Fighting Heart Award nominees were recognized at the May 20, 2021 Salida High year end assembly in Spartan Stadium. Allyna Bright, Quinn Burkly, Max Ferguson, Lily Lengerich, Raley Patch, and Rachel Pelino completed the application process after being nominated by their coaches.
The Fighting Heart is presented to an athlete each year that has continually demonstrated that he or she has performed to the best of their ability. The fighting heart winner must show good sportsmanship, outstanding leadership qualities, and must participate in at least two sports.
This trophy has been updated annually since 1976 and the 2021 winner is the 45th in a long line of Spartans. The perpetual trophy remains on school grounds. There is a $250 scholarship to the winner. Former Fighting Heart winner and SHS teacher/coach Mr. Randy Kapushion announced the 2021 winner- Lily Lengerich.
