Baldwin Alumna Advances to the Top 15 in National Youth Athlete of the Year Competition

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Sariah Doresca, a Baldwin resident and a standout in track, has rapidly advanced to the next stage of the national 2025 Youth Athlete of the Year competition, earning first place in her group on Aug. 7.

The recent Baldwin High School graduate, who will attend Stanford University in the fall, is now competing in the Top 15 round of the nationwide contest, with a first place prize of $25,000. Public voting for this stage will be open through Thursday.

The Youth Athlete of the Year competition, run by Colossal and 3BRAND, recognizes athletes from across the country for their achievements on and off the field. Winners receive a feature in a Sports Illustrated advertisement. The contest also raises funds for The V Foundation for Cancer Research, and the Why Not You Foundation, which empowers young leaders to pursue their goals and give back to their communities.

“This means everything,” Doresca said of her recent first-place victory. “Just to see how many people voted — friends, family, even strangers — it really showed me how much support I have. All the work I’ve put in over the years is being seen, and I’m so grateful.”

The contest format involves multiple group stages. In each round, athletes are placed into smaller voting groups. The public can vote daily for their favorites, and the top finishers in each group move on to the next round. After topping her group in the first stage, Doresca is now working to advance past the Top 15.

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