Heart of the Tiger Award

Heart of the Tiger

The Heart of the Tiger is a special annual award given to one athlete from each of Jesuit’s 12 FHSAA sanctioned programs. Established by the Athletic Department in 2012-13 to recognize the Most Valuable Teammate, it is the highest honor in Jesuit athletics. A Heart of the Tiger recipient brings out the very best in his team, serving as a role model, advocate, friend, competitor, and servant. He demonstrates great work ethic and enthusiasm, and displays a selfless attitude committed to the overall goals of the team, while exemplifying the highest standards of sportsmanship, integrity, class, humility, and honor in times of both defeat and success. The Heart of the Tiger is awarded at each team's respective Sport Banquet, and it is commemorated by a special display on the east wall of the Oliva Weight Room. 

Heart of the Tiger recipients

FALL SPORTS
BOWLING
2025-26 -
2024-25 - Joseph Kapusta
2023-24 - Christian Changsut
2022-23 - Aiden Dewhurst
2021-22 - Nino Cutrono
2020-21 - Aiden Dewhurst
2019-20 - Larry Lavacca
2018-19 - Edward Morrison
2017-18 - Ethan Sutton
2016-17 - Kollin Boje
2015-16 - Brendan Sutton
2014-15 - Nick Dill
2013-14 - Donovan Pedrero
2012-13 - Julian Velez

CROSS COUNTRY
2025-26 -
2024-25 - Daniel Dewey
2023-24 - Gabe Brazzeal
2022-23 - Cal Bonifant
2021-22 - Lawson McLeod
2020-21 - Chazz Brazzeal
2019-20 - Kevin Beck-Perez
2018-19 - Parker Maddox
2017-18 - John Robbins
2016-17 - Austin Echenique
2015-16 - Myles Hahn
2014-15 - Jason Caldwell
2013-14 - Danny Alvarado
2012-13 - Phillip Robbins

FOOTBALL (Offense)
2025-26 - Thayne Swenson
2024-25 - Trent Teeling
2023-24 - Evan Rordam
2022-23 - Wesley Shaw
2021-22 - Jonah Tran
2020-21 - Myles Coates
2019-20 - Lex Capitano
2018-19 - Jake Lewis
2017-18 - Brendan Callahan
2016-17 - Jake Moore
2015-16 - Nick Perillo
2014-15 - Zack Virgadamo
2013-14 - Joe Hoffman
2012-13 - Matt McDonald

FOOTBALL (Defense)
2025-26 - Cole Ballesteros
2024-25 - Tucker Witte
2023-24 - Connor Dooly
2022-23 - Andre Gilbert
2021-22 - Caleb Williams
2020-21 - Connor Anderson
2019-20 - Spencer Williams
2018-19 - Zach Meurer
2017-18 - Cullen Corish
2016-17 - John Zielinski
2015-16 - Zack Quilty
2014-15 - Nate Cohen
2013-14 - Greg Cox
2012-13 - Parker Clonts

GOLF
2025-26 - Ethan Glaum
2024-25 - Ethan Bauer
2023-24 - Drew Campbell
2022-23 - Jack Jacobsen
2021-22 - Carter Dill
2020-21 - Tyler Thiel
2019-20 - Jimmy Paradise
2018-19 - Max White
2017-18 - Bryce Bailey
2016-17 - Kaiser Hartmann
2015-16 - Sean Lanoue
2014-15 - Kurt Sierra
2013-14 - Austin Curtis
2012-13 - Alec Orosco

SWIMMING & DIVING
2025-26 - Bruno Borowiec
2024-25 - Jack Rozance
2023-24 - Eric Rein
2022-23 - Sasha Fiola
2021-22 - Ryan Finster
2020-21 - Nick Shaffer
2019-20 - Collin Talbot
2018-19 - Robbie Shaffer
2017-18 - John Jansen
2016-17 - Ray Petrus
2015-16 - Chris Jennings
2014-15 - Sam Sands
2013-14 - Trevor Wilson
2012-13 - Trevor Schaettle

WINTER SPORTS
BASKETBALL
2025-26 - Damien Ross
2024-25 - Morty Hanlon
2023-24 - Jack Burkard
2022-23 - Angelo Cabalan
2021-22 - William Butler
2020-21 - Ryan Feocco
2019-20 - Spencer Farfante
2018-19 - Jeremiah Nichols
2017-18 - Nick Weir
2016-17 - Matt Gomez
2015-16 - Mike Sierra
2014-15 - Logan Clark
2013-14 - Brent Fenlon
2012-13 - Parker Yount

SOCCER
2025-26 - Jaxon Hannon
2024-25 - Evan Yockey
2023-24 - Kaden Plummer
2022-23 - Shane Oliva
2021-22 - Baylen Young
2020-21 - Joseph Ringewald
2019-20 - Zach Board
2018-19 - Andrew Motzer
2017-18 - Noah Kurtz
2016-17 - Justin Raab
2015-16 - Connar Lufkin
2014-15 - Gabe Turner
2013-14 - Peter Johnson
2012-13 - Frankie Wamsley

WRESTLING
2025-26 - Cash Cailliau
2024-25 - Jayden Bowles
2023-24 - Chancellor Haber
2022-23 - Nathan McGill
2021-22 - Tom Crook
2020-21 - Sergio Ray
2019-20 - Andre Mortensen
2018-19 - Karol Piedad
2017-18 - Eli Davenport
2016-17 - Matthew Daner
2015-16 - Alex Harrell
2014-15 - Connor Mueller
2013-14 - Nick Ligori
2012-13 - Nico Lamoureux

SPRING SPORTS
BASEBALL
2025-26 -
2024-25 - Brady Hoar
2023-24 - Will Burke
2022-23 - Josh Hines
2021-22 - A.J. Nessler
2020-21 - B.J. Graham
2019-20 - Camden Minacci
2018-19 - Jimmy Clifford
2017-18 - Jack Anderson
2016-17 - Alex Mocny
2015-16 - J.J. Niekro
2014-15 - Jacob Mocny
2013-14 - Danny Lastra
2012-13 - Zach Prado

LACROSSE
2025-26 -
2024-25 - Logan Hardin
2023-24 - Lleyton Hall
2022-23 - S.K. Moore
2021-22 - Zach Mintz
2020-21 - Brett Fedorovich
2019-20 - Michael Schellman
2018-19 - Jake Crowther
2017-18 - Chris Jennings
2016-17 - Thomas Chadwick
2015-16 - Chris Conn
2014-15 - Greg Aiello
2013-14 - Austin Curtis
2012-13 - Carson Marple

TRACK & FIELD
2025-26 -
2024-25 - Brody Thurston
2023-24 - Donovan Terry
2022-23 - Chris Tan
2021-22 - Ajani Edwards
2020-21 - Adam Dieck
2019-20 - Anson Rowe
2018-19 - Robert Morrison
2017-18 - John Robbins
2016-17 - Rhett Broz
2015-16 - Jacob Newton
2014-15 - Jack Hughes
2013-14 - Sean Chowdhari
2012-13 - Luke Pfost

TENNIS
2025-26 -
2024-25 – Davis Wash
2023-24 – Sebastian Johnson
2022-23 – Cam Bailey
2021-22 – Andre Botero
2020-21 – Diego Maldonado-Puebla
2019-20 – Thomas Lahart
2018-19 – Sebastian Solano
2017-18 – Jimmy Emslie
2016-17 – Ramon Martinez
2015-16 – Matt Sullivan
2014-15 – Gunther Mosesmann
2013-14 – Gantt Meredith
2012-13 – Palmer Evans