Lodi Colts player Jessa Hurtado advances in Youth Athlete of the Year voting
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 3, 2026, 7:51 PM
Last updated Oct 3, 2026
FootballJessa Hurtado, an 11-year-old weakside safety from the Lodi Colts football team, has made the quarterfinals of the Sports Illustrated Youth Athlete of the Year contest. Hurtado is the only girl on her team and secured her spot in the top 1% of the first round of voting, becoming one of 14 quarterfinalists. This contest is in partnership with Sports Illustrated, Russell Wilson's Why Not You Foundation, and 3BRAND. The winner will receive $25,000 and appear in a national advertising campaign. Voting for the semifinal round continues until 8 p.m. on October 8.
- •Jessa Hurtado plays weakside safety for the Lodi Colts.
- •She is the only girl on her football team.
- •Hurtado is among 14 quarterfinalists in the contest.
- •Voting for the next round closes on October 8 at 8 p.m.
- •The champion will receive $25,000 and national recognition.
- 7:51 PMYahoo Sports — Colts player in quarterfinals of Youth Athlete of the Year
"Oct. 3—A local youth athlete has made the quarterfinals of the Sports Illustrated Youth Athlete of the Year. 11-year-old Jessa Hurtado is the only girl on her Lodi Colts football team, where she plays weakside safety. The first round of voting put Hurtado in the top 1%, landing her as one of 14 quarterfinalists. The contest is a partnership between Sports Illustrated, Russell Wilson's Why Not ...
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