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The 2026 Beacons Ceremony is presented by
This year's event will take place on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at the Historic Elsinore Theatre.
Interested in becoming a sponsor of the Beacon Ceremony?
There are many levels for you and your business to get involved! See our brochure of options HERE
Contact SKSB President Scott Whipple at scottw@skbeacons.com to talk about lending your support to the event!
2026 School & Community Beacon Honorees
2026 School & Community Beacon Honorees
Community Beacon
Sponsored by Major Atwood Batting Gloves and McNary Athletic Booster Club
Mike Maghan
The 2025-26 Fall Athletes of the Year Nominees:
The 2025-26 Fall Athletes of the Year Nominees:
Football
Sponsored by West Coast Strength
Ben Greer - South Salem
Jakai Phillips - North Salem
Braxton Singleton - North Salem
Volleyball
Sponsored by NPJ Volleyball Club
Emma Brewer - Sprague
Brooke Friesen - Sprague
Kamree Orizotti - South Salem
Boys Soccer
Sponsored by Capital Futbol Club (CFC)
Jesus Garrido - McKay
Abraham Lopez - South Salem
Fernando Zepeda - McNary
Girls Soccer
Sponsored by Capital Futbol Club (CFC)
Johi Diaz - West Salem
Madi McLain - McNary
Mayela Victoria - McKay
Boys Cross Country
Sponsored by Scott A. McGillivray, AIF, CFS
Anders Hagen - West Salem
Dylan McGuirk - West Salem
Yosef Picazo - McNary
Girls Cross Country
Sponsored by Scott A. McGillivray, AIF, CFS
Nelida “Neli” Dalgas - North Salem
Avery Meier - West Salem
Mia Rasca - West Salem
The 2025-26 Winter Athletes of the Year Nominees:
The 2025-26 Winter Athletes of the Year Nominees:
Girls Wrestling
Marlina Martinez - McNary
Aileen Paniagua – North Salem
Sophia Zuniga – West Salem
Boys Wrestling
Sponsored by All In Meals
Luis Martinez Hernandez – McNary
Maximus Rodriguez – North Salem
Kit Shinkle – West Salem
Boys Swimming
Sponsored by Willamette Health Council
Jarrod Coy – West Salem
Liam Heidt – West Salem
Landon Perry - McNary
Girls Swimming
Sponsored by Willamette Health Council
Abby Evans – West Salem
Evy Hales – McNary
Odelya Laroya – West Salem
Boys Basketball
Sponsored by Tan Republic - West
Jonah Munns – West Salem
Cole Ricketts – McNary
Teagan Scott – South Salem
Girls Basketball
Sponsored by The Gescher Herber Group at True Private Wealth Advisors
Emma Burlison – South Salem
Carly Skogstad - Sprague
Emma Zuniga – West Salem
The 2025-26 Spring Athletes of the Year Nominees:
The 2025-26 Spring Athletes of the Year Nominees:
Softball
Sponsored by Marionberries Baseball
Announced in May 2026!
Baseball
Sponsored by Bickler Dentistry
Announced in May 2026!
Girls Track & Field
Announced in May 2026!
Boys Track & Field
Sponsored by Lorene McMurrin Real Estate
Announced in May 2026!
Girls Golf
Announced in May 2026!
Boys Golf
Announced in May 2026!
Girls Tennis
Sponsored by Salem Tennis & Swim Club
Announced in May 2026!
Boys Tennis
Sponsored by Salem Tennis & Swim Club
Announced in May 2026!
Boys Volleyball
Sponsored by NPJ Volleyball Club
New award this year. Announced in May 2026!
The 2025-26 Coach of the Year Nominees:
The 2025-26 Coach of the Year Nominees:
Sponsored by Swanson, Lathen, & Prestwich
Announced in May 2026!
Do you know someone who should be recognized as a Beacon?
Do you know someone who should be recognized as a Beacon?
"The term "Beacon" is intentional. Our use of a lighthouse is also intentional. Beacons are people who "show us the way". They are examples that others may follow. They may have excelled as athletes or coaches in our Salem-Keizer public high schools. They may have been administrators who have guided, promoted, and valued high school athletics. Or they may have been one of the myriad of high school supporters without whom our S-KSD high school athletics could not happen. In all cases they must be exemplary members of our community.
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