Two BYHS Athletes Recognized With Heart of a Champion Award
The award recognizes individuals who have demonstrated outstanding character, overcome adversity, and gone above and beyond in their pursuit of success.
The North Carolina High School Sports Association (NCHSSA) has recognized nine student athletes with the 2026 Heart of a Champion Award. Two of those students are from Bartlett Yancey High School.
Dalleon Johnson, who was a Junior at BYHS this past school year, and Melanie Pinto, a member of the Class of 2026, were each honored with the Heart of a Champion Award, which recognizes student-athletes who exemplify excellence both on and off the field.
According to the NCHSSA, honorees participated in at least one varsity sport during the school year while maintaining an ejection-free record.
A press release from the NCHSSA said, "these individuals have demonstrated outstanding character, overcome adversity, and gone above and beyond in their pursuit of success."
In addition to the two student athletes from BYHS, the NCHSSA also recognized the following student-athletes:
- Daelynn Anderson — North Wilkes High School
- Jacob Bond — Holmes High School
- Ariana Britt — West Columbus High School
- Cassidy Graves — Jordan-Matthews High School
- Trey Johnson — North Wilkes High School
- Amy Mendoza Lopez — Franklin High School
- Kevin Spivey Jr. — Central Carolina Academy
"These student-athletes represent the very best of high school athletics, serving as role models for their peers through their dedication, resilience, and commitment to excellence," NCHSSA shared.
