CADE FLATT Named 2021-22 Gatorade National BOYS TRACK AND FIELD Player Of The Year

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On July 12, 2022, Gatorade announced that Cade Flatt from Marshall County High School is the 2021-22 Gatorade National Boys Track and Field Player of the Year. Flatt was recognized for his exceptional athletic and academic performance, holding the No. 2 all-time high school 800-meter run record at 1:46.48. He outperformed fierce competition, leading to a prestigious win at New Balance Nationals Outdoor. Cade, who maintains a weighted GPA of 4.13, will continue his athletic career with a scholarship at the University of Mississippi.

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• Cade Flatt achieved the No. 2 all-time high school 800-meter time, clocking in at 1:46.48.
• His performance includes five of this century's top six 800 times.
• Flatt maintains a weighted GPA of 4.13, showcasing academic excellence.

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BENTON, Ky., July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In its 37^th year of honoring the nation's most elite high school athletes, Gatorade today announced Cade Flatt of Marshall County High School in Benton, Ky. is the 2021-22 Gatorade National Boys Track and Field Player of the Year. Flatt won the prestigious award for his accomplishments on and off the field, joining an impressive group of former Gatorade National Boys Track and Field Players of the Year who have combined for 19 gold medals and 14 National Championships.

Flatt was surprised with the trophy by his family, coaches and teammates at school. Check out a video of the announcement here.

The award, which recognizes not only outstanding athletic excellence, but also high standards of academic achievement and exemplary character demonstrated on and off the field, distinguishes Flatt as the nation's best high school boys track and field player. The Gatorade Player of the Year Selection Committee, which leverages experts including coaches, scouts, media and others to evaluate candidates, selected Flatt from more than half a million other student-athletes who compete in boys track and field nationwide.

Competition for the national award was fierce. Flatt topped the list of state winners in boys track and field who collectively boast an incredible list of accomplishments, including 25 who have volunteered with 2+ organizations, 8 returning state Gatorade Players of the Year in either Boys Cross Country or Boys Track & Field and 29 with a GPA of 3.75 and above.

"Competing at the most demanding event in the sport, Cade Flatt embodied pure mastery at the 800-meter distance (in 2022)," said Rich Gonzalez of PrepCalTrack. "Unbeaten both indoors and outdoors against scholastic competition, he recorded the No. 3 time in prep history to win a title at New Balance Nationals Outdoor and solidified his unprecedented outdoor ledger. While chasing one of the oldest records in the books, amazingly, Cade notched the No. 2, 3, 4, 6 and 7 outdoor times in history to rule a single track prep event like no other high schooler in history—he was absolutely masterful."

The 6-foot-1, 160-pound senior set a state record in winning the national championship in the 800-meter run at the New Balance Nationals Outdoor this past season. Flatt's clocking of 1:46.48 was 0.03 seconds shy of the national high-school record that has stood since 1996 and it ranks No. 2 all-time. He also owns the all-time No. 3, 4, 6 and 7 outdoor 800 performances by a high-schooler, an unequaled level of single-event Top-10 dominance in prep track history. Flatt produced five of this century's top six 800 times this spring and ran a 1:46.53 in a qualifying round for the 800 at the elite, all-ages USATF Outdoor Championships, finishing ninth overall and missing the final by one slot. Flatt won the 400-meter dash and the 800 at the Class AAA state meet, leading the Marshals to a third-place finish as a team. His best 400 time of 46.89 seconds ranked No. 25 nationally among prep competitors in 2022 at the time of his selection.

A member of the Marshall County High Gifted and Talented program, Flatt has volunteered as part of multiple community service initiatives through his school's Leadership Class, including elementary-school tutoring and literacy-outreach programs. He is also a four-year member of the Marshall County Pep Club. 

Flatt has maintained a weighted 4.13 GPA in the classroom. He has signed a National Letter of Intent to compete on an athletic scholarship at the University of Mississippi this fall.

"Gatorade understands how sports translate into lifelong skills, which is why we continue to recognize and celebrate student-athletes who are incredible role models for future generations," said Gatorade Chief Marketing Officer Kalen Thornton. "Cade Flatt is an undisputed leader on the field of play and a role model in his community, which is why he earned the Gatorade National Boys Track and Field Player of the Year award."

Each year, a selection committee evaluates the nation's top talent to choose one state winner from each of the 50 states as well as Washington D.C., in 12 different sports: football, girls volleyball, boys and girls cross country, boys and girls basketball, baseball, softball, boys and girls soccer, and boys and girls track & field. In all, 608 athletes are honored each year. From the pool of state winners, one national winner is selected in each of the 12 sports.

Gatorade has a long-standing history of serving athlete communities and understands how sports instill valuable lifelong skills on and off the field. Since the program's inception in 1985, Gatorade Player of the Year award recipients have won hundreds of professional and college championships, and many have also turned into pillars in their communities, becoming coaches, business owners and educators. Previous winners include a distinguished list of athletes, such as Peyton Manning, Abby Wambach, Jayson Tatum, Elena Delle Donne and many other sports icons.

To learn more about the Gatorade Player of the Year program, check out past winners or to nominate student-athletes, visit playeroftheyear.gatorade.com or follow us on social media on Facebook at facebook.com/GatoradePOY, Instagram at instagram.com/Gatorade and Twitter at twitter.com/Gatorade.

PREVIOUS GATORADE NATIONAL BOYS TRACK AND FIELD PLAYER OF THE YEAR WINNERS
YEAR	NAME	HOMETOWN	STATUS
2020-21	Hobbs Kessler	Ann Arbor, MI	Adidas
2019-20	Nico Young	Newbury Park, CA	Northern Arizona University
2018-19	Matthew Boling	Houston, TX	University of Georgia
2017-18	Anthony Schwartz	Plantation, FL	Cleveland Browns
2016-17	Armand Duplantis	Lafayette, LA	Sweden Men's Track & Field Team
2015-16	Michael Norman	Murrieta, CA	US Men's Track and Field Team
2014-15	Michael Norman	Murrieta, CA	US Men's Track and Field Team
2013-14	Trentavis Friday	Cherryville, NC	Ran for Florida State University
2012-13	Trayvon Bromell	St. Petersburg, FL	US Men's Track and Field Team
2011-12	Abraham Hall	Grand Prairie, TX	Ran for University of California, Los Angeles
2010-11	Gunnar Nixon	Edmond, OK	Decathlon Events for University of Arkansas
2009-10	Sam Crouser	Gresham, OR	Threw for University of Oregon
2008-09	Curtis Beach	Albuquerque, NM	Decathlon Events for Duke University
2007-08	German Fernandez	Riverbank, CA	Ran for Oklahoma State University
2006-07	Bryshon Nellum	Los Angeles, CA	Ran for University of Southern California
2005-06	David Klech	San Ramon, CA	Decathlon events for University of Oregon
2004-05	Ryan Whiting	Harrisburg, PA	Threw for Arizona State University
2003-04	Jason Richardson	Cedar Hill, TX	Ran for University of South Carolina
2002-03	Kerron Clement	LaPorte, TX	Ran for University of Florida
2001-02	Brendan Christian	Austin, TX	Retired Antigua and Barbuda Men's Track & Field Team
2000-01	Alan Webb	Reston, VA	Ran for University of Michigan
1999-00	Donald Sage	Elmhurst, IL	Ran for Stanford University
1998-99	Jacob Freeman	Warwick, RI	Threw for the Manhattan Jaspers
1997-98	Jon Stevens	Fremont, CA	Ran for Stanford University
1996-97	Sharif Karie	Springfield, VA	Ran for University of Arkansas
1995-96	Michael Granville	Bell Gardens, CA	Ran for University of California, Los Angeles
1994-95	Michael Stember	Sacramento, CA	Ran for Stanford University
1993-94	Andre Scott	Sanford, FL	Jumped for Auburn University
1992-93	Charles Mitchell	Waco, TX	Ran for Auburn University
1991-92	Sheddric Fields	Dallas, TX	Ran for University of Houston
1990-91	Bryan Bronson	Jasper, TX	Retired US Men's Track & Field Team
1989-90	Brent Noon	Fallbrook, CA	Retired US Men's Track & Field Team
1988-89	Dion Bentley	Pittsburgh, PA	Jumped for University of Florida
1987-88	Art Skipper	Sandy, OR	Deceased
1986-87	Kamy Keshmiri	Reno, NV	Threw for University of Nevada at Reno
1985-86	Eric Mastalir	Carmichael, CA	Ran for Stanford University

 

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FAQ

Who was named the Gatorade National Boys Track and Field Player of the Year for 2021-22?

Cade Flatt was named the Gatorade National Boys Track and Field Player of the Year for 2021-22.

What are Cade Flatt's achievements in track and field?

Cade Flatt achieved the No. 2 all-time high school 800-meter time and won the national championship at the New Balance Nationals Outdoor.

What college will Cade Flatt attend on an athletic scholarship?

Cade Flatt will attend the University of Mississippi on an athletic scholarship.

What was Cade Flatt's GPA during his high school career?

Cade Flatt maintained a weighted GPA of 4.13 during his high school career.

What is the significance of the Gatorade Player of the Year award?

The Gatorade Player of the Year award recognizes outstanding athletic performance, academic excellence, and exemplary character.