06/04/2026
Our City Conference Mission Fed Student Athletes of the Year for Spring 2026 are: Nicholas Nelson from Canyon Hills Lacrosse and Matilda Meyer from Mission Bay Swim & Dive.
Nicholas is a 4 year varsity letter winner in lacrosse who also plays water polo. He is team captain of both programs, leading & mentoring young players. He helped lead his team to its first playoff appearance since 2018. Over his years in lacrosse, he has received numerous awards: Team MVP, Offensive POY, CIF 1st & 2nd Team All League. Nicholas is a 4 year Viola Section Leader in the CHHS orchestra & helps peers with basic techniques, prepping for tests, & playing with confidence. He was awarded Orchestra Student of the Year & district honor orchestra. He volunteers setting up church events and spends time in the CHHS music dept. painting and updating music classes with new equipment and soundproofing. He received a County of San Diego Certificate of Recognition for his community work and was recognized as a performer in the Holiday Legislative Open House. "Nicholas demonstrates dedication across athletics, academics, and the arts. He shows consistent leadership and willingness to help others while maintaining a high level of involvement within CHHS."-Jonn Pisapia, AD
Matilda is the swim & water polo captain. She has been a CIF Finalist in swim the past 2 years & has won Team MVP & Most Inspirational during her time with the team. She is the President of the Eco Club, co-founder of Mediums of Mental Health, & participated in the Aspen Challenge. Matilda is the class valedictorian, an International Baccalaureate Diploma Candidate, received the Seal of Biliteracy, the Science Outstanding Student Award, & the Social Studies Outstanding Student Award. "Matilda excels in and out of the pool & she is Mission Bay's class valedictorian. She has accomplished nearly every academic achievement possible while also being a leader on multiple teams, captaining both the water polo and swim teams. Her water polo coach described her as the person "all teammates looked at when things weren't going well." Matilda plans to continue her education at UCLA and major in Political Science."-Jorge Palacios, AD
