St. X is known for having some of the best high school athletes to come out of Kentucky. Being an athlete at St. X is no easy deal as the school is always nationally ranked in multiple sports and is always playing the best competition in the United States. With athletes like Justin Thomas and Desmond Ridder being just two of the many great athletes to come out of St. X, it is a very hard thing to be considered to be in the top tier of athletes at St. X. Though it’s hard to confirm who the best athlete is, this vote has declared who the student body feels the 5 best senior athletes are.
HM. Trip Newell
With no clear proof of athletic prowess, Trip has had to be left off the list, but Trip still found his place among the best with 18 votes. He has found great success in a newly found St. X sport. He took over the crew program with his loud voice and bold personality. As he dominates on the water, he has also found his passion on the internet. With a booming 500 subscribers under the name BookaT, he looks to present his athletic prowess and internet personality.
5. Erik Ekens
With 17 votes (15.7% of all votes) lands Erik a 5th place spot. Erik is a beast on the football field. He has been a starting varsity Defensive Lineman for 2 years now. He made his commitment to Eastern Illinois University. Already proving his dominance over the rest with 5.5 sacks in the 2024 football season.
T3. Chance Dillingham
With 18 votes (16.7% of all votes) Chance places in third. He has been a 3 year varsity basketball starter with one last year to go. He has placed himself among the best St. X basketball players to go through the system with accounts like Overtime and MadeHoops giving him big recognition. Also, with an official visit to Tennessee State securing his place as an all star athlete.
T3. Miles Dobson
18 votes (16.7% of all votes) has Miles tied for third place. Miles is a two year starting safety on the varsity football team and a 3 year defenseman on the varsity lacrosse team. Miles holds multiple college offers in both sports.
T1. James Burnett
With 27 votes (25% of all votes) James takes first place. James is the definition of an athlete. He is a starting cornerback on the varsity football team and a nationally ranked long jumper for the track team. He is currently top 10 in the nation for long jumping in the class of 2025.
T1.Kyle Krupp
Also with 27 votes (25% of all votes) Kyle takes first place with being a stud wide receiver on the varsity football team and the starting center fielder on the varsity baseball team. He holds multiple D1 offers in baseball, but he is undecided on his commitment.
