News

LHS player nominated for 2026 USA Football Heart of a Giant Award

LHS player nominated for 2026 USA Football Heart of a Giant Award

Photo: Saga Communications


LANSING, NY (607NewsNow) – A local student athlete is a finalist in a Tri-State area contest.

Lansing’s Logan Andress is a Week 1 nominee for the 2026 USA Football Heart of a Giant Award, presented by the Hospital for Special Surgery and New York Giants.

All candidates were nominated by their coaching staff for their commitment, teamwork, will, character, and dedication both on and off the field. Andress is a two-year captain and two-year starter for the Bobcats, as well as a Section IV All-Star and honor roll student. Coaches note his leadership and support of his teammates, whether in the weight room, tutoring, or taking the time to sit down with a struggling player.

Lansing High School Football Captain Logan Andress. Credit: usafootball.com

Andress’ commitment extends beyond Sobus Field, where he volunteers with youth football, serves as a referee for girls flag football, and supports school fundraisers.

At the conclusion of the competition, there will be 11 total honorees; six weekly finalists and five honorable mentions. Each finalist will receive a $1,000 equipment grant for their high school football program. The grand prize winner will receive an additional $9,000 for their program and will be honored on the field at a Giants game this season.

You can learn more and cast your vote for Logan here. Voting is open until September 27.

Recent Headlines

56 minutes ago in Sports, Trending

Eagles are not being punished for handling of Jalen Hurts’ blood clots, AP source says

Fresh

The Philadelphia Eagles are not being disciplined for how they handled quarterback Jalen Hurts' blood clots, according to a person with knowledge of the situation.

2 hours ago in Trending, World

Prince Harry says he wants to work out relationship with brother and father

Fresh

Prince Harry has said he wants his disagreements with his brother Prince William and his father King Charles III to "work out." In an interview with GQ magazine about grief and family, recorded in New York in late September and published on Tuesday, Harry was asked if he grieves his "complicated" relationship with his father and brother.

9 hours ago in Sports, Trending

Díaz, Caminero and Peralta lead Rays to 7-3 win over Guardians and a trip to the World Series

Yandy Díaz's bat backed up his boast, and the Tampa Bay Rays are headed to the World Series again. Díaz and Junior Caminero each hit a two-run homer, Freddy Peralta pitched 5 1/3 gritty innings and the Rays beat the Cleveland Guardians 7-3 in Game 6 of the American League Championship Series on Monday night to win their third pennant in 29 seasons as a major league franchise.

1 day ago in Sports, Trending

Eagles QB Jalen Hurts is expected to miss the rest of the season with blood clots, AP source says

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is expected to miss the rest of the season because of blood clots in his lungs, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press on Monday.

4 days ago in Lifestyle, Trending

Pope speaks with Putin, denouncing recent attacks as he shows recovery from lung surgery progressing

Pope Leo XIV gave strong indications Friday that he was recovering well from lung cancer surgery and was very much in charge of running the Catholic...