2024 Native Youth Olympics results and awards
Apr. 27—Awards
High Five Academic Excellence Awards
Team of 7 or less: Lake and Peninsula School, 3.45 cumulative GPA
Team of 8 or more: Harold Kaveolook School, 3.61 cumulative GPA
The NYO Academic Scholarship
Tessa Anderson, Sitka
Andrew Jackson, Sand Point
NYO Continuing Education Native Games Scholarship
Parker Kenick, Nome
Melvin Pavala
Leah Evans, Homer
Jade Wren, Anchorage
Ben Snowball Individual Sportsmanship Awards (voted by officials and coaches)
Male: Matthew Chagluak, Anchorage A
Female: Daisy VanBlarcom, Mat-Su A
Ben Snowball Team Sportsmanship Award
Mt. Edgecombe High School
Healthy Coach (voted on by officials and coaches)
Margo Livermore, Mt. Edgecombe High School
Best Team Banner
Anchorage A & B teams
Louise Leonard Healthy Athlete Award
Miley Kakaruk, Anchorage
NYO Art Theme Contest
Docyden Su'a-te'o, sixth grader from College Gate Elementary, Anchorage
Autumn Apok Ridley Overall Athlete Awards
Male: Luois Amora, Unalaska
Female: Caelyn Carter, Mat Su A
Toe Kick
Girls
1. Jordan Klejka, Bethel, 54″
2. Shawna Paul, LKSD, 50″ 2m
3. Nevaeh George, MEHS, 50″
4. Abigail Semaken, Salamatof, 46″
4. MyricaGale Meierotto, Interior A, 42″
Boys
1. Sean Moonin, Nanwalek, 80″
2. Billy Nicholai, Bethel, 78″
3. Franz Femoyle, MEHS, 72″ 2m
4. Richard Strick, Knik Tribal, 72″ 7m
5. Jose V., Anchorage B, 68″ 4m/60″
Wrist Carry
Girls
1. Eulalia Roman, Mat-Su B, 370′ 6 1/2 "
Carriers: Myles Campbell, Mat-Su B; Bruce Sommerville, Mat-Su A
2. Kamryn Petito, Mat-Su A, 361′ 9″
Carriers: Myles Campbell, Mat-Su B; Bruce Sommerville, Mat-Su A
3. Grace Higgins, Eyak, 280′ 6″
Carriers: Colby Carter, Eyak; Tegan Hesse, Eyak
4. Jaida Downey, Curyung, 193′1″
Carriers: Tristan Tilden, Curyung; Graelin Chaney, Curyung
5. Laura Butler, Nikiski, 177′ 10 1/2 "
Carriers: Elmo Henry Anchorage A; Leif Richards, Juneau
Boys
1. Luois Amora, Unalaska, 472′
Carriers: Kaidon Parker, Unalaska; Nicholas Kitsyuk, Unalaska
2. Bryson Andrew, SWRSD, 412′ 4″
Carriers: Graelin Chaney, Curyung; Tristan Tilden, Curyung
3. Ethan Ederango, NWABSD, 405′ 8″
Carriers: Tyler Kramer, NWABSD; Enoch Swan, NWABSD
4. Aidan Crow, Bethel, 376′2″
Carriers: Nicholas Twito, Bethel; Keith Wassilie, Bethel
5. Robert Jimmy II, LKSD, 356′ 4 3/4 "
Carriers: Ashton White, LKSD; Carson John, LKSD
Alaskan High Kick
Girls
1. Caelyn Carter, Mat-Su A, 74″
2. Ourea Busk, BSSD A 70″ 0m
3. Katya Carl, LKSD, 70″ 1m
4. Tahira Akaran, MEHS, 70″ 3m
5. Anastasha Wilde, Anchorage B, 68″ 0m
Boys
1. Matthew Chagluak, Anchorage A, 92″
2. Daylon Brown, LKSD, 88″
3. Daniel Rodgers, Chickaloon, 84″
4. Ashton Meganack, Port Graham, 79″
5. Samuel Mecham, Anchorage B, 78″
Scissor Broad Jump
Girls
1. Caelynn Carter, Mat-Su A, 29′ 8″
2. Ourea Busk, BSSDA, 28′4″
3. Tessa Anderson, MEHS, 28′2″
4. Molly Evans, Homer, 28′ 1 1/2 "
5. Anastasha Wilde, Anchorage A, 26′ 3 1/2″
Boys
1. Devin Cooper-Jackson, Interior A, 34′ 11″
2. Kaidon Parker, Unalaska, 34′ 7 1/4 "
3. Myles Campbell, Mat-Su B, 34′ 6″
4. Ashton White, LKSD. 34′ 4″
5. Bruce Sommerville, Mat-Su A, 34′ 4″
Eskimo Stick Pull
Girls
1. Salvation Simi, Anchorage A
2. Bay Rose Kauffman, Mat-Su A
3. Arianna O'domin, BBBSD
4. Zadah Unutoa, Utqiagvik
5. Taylor Tiedeman, Eyak
Boys
1. Donovan Stephan-Standifer, MEHS
2. Jubal Parry, Chenega
3. Muhammad Watson, Anchorage A
4. Wyatt Ahmasuk, Nome
5. Atticus Prince, Anchorage B
One-hand Reach
Girls
1. Kylirose Paniptchuk, BSSD A, 60″2m
2. Chloe Wassillie, LKSD, 60″ 3m
3. Autumn Nanouk, BSSD B, 58″
4. Ava Howard, Yupiit, 56″
5. Kierra Egrass, McGrath, 56″ 2m
Boys
1. Anatoly Fomin, Unalaska, 66″
2. Andrew Paul, LKSD, 65″
3. Graelin Chaney, Curyung, 64″
4. Matthew Chugluak, Anchorage A, 64″ 1m
5. Davin Malzahn, Interior A, 64″ 3m
Two-foot High Kick
Girls
1. Jordan Klejka, Bethel, 74″
2. Tessa Anderson, MEHS, 72″ 1m
3. Daisy VanBlarcom, Mat-Su A, 72″ 2m
4. Caelynn Carter, Mat-Su B, 70″
5. Charity Gordon, Homer, 66″ 1m/62″
Boys
1. Myles Campbell, Mat-Su A, 88″ 1m
2. Matthew Chugluak, Anchorage A, 88″ 4m
3. Victor Ongtowasruk, BSSD B, 86″
4. Cody Aningayou, BSSD B, 83″ 2m TIE: Evon Phillip, LKSD
5. Elmo Henry, Anchorage B, 83″ 3m
Kneel Jump
Girls
1. Caelynn Carter, Mat-Su A, 45 1/4 "
2. Anastasha Wilde, Anchorage A, 43″
3. Maya Boger, Chickaloon, 42″
4. Nikki Erik, LKSD, 42″
5. Tahira Akaran, MEHS, 40 1/2″
Boys
1. Damien Nukusuk, Anchorage A, 60 1/4 "
2. Nick Luois Amora, Unalaska, 59 3/4 "
3. Shane Moonin, Port Graham, 59 1/4 "
4. James Brink, LKSD, 58″
5. Davin Malzahn, Interior A, 57 3/4 "
Indian Stick Pull
Girls
1. Johnelle Smith, LKSD
2. Clara Tukrook-Lampe, Anchorage A
3. Trinity Vlasoff, Tatitlek
4. Charity Gordon, Homer
5. Samantha Sample, Mat-Su A
Boys
1. Brandon Lee, LKSD
2. Aaron San Luis, Unalaska
3. Sean Moonin, Nanwalek
4. Lewis Singley, BBBSD
5. Josiah Gordon, Homer
One-foot High Kick
Girls
1. Tessa Anderson, MEHS, 88m 1m
2. Isis Ivie, Interior A, 88″ 2m
3. Mya Campbell, Mat-Su B, 88″ 3m
4. Daisy VanBlarcom, Mat-Su A, 86″
5. Jordan Klejka, Bethel, 82″
Boys
1. Elmo Henry, Anchorage A, 106″
2. Ashton White, LKSD, 106″ 2m
3. Devin Cooper-Jackson, Interior A, 106″ 4m
4. Donald Heflin, Anchorage B, 104″ 1m
5. Leif Richards, Juneau, 104″ 2m
Seal Hop
Girls
1. Tessa Anderson, MEHS, 142′ 11 1/4 "
2. Eulalia Roman, Mat-Su B, 105′ 6 3/4 "
3. Riley Boyscout, Bethel, 96′ 9″; TIE Hazell Vanderpool, Valdez, 96′ 9″
4. Caelyn Carter, Mat-Su A, 94″; TIE Alora Wassily, Curyung 94″
Boys
1. Devon Mann, LKSD, 145′ 1/2 "
2. Nick Luois Amora, Unalaska, 101′ 11 1/2 "
3. Myles Campbell, Mat-Su A, 94″; TIE Nazeliel Bunyan, LYSD, 94″
4. Ryan G., Anchorage B, 84′ 10 1/4 "
Overall Teams
1. Lower Kuskokwim School District
2. Mat-Su A
3. Anchorage A
4. Mt. Edgecombe High School
5. Unalaska