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6 Days Until the State Girls Soccer Announcement
Gatorade 2025 - 2026: Player of the Year

Boys Soccer - Nevada

Gatorade Player of the year

Gavin Flickinger

Forward
CORONADO HS
HENDERSON, NEVADA
SENIOR
Height: 5-FOOT-11
Press Release

Peak Performance

67

Goals

25

Assists

127

Career Goals

127

Career Points Leader
“What sets Gavin apart is not just his production, it’s how he carries himself. Despite his success, he remains humble and team-oriented. He leads by example, prioritizing team success over individual accolades. In an era where statistics often overshadow sportsmanship, Gavin represents the best of athletics.”
David Ostler
Head Coach - Eldorado High

Athletic Excellence

The 5-foot-11, 160-pound senior forward led the Cougars to a 25-0 record and the Class 5A state championship this past season. Flickinger scored 67 goals and passed for 25 assists, setting a new state record for single-season goals. Despite playing only two high school seasons, he also graduates as the state career goals record-holder with 127 and as Nevada’s career points leader with 315. The returning state Gatorade Player of the Year, he’s also the Nevada South 5A Player of the Year.  

Academic Achievement

Flickinger has maintained a weighted 4.95 GPA in the classroom. He has signed a written letter of athletic aid to play soccer on scholarship at Fordham University this fall.

Exemplary Character

Flickinger has volunteered locally by tutoring peers in math in addition to serving as a youth soccer instructor. He has also participated in multiple community service initiatives in association with the National Honor Society.