Published Jun 10, 2026 2:26 pm
Bret Harte High School Sophomore Payton Albanese, nominated by her Aunt Lauren, participates in both Varsity Basketball and Softball. In the fall she is typically on the sideline doing stats for Bret Harte football. Albanese participates in FFA and will be taking her goat to Calaveras County Fair. In addition to the football stats and learning about agriculture, she is keeping her grades up and supporting the Angels – Murphys – Arnold (AMA) youth softball program and being a referee for AMA flag flag football.
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