Ironman Athlete of the Year Candidates Announced
April 24, 2012 - Arena Football League (AFL)
Utah Blaze News Release
The Utah Blaze is proud to announce six finalists for the 2012 Ironman Athlete of the Year Award. All finalists are previous recipients of the Utah Blaze High School Prep Ironman weekly award.
The three male candidates are Chase Hansen of Lone Peak High School (Football), Jordan Loveridge of West Jordan High School (Basketball), and Nick Emery of Lone Peak High School (Basketball). On the female side, Lori Parkinson of Cyprus High School (Basketball), Brittany Martin of Syracuse High School (Basketball), and Kailie Quinn of Judge Memorial High School (basketball) have earned consideration.
In the Arena Football League, the Ironman Award is given to the player that goes above and beyond to help lead their team to victory in multiple facets of the game.
Loveridge was named Mr. Basketball for the state of Utah after concluding a remarkable career at West Jordan. Lone Peak won 5A state championships in two sports under the guidance of its two superstar athletes. Emery earned 5A MVP honors after leading Lone Peak to the basketball title, while Hansen was named a Parade All-American in addition to securing a football championship.
Martin became the first player to be named Ms. Basketball twice in her prep career after leading Syracuse to the 5A state championship. Quinn was a first-team all-state selection and led the 3A division in scoring (19.1 ppg) and rebounding (10.5 rpg) while also placing third in assists (4.2 apg) and fourth in steals (3.7 spg). Parkinson was named the Defensive MVP of the 4A division, as she led the entire state in rebounding (15.7 rpg) and steals (6.0 spg).
On May 19th, a male and female "Ironman Athlete of the Year" will be presented on Tim Dahle Field at EnergySolutions Arena as the Utah Blaze take on the Arizona Rattlers.
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