Simon Culver, Brooklyn Squash Simon, a 13-year-old eighth-grader at Poly Prep, led the Blue Devils varsity to its first undefeated season in league play (11-0) in 25 years. In his two years on the varsity squad, Simon is 22-0. He's ranked No. 10 in the country in his age group (13- to 14-year-olds).

		Whitney Leman, Ninilchik, Alaska Basketball Whitney, a senior point guard at Ninilchik High, led her team to a fourth straight 2A state title. She averaged 20 points, six assists and six steals per game. She is the first to be named Small Schools Female Player of the Year for three straight years.

Andrew Davidson, Mount Lebanon, Pa. Track and Field Andrew, a senior at Mount Lebanon High, led the Blue Devils to their first Butler Invitational title in 32 years. He anchored the winning 4´400- and 4´800-meter relays and set a meet record in the 800 meters (1:54.5). He was named the meet's co-MVP.

		Camilo Becerra, Cali, Colombia Swimming Becerra, a sophomore at Indian River Community College, led his team to its 29th straight NJCAA championship. He set four NJCAA records -- 50-yard freestyle (twice, once in a relay), 100-yard free and 100-yard butterfly -- and was NJCAA Swimmer of the Year.

Nora Tallus, Kerava, Finland Ice Hockey Tallus, a sophomore forward at the University of Minnesota- Duluth, scored in the second overtime to give the Bulldogs a 4-3 win over Harvard and their third straight NCAA national championship. That goal was the second game-winning shot in her career.

		Brandon Birchak, Latham, N.Y. Diving Brandon, a senior at Shaker High, broke a 17-year-old state high school record with 543.05 points for 11 dives on his way to his fourth consecutive Section 2 individual title. He won 51 straight conference dual meets and set 10 pool records in his four years.

Bill McCorkle, Westerville, Ohio Bowling McCorkle, a 50-year-old real estate broker, swept the Greater Columbus Bowling Championships, winning titles in the singles, doubles and team events. He is the first senior bowler to win three titles in the Open Division in the same year.

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