Introducing the 2023 DCN Freshman of the Year

By Rio White rwhite@dawsonnews.com

In this third edition of the Dawson County News Athlete of the Year event, we’ve decided to recognize one freshman at Dawson County High School whose efforts were particularly remarkable.

Our inaugural Freshman of the Year award goes to Harper Dussouy, a member of the cross country and girls soccer teams.

Dussouy was a creative force on the soccer team, racking up 18 goals and 12 assists from a winger position.

Her speed, passing accuracy and deft finishing helped fuel a resurgent season for the Lady Tigers, who made their first state playoff appearance in four years.

Earlier in the school year, Dussouy was a part of an improved girls cross country team that finished as Region 7-3A runner-up and fifth at the state championship race.

She posted a 13th-place individual finish at the region championship race and 35th at the state race.

Her efforts throughout the year earned her First Team All-Region honors in soccer and Second Team All-Region honors in cross country.