The 2026 LebanESPY Awards celebrated the athletes, teams, coaches, and supporters of Lebanon High School who turned dedication into unforgettable moments throughout the year. Under the glow of our “That’s So Gatsby” theme, the evening honored those who brought passion, perseverance, and Warrior pride to every competition and challenge.
The 2026 winners represented excellence both on and off the field, inspiring teammates, elevating programs, and creating memories that became part of Lebanon athletics history. From championship performances to remarkable displays of leadership and heart, each honoree helped define what it means to be a Warrior.
Congratulations to all of this year’s LebanESPY winners and nominees — your legacy shines far beyond the field, court, track, and stage. Here’s to a night of celebration, glamour, and Warrior greatness… because in 2026, it’s not just a season to remember — it’s That’s So Gatsby.
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2025-2026 LebanESPYs Nominations
2025-26 LebanESPY's AWARD WINNERS:
Play of the Year
| Award |
Winner |
| Play of the Year |
Cooper Scott - Game winning 2-pt conversion in playoffs against Fairmont |
Freshmen/JV Team of the Year
| Award |
Winner |
| Freshmen/JV Team of the Year |
Freshman Boys Basketball (20-2)
JV Softball (20-1) |
Male Breakthrough Athlete
| Award |
Winner |
| Male Breakthrough Athlete |
Blake Peach - Volleyball |
Female Breakthrough Athlete
| Award |
Winner |
| Female Breakthrough Athlete |
Madilyn Han - Golf, Basketball, & Lacrosse |
Boys Head Coach of the Year
| Award |
Winner |
| Boys Head Coach of the Year |
Micah Faler - Football |
Girls Head Coach of the Year
| Award |
Winner |
| Girls Head Coach of the Year |
Brad Maupin & Chad Hilyard - Wrestling |
Comeback Victory of The Year
| Award |
Winner |
| Comeback Victory of The Year |
Boys Volleyball reverse sweep vs. Roger Bacon |
Upset Win of the Year
| Award |
Winner |
| Upset Win of the Year |
Christian Wagers Qualifying for State (Wrestling) |
Buzzer Beater of the Year
| Award |
Winner |
| Buzzer Beater of the Year |
Cooper Strahm last second (1.2 seconds) 3-pt shot to beat Milford |
Warrior Pride - Male
| Award |
Winner |
| Warrior Pride - Male |
Jackson Martin - Football & Wrestling |
Warrior Pride - Female
| Award |
Winner |
| Warrior Pride - Female |
Alli Kerns - Soccer & Basketball |
Best Individual Performance - Male
| Award |
Winner |
| Best Individual Performance - Male |
Luke Faler vs. Turpin - 505 passing yards, 39 rushing, 5 TD's |
Best Individual Performance - Female
| Award |
Winner |
| Best Individual Performance - Female |
Ava Long - 33 kills, 17 digs, & 2 aces against Loveland |
Male Rookie of the Year
| Award |
Winner |
| Male Rookie of the Year |
Braydon Kyle - Baseball |
Female Rookie of the Year
| Award |
Winner |
| Female Rookie of the Year |
Mandy Ludwick - Volleyball |
Record-Breaking Performance - FALL
| Award |
Winner |
| Record-Breaking Performance - FALL |
Madison Kyle - Career (466) & Single Season (553) Digs |
Record-Breaking Performance - WINTER
| Award |
Winner |
| Record-Breaking Performance - WINTER |
Natalie Carlisle - All-Time Wrestling Wins Leader (166) |
Record-Breaking Performance - SPRING
| Award |
Winner |
| Record-Breaking Performance - SPRING |
Sophia Sheidler - Career Strikeout Record (749) |
Boys Team of the Year
| Award |
Winner |
| Boys Team of the Year |
Football |
Girls Team of the Year
| Award |
Winner |
| Girls Team of the Year |
Wrestling
Competition Cheer |
Assistant Coach of the Year
| Award |
Winner |
| Assistant Coach of the Year |
CJ Reisinger - Boys Basketball |
Male Student Athlete of the Year
| Award |
Winner |
| Male Student Athlete of the Year |
Luke Faler - Football & Basketball |
Female Student Athlete of the Year
| Award |
Winner |
| Female Student Athlete of the Year |
Sophia Flora - Soccer & Lacrosse |
WarZone Fan of the Year
| Award |
Winner |
| WarZone Fan of the Year |
Muka Narangarav
Ari Sizemore |
Unsung Hero - Male
| Award |
Winner |
| Unsung Hero - Male |
Logan Schmenk |
Unsung Hero - Female
| Award |
Winner |
| Unsung Hero - Female |
Maddie Wagers |
Scholar Athlete Award - Male
| Award |
Winner |
| Scholar Athlete Award - Male |
Landon Tulley |
Scholar Athlete Award - Female
| Award |
Winner |
| Scholar Athlete Award - Female |
Kendall Hoeffel |
NFHS Award of Excellence
| Award |
Winner |
| NFHS Award of Excellence |
Ava Long & Aaron Pelletier |
OHSAA Archie Griffin Sportsmanship
| Award |
Winner |
| OHSAA Archie Griffin Sportsmanship |
Lily Ludwick & Nick Lautar |
OHSAA Exemplary Service
| Award |
Winner |
| OHSAA Exemplary Service |
Tom Leuzinger |
Courage Award
| Award |
Winner |
| Courage Award |
Zach Amburgy |
Male Leadership Award
| Award |
Winner |
| Male Leadership Award |
Jackson Martin |
Female Leadership Award
| Award |
Winner |
| Female Leadership Award |
Kaitlyn Burger |
Male Comeback Player of the Year
| Award |
Winner |
| Male Comeback Player of the Year |
Cooper Scott |
Female Comeback Player of the Year
| Award |
Winner |
| Female Comeback Player of the Year |
Lillie Burns |
Event Staffer of The Year
| Award |
Winner |
| Event Staffer of The Year |
Scott Barnhizer |
Inspiring Athlete Award
| Award |
Winner |
| Inspiring Athlete Award |
Emma Palmer |
