the achievements of basketball, soccer, and wrestling student-athletes deserved the same level of recognition.
This year, that vision became a reality.
For the first time, Boys Basketball, Girls Basketball, Boys Soccer, Girls Soccer, and Men’s and Women’s Wrestling were included in the People’s Choice Awards. While the GetSportsFocus staff selected the finalists based on their accomplishments throughout the season, fans from across the Greater Bay Area cast their votes to determine the winners.
The response was tremendous.
Across all GSF OTY Sports Awards categories, more than 12,900 votes were cast, reflecting the growing passion and support for high school athletics throughout the Greater Bay Area and surrounding Northern California communities.
The inaugural Winter Sports People’s Choice Awards celebrate athletes who excelled on the court, the pitch, and the wrestling mat while representing their schools with excellence, leadership, and sportsmanship.
Boys Basketball Player of the Year
The future of Northern California basketball is incredibly bright, and no player captured the attention of fans quite like Boss Mhoon.
The King’s Academy standout earned the inaugural GSF Boys Basketball Player of the Year Award after an outstanding season that established him as one of the nation’s top young prospects. Now a member of the Riordan Crusaders, Mhoon carries a growing list of Division I scholarship offers while maintaining a 4.0 GPA, proving excellence can be achieved both in the classroom and on the court.
People’s Choice Results
Winner
Boss Mhoon – The King’s Academy — 45.0%
Finalists
Andrew Hilman – Riordan — 38.8%
Elias Obenyah – Salesian — 16.2%
Girls Basketball Player of the Year
Valley Christian’s Kenedi Nomura earned the inaugural Girls Basketball Player of the Year Award following another outstanding season for the Warriors.
The University of Puget Sound commit demonstrated leadership, consistency, and outstanding play throughout the season while helping Valley Christian remain among the area’s premier girls basketball programs.
People’s Choice Results
Winner
Kenedi Nomura – Valley Christian — 46.9%
Finalists
McKenna Woliczko – Archbishop Mitty — 36.4%
Maliya Hunter – Archbishop Mitty — 12.2%
Ugreat Daniels – Priory — 4.5%
Boys Soccer Player of the Year
Michael Scavotto of St. Francis earned the inaugural GSF Boys Soccer Player of the Year Award after an unforgettable senior season.
The Cal Poly Pomona commit established himself as one of the Greater Bay Area’s premier attacking players while earning WCAL Forward of the Year honors. He continued his outstanding play in the GSF Senior All-Star Game, scoring three goals to lead all players and further showcase his finishing ability on one of the biggest stages of the season.
Scavotto’s combination of skill, leadership, and consistent production made him a deserving choice as the first-ever GSF Boys Soccer People’s Choice Player of the Year.
People’s Choice Results
Winner
Michael Scavotto – St. Francis — 44.7%
Finalists
Nico Collins – Del Mar — 42.2%
Luis Macias – Alvarez — 13.1%
Girls Soccer Player of the Year
Los Gatos standout Ale Munnake became the inaugural Girls Soccer Player of the Year after leading another championship-caliber season.
The Stanford-bound standout helped lead the Wildcats to a CCS Championship while continuing to establish herself as one of Northern California’s premier players.
People’s Choice Results
Winner
Ale Munnake – Los Gatos — 37.4%
Finalists
Caitlin Motil – St. Francis — 32.5%
Emma Henzi – San Ramon Valley — 15.9%
Abby Forsgren – Bishop O’Dowd — 14.2%
Men’s Wrestler of the Year
Bellarmine’s Tommy Holguin earned the inaugural Men’s Wrestler of the Year Award following another remarkable season on the mat.
The San Francisco State commit captured WCAL and CCS championships before finishing third at the CIF State Championships, completing one of the most impressive wrestling resumes in Northern California.
People’s Choice Results
Winner
Tommy Holguin – Bellarmine — 52.1%
Finalists
Moses Mendoza – Gilroy — 24.1%
Kaleo Garcia – Gilroy — 13.5%
Jacob Perez – Alvarez — 10.3%
Women’s Wrestler of the Year
Tamara Grace of Gilroy earned the inaugural Women’s Wrestler of the Year Award after another outstanding postseason run.
Despite an early upset during the CIF State Championships, Grace demonstrated tremendous determination by battling back to finish third in the state. The Southern Oregon commit’s resilience and competitive spirit made her a deserving recipient of the inaugural award.
People’s Choice Results
Winner
Tamara Grace – Gilroy — 36.4%
Finalists
Kiana Lien – Mountain View — 25.6%
Haru Duus – Fremont — 19.0%
Shayna Ward – Oakland Tech — 19.0%
The addition of Winter Sports marks another significant step in the continued growth of the GSF OTY Sports Awards.
Congratulations to every finalist selected by the GetSportsFocus staff and to every People’s Choice winner recognized by the fans. Your accomplishments helped define an outstanding winter season and established the first chapter in what promises to become a lasting tradition.
The GSF OTY Sports Awards continue to celebrate excellence while recognizing the student-athletes whose dedication, leadership, and commitment inspire the next generation throughout the Greater Bay Area.
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