Northwest Catholic High School Student Athlete Nominated for ‘Heart of a Giant’ Award
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Isabella Jubrey. Courtesy of USA Football
Isabella Jubrey, a student at West Hartford’s Northwest Catholic High School, has been nominated for USA Football’s Heart of a Giant Award presented by the Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) and the New York Giants.
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Isabella Jubrey: QB/CB (Week 3- Northwest Catholic High School, West Hartford, CT)
Isabella Jubrey, a senior at Northwest Catholic High School, is one of the most decorated players in her program, earning multiple All-Conference honors and leading her team to two conference championships and a state runner-up finish. She has shown versatility by stepping into different roles on the field, including quarterback when her team needed her most. Academically, she maintains a 4.13 GPA, is enrolled in AP and honors classes, and is a member of the National Honor Society. Beyond the classroom and field, Isabella volunteers as a youth leader at her church, works as a veterinarian assistant, and helps run freshman orientation at her school. She also gives back to the sport by coaching and officiating youth flag football games in her community. Isabella has earned four college scholarship offers for flag football and was selected as one of the top 48 girls in the country for USA Football’s 2025 Select Bowl, where she helped her team earn a Bronze Medal. Her accomplishments highlight her leadership, resilience, and dedication to excelling in every area of her life.
The voting period is now open for Week 3 nominees and will be live until Oct. 5 Voting link here: https://usafootball.com/heart-
The nominee with the most votes will be named that week’s finalist. At the conclusion of the six-week process, there will be a total of 11 honorees (six weekly finalists and five honorable mentions) recognized for their work ethic and character. Each finalist will receive a $1,000 equipment grant for their high school football program, with the grand prize winner earning an additional $9,000 grant for their school and being honored on the field at a future Giants game this season. Selection of the grand prize winner will be based on video submissions explaining why they have the Heart of a Giant.
For more information on the program, click here.
Heart of a Giant Program Overview
USA Football, Hospital for Special Surgery and the New York Giants are partnering to present the Heart of a Giant award for a 12th consecutive year. In that time, this award program has since expanded to highlight not only high school tackle football players, but all Tri-State high school flag football athletes, student managers or student mascots who demonstrate a relentless work ethic and unmatched love for the game.
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