Here is the Review-Journal’s Male Athlete of the Year

Las Vegas Review-Journal

8 years ago

Basic’s Frank Harris competes in the high jump event during the Division I region trac ... — Basic’s Frank Harris competes in the high jump event during the Division I region track meet at Del Sol High School in Las Vegas on Saturday, May 7, 2016. (Martin S. Fuentes/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Frank Harris, de la preparatoria Basic, recibe el Premio al Atleta Masculino del Año por Craig Moon, Publisher de Las Vegas Review-Journal, durante el premio anual Best of Nevada Preps Awards en el hotel y casino Ventian el sábado 3 de junio de 2017. | Foto Erik Verduzco / Las Vegas Review Journal.

Basic’s Frank Harris (11) looks to get past Green Valleyճ Antoin Kealoha (6) during a football game at Basic High School in Henderson on Friday, Oct. 14, 2016. Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal Follow @csstevensphoto

Basic’s Frank Harris (11) scores a touchdown against Green Valley during a football game at Basic High School in Henderson on Friday, Oct. 14, 2016. Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal Follow @csstevensphoto

Basic senior Frank Harris (11) runs the ball in for a touchdown in a matchup against Foothill High School during the Sunrise Region semifinal football game held at Basic High School in Henderson, Thursday, Nov. 10, 2016. Donavon Lockett/Las Vegas Review-Journal

Basic High School wide receiver Harris Frank (11) jumps over Canyon Springs cornerback Joshua Rowry (6) after catching a reception in the first half of their prep football game at Canyon Springs High School in North Las Vegas Friday, Sept. 23, 2016. Josh Holmberg/Las Vegas Review-Journal

Basic High School players congratulates Basic wide receiver Harris Frank (11) after Frank scored a touchdown against Canyon Springs High School in the first half of their prep football game at Canyon Springs High School in North Las Vegas Friday, Sept. 23, 2016. Josh Holmberg/Las Vegas Review-Journal

Sunrise All-Stars Frank Harris (10) of Basic avoids a tackle in his run against Sunset All-Starts Jacob Bourgault (32) of Durango in the Lions Club 45th Annual All Star Football Game at Bishop Gorman High School on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2016, in Las Vegas. Sunrise won 35-24. Erik Verduzco/Las Vegas Review-Journal Follow @Erik_Verduzco

Male Athlete of the Year

Frank Harris, Basic

A three-sport athlete, Basic’s Frank Harris was among the nation’s best high jumpers.

He won the Sunrise Region meet by clearing 6-7 and posted a mark of 6-8 to win the Class 4A state title, his third consecutive state high jump title.

Harris cleared 7 feet at the Laguna Beach Trophy Invitational on March 18, the best mark in the state this season and tied for the 11th best in the nation.

His times in the 100- and 200-meter dashes were in the top 10 in Nevada, as was his best mark in the long jump. He has committed to Southern Utah for track.

Harris was just as dominant in football. The 6-foot-3 inch, 210-pounder was a first-team all-state selection as an athlete after excelling on both sides of the ball for the Wolves.

He was the team’s top receiver with 60 catches for 978 yards and 12 touchdowns. As a linebacker, he was second on the team with 76 tackles and was named the Southeast League Defensive MVP.

Harris highlighted his basketball season with 21 points and 29 rebounds in a 77-69 win over Silverado.

Quote

“It was a good day to jump, and I’m just glad. I’m blessed that I won. I’m just looking forward to college now.”

— Frank Harris after winning the Class 4A state high jump title