A Bellevue high school event allows the community to vote for a standout athlete from the last 26 years, celebrating the legacy of exceptional sports performances. Voting runs from 3 p.m. Monday to 3 p.m. Friday, July 31. The athletes highlighted include Pete Lepley, Carly Santoro-Antle, Bessie (Artino) Guy, Chad Beamer, and others, each with impressive records in football, basketball, softball, and track. The initiative aims to honor the most memorable athletes from Bellevue's rich sporting history.

By the Numbers
  • Pete Lepley: 2,135 yards receiving, 42 career touchdown receptions.
  • Carly Santoro-Antle: 2,387 points as all-time scorer in basketball.
  • Kaitlyn Turinsky: 1,217 points, 946 rebounds, 392 blocks.
State of Play
  • Voting for Bellevue's standout athlete is underway, engaging the community.
  • A diverse pool of athletes from various sports are being recognized.
  • Each athlete has made significant contributions to their respective sports in Bellevue.
What's Next

The results of the voting will highlight the most impactful athlete and could inform future events celebrating local sports. This could potentially turn into an annual tradition, adding to Bellevue's athletic culture.

Bottom Line

Engaging the community in honoring local sports legends fosters pride and can inspire future generations of athletes in Bellevue. It鈥檚 a moment to reflect on the achievements in high school sports that have shaped community identity.