Gatlin Bair, Kelsie Belquist, Terry Bussey, Audi Crooks, Joyce Edwards, and many others have been identified as the top multi-sport athletes for the 2022-23 season by SBLive. These individuals have excelled in multiple sports, showcasing their talents and dedication across different disciplines.
Gatlin Bair, a junior from Burley, Idaho, had a breakout performance on the football field, catching 73 passes for over 1,000 yards and securing 18 touchdowns. His skills, speed, and talent earned him offers from top programs like Alabama, Georgia, Michigan, and Oregon. In addition to football, Bair also excels in track, with personal records of 10.15 seconds in the 100 meters and 20.41 seconds in the 200 meters.
Kelsie Belquist, a junior from New Rockford-Sheyenne in North Dakota, is a true three-sport star. She has competed in volleyball, basketball, and track, showcasing her versatility and skill across different sports. Belquist surpassed the 1,000 career kills mark in volleyball, helped lead her basketball team to a postseason appearance, and dominated the track field by capturing state titles in the 200m, 400m, 100m hurdles, and 300m hurdles.
Terry Bussey, a junior from Timpson, Texas, was voted the 2022 Mr. Texas football high school player of the year. He accumulated an impressive 4,773 yards of total offense with 72 touchdowns and 115 tackles for his Class 2A Timpson team. And his football skills aren’t limited to the field; Bussey also averaged 19 points per game on the basketball court, displaying his athleticism and all-around talent.
Audi Crooks, a senior from Bishop Garrigan in Iowa, is heading to Iowa State on a basketball scholarship. Standing at 6-foot-3, Crooks has dominated the basketball court, averaging 32.9 points, 14.2 rebounds, and 2.8 blocks during her senior season. She showcased her skills in the Class 1A title game with an impressive performance of 49 points and 16 rebounds. It’s not just basketball where Crooks shines; she is also a three-time state shot put champion and an accomplished volleyball player.
Joyce Edwards, a junior from Camden, South Carolina, is a five-star basketball prospect for the Class of 2024. Standing tall at 6-foot-3, Edwards has proven her prowess both on and off the basketball court. She had an impressive soccer season, netting 32 goals and providing nine assists. Edwards also excelled in volleyball, leading her team in kills for the past two years. During the winter, she showcased her basketball skills, averaging 23 points, 11.4 rebounds, four steals, and 2.4 blocks per game.
These athletes, along with many others, have shown exceptional talent, dedication, and versatility in their respective sports. They have not limited themselves to excelling in just one discipline but have taken on different sports with equal fervor and success. Their achievements deserve national recognition, and they serve as inspirations for aspiring multi-sport athletes across the country.
