Detroit High School Sports Awards Announce Fall Nominees

The annual ceremony honors top players across the city's high school sports.

Apr. 10, 2026 at 12:07pm

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The 2025-26 Detroit High School Sports Awards, presented by Gift of Life Michigan, has announced the player of the year nominees for the fall sports season. The winners for each sport will be revealed during a live awards ceremony later this year.

Why it matters

The Detroit High School Sports Awards celebrate the top athletic talent in the city, recognizing the hard work and achievements of student-athletes across a variety of fall sports including football, volleyball, soccer, and more.

The details

The awards ceremony honors players of the year in 12 different fall sports categories, including football, volleyball, boys and girls soccer, boys and girls cross country, boys and girls golf, boys and girls tennis, and boys and girls swimming and diving.

  • The 2025-26 Detroit High School Sports Awards ceremony will take place later this year.
  • Nominations for player of the year were announced on April 10, 2026.

The players

Gift of Life Michigan

The presenting sponsor of the Detroit High School Sports Awards, Gift of Life Michigan is a nonprofit organization that facilitates organ and tissue donation.

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What’s next

The player of the year winners for each fall sport will be revealed during the live awards ceremony later this year.

The takeaway

The Detroit High School Sports Awards shine a spotlight on the top high school athletes in the city, celebrating their dedication, skill, and contributions to their teams and communities.