WINNEMUCCA - Lowry High School's Calvin Connors was named as one of the 20 Nevada Wendy's Heisman High School state finalists.
Connors is a three-sport athlete for the Buckaroos and plays football, basketball and baseball.
Moriah Maluotoga of Reed High School in Sparks and Zachary Surmacz of West Career and Technical Academy in Las Vegas were chosen as the two finalists from Nevada and will now advance to compete for the national award that celebrates their hard work, dedication in athletics, academics and community leadership.
Just as the collegiate Heisman is known for being the most prestigious award in college football, the Wendy's High School Heisman, now in its 20th year, is known for being the most prestigious award at the high school level.
Of the 45,000 seniors who applied nationwide, more than 200 applicants came from Nevada. The finalists embody the Heisman spirit of hard work and dedication through their outstanding achievements in athletics, academics and community/school leadership.
National finalists will be featured during a televised ceremony on the ESPN networks and will receive gold medals and $2,000 awards for their high schools.
One male and one female national winner will receive a crystal Wendy's High School Heisman trophy, a $500 gift certificate to Wendy's, and Wendy's will donate $10,000 to each winner's respective high school. Additionally, the winners will be recognized during the collegiate Heisman Trophy broadcast on ESPN, Dec. 14.
The Wendy's High School Heisman Program was created in 1994 in partnership with the Heisman Memorial Trust. The Wendy's High School Heisman has recognized outstanding and well-rounded students for 20 years.
Nominees are judged by a panel, including past Wendy's High School Heisman winners as well as leaders in education, business, athletics and community service.[[In-content Ad]]
