I voted for Aubrey Griffin whom I consider to be a great, up and coming, young athlete.
Steve - 6 years ago
While all are great athletes, Tuohy is the best in the nation. Brett is a two sport outstanding athlete so he is my #2. Tuohy now holds national records and while only a sophomore she, to me, is likely one of the best athletes section 1 has seen.
FAN - 6 years ago
TRIL IS A RIDICULOUS ATHLETE BUT DEFINITELY NOT RANKED 7TH IN THE COUNTRY IN FOOTBALL. TUOHY ACCOMPLISHMENTS IS AMAZING I DEFINITELY AGREE WITH EDUCATED OBSERVER BRETT ONLY ATHLETE ON LIST TO DOMINATE IN 2 MAJOR SPORTS. JOHN, TOUHY IS CRAZY ONLY A SOPHOMORE AND NATIONAL RUNNER OF YEAR THATS UNHEARD OF. BUT IT ALSO IS A INDIVIDUAL SPORT. BRET IS CONSIDERED THE BEST LACROSSE DEFENDER IN THE NATION THE BIGGEST HONOR JUST LIKE FOOTBALL IS THE ALL AMERICAN GAME WHICH HE IS REPRESENTING SECTION 1 SATURDAY. SO IS THERE A RIGHT ANSWER NO THEY ARE ALL AMAZING SO I GUESS YOU LOOK FOR TIE BREAKER MAKAR DID IT IN 2 SPORTS. BUT IF ITS A 5WAY TIE THATS COOL TOO...........
John - 6 years ago
Fair enough Observer. Your interpretation of what defines a great athlete is similar to be what many people believe. Of course, perhaps just as many people would also disagree with you as well. At the end of the day, it’s all up for interpretation anyway. These athletes are phenomenal and whomever wins this award certainly deserves it.
Fan - 6 years ago
Trill came back off an ACL injury and led his team to a state championship, He is ranked 7 ATH in the country. He has my vote
Educated Observer - 6 years ago
Certainly agree with the last statement. First of all, it is a regional award and it has to be because of the nature of the sports and how they are played. Second, I don't recall Usain Bolt ever being mentioned as the best athlete. Fastest, most entertaining are the terms I recall. Historically, names like Jim Thorpe, Jim Brown and Bo Jackson are placed in the best athlete category because of their performance in multiple venues. While Tuohy might be the most decorated runner this region has known or will ever know, Makar is the best athlete.
John - 6 years ago
I disagree with the notion that the best athlete is one who excels in multiple sports. When you are comparing an all time great in one sport versus a regionally competitive athlete in two or three sports, then the all time great athlete is surely the better athlete. No one in their right mind would say that Usain Bolt is a worse athlete than anyone on this list, even though he is unproven at any sport besides Track. It follows, then, that while being a multi sport athlete is an advantage, it shouldn’t overcome the achievements of an athlete who had achieved a great deal in one sport. Tuohy is the best athlete on this list. No one has managed to achieve anywhere near what she has. When anyone on this list wins even one national championship, get back to me. Tuohy has set 3 national records. 40+ years of female competition and no one has done better. Again, no brainer...
Educated Observer - 6 years ago
Again, commenters seem to be forgetting about the category, Best Athlete. Just think about the Olympics, where the decathlete is considered the best because he does it over mulrile events.
John - 6 years ago
Jake may be #3 in the nation, but Tuohy is unarguably the greatest underclass distance runner female of all time and, including all grades, one of the greatest ever XC/ Track females of all time. Two Gatorade National awards of the year( only athlete male or female EVER to do this) as well as multiple national records. How anyone besides her could get this award, I have no idea. She is, when compared with the best in her sport, the best athlete here by far. Her accomplishments are unprecedented. This should be a no brainer...
Unkown - 6 years ago
Jake is ranked 3rd in the nation and will soon be #1. Easily the hardest working athlete on this list
B - 6 years ago
If it comes down purely to athletics no one on this list even comes close to Jake Logan. The kid is a freak of nature.
Educated Observer - 6 years ago
True definition of a great athlete is one that excels at more than one sport and the only on your list that does is Brett Man at.
Fan - 6 years ago
Everyone of these kids is a great athlete. So you look at accomplishments over 4 years. The dominance in 2 sports of Brett Makar in both football and being a top 10 lacrosse player in the country representing section 1 in the underarmour all american game this saturday. The leader he is both on the field and in his community. Everyone on this list is deserving but Makar has been most consistent and dominant performer as best athlete in section 1. Some well respected journalist consider him best 2 sport athlete in section 1 in 20 years
Wrestler - 6 years ago
Jake Logan is an amazing athlete and a amazing guy. It takes heart to beat one of the best wrestlers in NYS 4 times in a row with one of them being a quick pin
Kate - 6 years ago
Not only is Brett an outstanding athlete he is an amazing person. He personifies empathy, kindness, perseverance and integrity.
I voted for Aubrey Griffin whom I consider to be a great, up and coming, young athlete.
While all are great athletes, Tuohy is the best in the nation. Brett is a two sport outstanding athlete so he is my #2. Tuohy now holds national records and while only a sophomore she, to me, is likely one of the best athletes section 1 has seen.
TRIL IS A RIDICULOUS ATHLETE BUT DEFINITELY NOT RANKED 7TH IN THE COUNTRY IN FOOTBALL. TUOHY ACCOMPLISHMENTS IS AMAZING I DEFINITELY AGREE WITH EDUCATED OBSERVER BRETT ONLY ATHLETE ON LIST TO DOMINATE IN 2 MAJOR SPORTS. JOHN, TOUHY IS CRAZY ONLY A SOPHOMORE AND NATIONAL RUNNER OF YEAR THATS UNHEARD OF. BUT IT ALSO IS A INDIVIDUAL SPORT. BRET IS CONSIDERED THE BEST LACROSSE DEFENDER IN THE NATION THE BIGGEST HONOR JUST LIKE FOOTBALL IS THE ALL AMERICAN GAME WHICH HE IS REPRESENTING SECTION 1 SATURDAY. SO IS THERE A RIGHT ANSWER NO THEY ARE ALL AMAZING SO I GUESS YOU LOOK FOR TIE BREAKER MAKAR DID IT IN 2 SPORTS. BUT IF ITS A 5WAY TIE THATS COOL TOO...........
Fair enough Observer. Your interpretation of what defines a great athlete is similar to be what many people believe. Of course, perhaps just as many people would also disagree with you as well. At the end of the day, it’s all up for interpretation anyway. These athletes are phenomenal and whomever wins this award certainly deserves it.
Trill came back off an ACL injury and led his team to a state championship, He is ranked 7 ATH in the country. He has my vote
Certainly agree with the last statement. First of all, it is a regional award and it has to be because of the nature of the sports and how they are played. Second, I don't recall Usain Bolt ever being mentioned as the best athlete. Fastest, most entertaining are the terms I recall. Historically, names like Jim Thorpe, Jim Brown and Bo Jackson are placed in the best athlete category because of their performance in multiple venues. While Tuohy might be the most decorated runner this region has known or will ever know, Makar is the best athlete.
I disagree with the notion that the best athlete is one who excels in multiple sports. When you are comparing an all time great in one sport versus a regionally competitive athlete in two or three sports, then the all time great athlete is surely the better athlete. No one in their right mind would say that Usain Bolt is a worse athlete than anyone on this list, even though he is unproven at any sport besides Track. It follows, then, that while being a multi sport athlete is an advantage, it shouldn’t overcome the achievements of an athlete who had achieved a great deal in one sport. Tuohy is the best athlete on this list. No one has managed to achieve anywhere near what she has. When anyone on this list wins even one national championship, get back to me. Tuohy has set 3 national records. 40+ years of female competition and no one has done better. Again, no brainer...
Again, commenters seem to be forgetting about the category, Best Athlete. Just think about the Olympics, where the decathlete is considered the best because he does it over mulrile events.
Jake may be #3 in the nation, but Tuohy is unarguably the greatest underclass distance runner female of all time and, including all grades, one of the greatest ever XC/ Track females of all time. Two Gatorade National awards of the year( only athlete male or female EVER to do this) as well as multiple national records. How anyone besides her could get this award, I have no idea. She is, when compared with the best in her sport, the best athlete here by far. Her accomplishments are unprecedented. This should be a no brainer...
Jake is ranked 3rd in the nation and will soon be #1. Easily the hardest working athlete on this list
If it comes down purely to athletics no one on this list even comes close to Jake Logan. The kid is a freak of nature.
True definition of a great athlete is one that excels at more than one sport and the only on your list that does is Brett Man at.
Everyone of these kids is a great athlete. So you look at accomplishments over 4 years. The dominance in 2 sports of Brett Makar in both football and being a top 10 lacrosse player in the country representing section 1 in the underarmour all american game this saturday. The leader he is both on the field and in his community. Everyone on this list is deserving but Makar has been most consistent and dominant performer as best athlete in section 1. Some well respected journalist consider him best 2 sport athlete in section 1 in 20 years
Jake Logan is an amazing athlete and a amazing guy. It takes heart to beat one of the best wrestlers in NYS 4 times in a row with one of them being a quick pin
Not only is Brett an outstanding athlete he is an amazing person. He personifies empathy, kindness, perseverance and integrity.
Aubrey best High School athlete in section 1
Amazing !!!!!!!