Top Boys Athletes from the Louisville Area – 2024 Season Review and Poll
The spring sports season has come to a close, and it’s time to look back at some of the top boys athletes from the Louisville area. Five standout athletes have been selected for consideration for the 2024 season, representing counties including Bullitt, Jefferson, Oldham, Shelby, and Spencer.
First up is Kaine Samuels from Ballard High School, a junior pitcher/first baseman with an impressive record of 9-1, a 1.75 ERA, and 78 strikeouts in 67 â…“ innings. He also batted .439 with five home runs, 11 doubles, 36 RBIs, and 30 runs scored. Samuels, who has committed to Western Kentucky University, was named Seventh Region Player of the Year and first-team All-State.
Brayden Bruner from Pleasure Ridge Park High School is another standout athlete to watch. This junior center fielder had a stellar season, batting .400 with four home runs, nine doubles, nine triples, 46 RBIs, 49 runs scored, and 33 stolen bases. Bruner helped lead his team to their seventh state championship and was named Sixth Region Player of the Year and first-team All-State.
Senior Adrian Johnson from Central High School dominated the track and field events, winning the 110- and 300-meter hurdles at the Class 3A Track and Field State Championships. Johnson’s impressive performance throughout the season earned him top honors in both events.
Junior sprinter Hank Scherer from Trinity High School made a strong debut at the state track meet, winning the 100 meters, finishing second in the 200, and contributing to the 4×100 and 4×400 relay teams that placed first in the state.
Lastly, Oliver Veliquette from Collegiate School secured first-place finishes in the 110- and 300-meter hurdles at the Clark’s Pump-n-Shop Class A Track and Field State Championships. Veliquette’s personal-best times and exceptional performance solidified his place as a top athlete in the Louisville area.
Voting for the Louisville-area high school boys player of the year is now open and will close at noon on Saturday, June 29. The winner will be announced on Wednesday, July 3. Make sure to cast your vote for the athlete you believe deserves this prestigious title.