Published Jun 10, 2026 1:37 pm : Updated Jun 10, 2026 1:38 pm
Eli Ingalls is the High School Student Athlete of the Week because he loves basketball and football. For the last two years, he was the quarterback that helped bring home the state championship title to Sonora High School. Nominated by his Grandmother-Athena Gibson who states, “He is a great young man with the biggest heart in the world.” Gibson shares Ingalls helps anyone in need of help, including with his teammates and friends, they all play together as one.
Ingalls takes agricultural classes and has been doing the extra work to take a pig to the fair this year. Ingalls also works after school every day.
This post was last modified on 06/10/2026 1:38 pm
Our title sponsor, The Candy Vault, and our supporting sponsors Elevate at Black Oak Casino Resort, the Pizza Factory of Twain Harte and Buster’s Ice Cream are providing the winners of these awards prizes to reward their effort and diligence.
You can hear the Candy Vault Student Athlete of the Week every Thursday morning at 6:50 AM and 7:50 AM with Alisha Rock on 93.5 FM KKBN and at 6:40 AM and 7:40 AM with Mark Grauer on Star 92.7. If your student is selected their parent or guardian can pick up the prizes at 42 S. Washington Street in Sonora.
You can nominate students by clicking to KZSQ.com or KKBN.com