The Big Nine is proud to announce the Fall winners of the NECA/IBEW Big 9 Award. The National Electrical Contractors Association and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers are proud to present the 21st annual recognition of these fine scholar athletes from four Big 9 schools. These two organizations are training electricians for the future. NECA/IBEW encourage all high school students to explore, with their high school counselors, a career in the Electrical Construction Industry which provides salary levels that are above average and careers that last a lifetime. On behalf of the National Electrical Contractors Association and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers we recognize the following NECA/IBEW Big 9 high school students who demonstrate superior balance in academics, athletics and community involvement. The NECA/IBEW 2025 Fall Big 9 Athletes are: Big 9 Schools AC Davis Pirates America Murillo, Villegas, Swim Noah Newkirk, Football Eisenhower Cadets Adelaide Loeser, Swimming Brent Johnson, Cross Country Sunnyside Grizzlies Lilli Briones, Softball (Slowpitch) Derek Hansen, Football West Valley Rams Isabelle Stephens, Swim Noah Soptich, Football On behalf of NECA/IBEW and the Big 9 we recognize and congratulate these students!