Athletic standout McKay Madsen from Clovis North High School earns California's prestigious Boys Athlete accolade.
In a historic moment for California sports, McKay Madsen, a former student of Clovis North, has been named the 2025 State Boys Athlete of the Year by Cal-Hi Sports. This marks a significant achievement for the multi-talented athlete, who has made a name for himself in both shot put and discus throw, as well as football.
McKay Madsen's victory marks the first win from the CIF Central Section since 2018, breaking a three-year drought. He joins an elite group of three athletes from Clovis Unified to receive this prestigious recognition. Tulare Union running back and track star Kazmeir Allen was the last athlete from the Central Section to win the award in 2018.
The promising athlete is set to continue his career at BYU as a future Cougar. His impressive performances in shot put and discus throw have earned him a place among the top athletes in state history, although a definitive all-time ranking for California's best throwers could not be found in the current search data.
For those interested, notable shot put and discus throwers often emerge from California high school championships, NCAA competitions, and USATF Masters records. However, a comprehensive, authoritative list of California state history's top throwers was not located in the current search data. Consulting the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) records or California Track and Field Hall of Fame might provide detailed historical rankings and records.
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[1] California high school shot put and discus records [2] California NCAA shot put and discus records [3] USATF Masters shot put and discus records [4] California Track and Field Hall of Fame
Sports enthusiasts might find it interesting to know that McKay Madsen, the 2025 State Boys Athlete of the Year, not only excelled in shot put and discus throw but also played football. Additionally, football enthusiasts may be intrigued to learn that, earlier, Kazmeir Allen, a Tulare Union running back and track star, won the same award in 2018. [1] [2] [3] [4]
