WINNEMUCCA - McDermitt High School's Staheli Wilkinson and Lowry High School's Carli Evatz and Jesse Studebaker have been named as three of the 20 Nevada Wendy's Heisman High School state finalists and are eligible for the national award.
Wilkinson is a two-sport star in volleyball and basketball for the Lady Bulldogs. Studebaker plays football, basketball and baseball for the Buckaroos and Evatz is a member of the Lady Bucks' basketball and softball teams.
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 19th year, is known for being the most prestigious award at the high school level.
Of the 45,000 seniors who applied nationwide, 209 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.
On Nov. 5, one male and one female finalist from each state will be named state winners. Of those state winners, 12 will be chosen as national finalists and will go on to compete for the national honor in New York City on Dec. 7.
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. 8.
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 19 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.
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