Athletes to Watch

Douglas County has some of the best athletes in the country.

Many enter their senior seasons with multiple D1 offers to some of the best universities. During this school year, we will highlight some of those athletes, their accomplishments, and their promising futures.

Emerson Sprinkle

CHAPARAL WOLVERINES

SOCCER

The Chap Captain for the past two seasons was named 

Team MVP in 2025 as well as Co-Offensive MVP in 2023 and 2024. Emerson was a member of the 2025 ECNL National Championship team, earned All-Texas Conference ECNL 2nd Team (2025) honors, and has been a member of the Chaparral State playoff teams in 2023, 2024, and 2025. She has committed to Boise State University.

Amaan Cambrelen

LEGEND TITANS

LACROSSE

Amaan has been a two-sport varsity athlete for all four years. He has received several national recognitions and competed in the Men's World Championships U20. He has been a captain for the Titans the past two seasons and currently has his eyes set on the 2028 Olympic team. Amaan received interest from 45 Division 1 universities; he has signed with Ohio State University.

Baylor Schultz

PONDEROSA MUSTANGS MUS

BASEBALL

Baylor is a three-year starter and leader on the powerhouse program at Ponderosa. Coming off of a recent injury, he looks to continue dazzling as a two-way prospect (left handed pitcher and rightfielder). Baylor also excels off the field as a member of the school athletic council while maintaining a 3.6 GPA. Baylor is in the process of deciding where to play after high school but has yet to commit to

any university.