Many great athletes have attended Cornhusker Boys’ State. In addition to the team sports leagues, delegates compete in individual events during the week to determine the best all-around athlete. The award is named for the program’s longtime athletic director and volunteer, Coach Larry Frost. The 2025 Outstanding Athlete is Andel Riyangow of Lincoln High School in Lincoln, Nebraska. Runner-up is Benjamin Nelson of Boyd County High School, and third place is Jordan Farmer of Westview High School (Omaha).
