Maxwell Diehl and Sophie Broutin, seniors at Niceville High School, have been named the 2025 All Sports Association Scholastic Award winners. This prestigious honor recognizes student-athletes in Okaloosa, Walton and Santa Rosa counties who excel in academics and athletics. Surrounded by peers, family members, school staff and representatives from the All Sports Association, Diehl and Broutin received the exciting news in Niceville High School’s media center in January. “This is a huge honor for you both. From the school, we’re certainly very proud of you,” said Principal Charlie Marello. “When I got the call that we won both, that’s unprecedented at Niceville High School.”
Diehl, who ranks first in his class of 475 students with a 4.77 weighted GPA, serves as captain of the boys’ lacrosse team and has led the team to consecutive state playoff appearances. In addition to his athletic and academic achievements, Diehl has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to service, raising $5,000 for Bed 4 Me, a nonprofit providing beds and bedding to children in need. He is pursuing a congressional nomination to one of the United States service academies.
Broutin, a standout athlete and scholar, has achieved remarkable success in Volleyball. She has earned All-State honors and holds multiple school records while also excelling academically with a 4.77 weighted GPA. Her leadership and dedication inspire her teammates, and she plans to continue her academic and athletic pursuits at the collegiate level.
Superintendent Marcus Chambers lauded the students’ accomplishments: “Max and Sophie embody the excellence we strive for in Okaloosa County schools. Their dedication to academics, athletics, and community service is extraordinary, and they inspire their peers. We are so proud of their achievements and look forward to seeing what they will accomplish in the future.”
In addition, Senior Emery Hagan of Paxton High School has been named the 2024 recipient of the Taylor Haugen Trophy, an award honoring student-athletes who embody leadership, compassion and perseverance. As the first-ever winner from her school, Hagan, a golfer and cheerleader, attributes her accomplishments to values instilled by her late mother and hopes her story inspires others in small schools to pursue similar opportunities.
Congratulations to Max, Sophie and Emery on their outstanding achievements and thanks to the All Sports Association for recognizing and supporting exceptional student-athletes.
Additional All-Sports Association award winners include: Nick Dawkins–Wuerffel Trophy Winner, Pennsylvania State University; Jaden Voisin–Male Collegiate Winner, South Alabama Jaguars, Football; Lilly Chouinard–Female Collegiate Winner, Kennesaw State University, Pole Vault; Rece Hinds–Professional Award Winner, Cincinnati Reds, Baseball; Michael Embry–Special Olympics Award Winner; Cam Farrah–Amateur Award Winner, Sailing; and Tony Anderso– Assistant Coach of the Year, Fort Walton Beach High School.
