Spargo Named Finalists for Nebraska 2026 HS Female Athlete of the Year

Former Dundy County-Stratton standout Clara Spargo has been named one of Eight Finalists for the 2026 Jordan Larson Nebraska Athlete of the Year Award.

Clara Spargo (Dundy County-Stratton, 2026) - Track and Field, Basketball: A Northern Arizona University commit and 400m specialist who is also a state basketball champion.

Omaha, NE - The Jet Award Foundation today announced the eight finalists for the 2026 Jordan Larson Nebraska Athlete of the Year Award, which honors the top high school female athlete in the state of Nebraska. Narrowed from a statewide field of standout nominees, this year's finalists compete across volleyball, wrestling, track and field, basketball and softball, and include state champions, state and school record-holdres, a U19 National Team member and seven college commits.

The award is named in honor of Nebraska Hall of Famer and four-time Olympic medalist Jordan Larson, whose legendary career includes a 2020 Olympic gold medal and multiple honors during her tenure at the University of Nebraska.

After a vote by local media, the winner will be announced and presented with a custom trophy, designed by Joe Putjenter of Artistic Sign and Design, at the 16th Annual Jet Award Gala on April 8, 2027, at Steelhouse Omaha.

The Jordan Larson Award is produly supported by Dr. Jaime Seeman, board-certified OB-GYN and creator of the Doctor Fit and Fabulous "Hard to Kill" Academy.

About the Jet Award Foundation

The Jet Award Foundation raises funds to provide scholarships for students majoring in trade programs at Metropolitan Community College and Iowa Western Community College. Since 2017, more than 500 students have received aid through these efforts. Additionall, the foundation recognizes the best return specialists in college football through the Jet Award, named after Heisman Trophy winner Johnny "The Jet" Rodgers.