At Boys Town, chess is more than a game. It’s a hands-on way for youth to build the cognitive, social and emotional skills they need to succeed in school and in life.

World Series champion and three-time MLB All-Star Anthony Rizzo headlined the 59th Annual Boys Town Booster Banquet supporting student-athletes and youth programs.

The inaugural Boys Town All-Star Youth Awards honored the hard work of youth, featuring alumni like NFL star Shaquil Barrett. Shaquil’s jersey was retired in a heartfelt tribute to his legacy.

Utah junior Spencer Fano toured Boys Town’s Hall of History and spoke to media ahead of formally accepting the Outland Trophy, becoming his school’s first winner.

The Bluejays visited Boys Town, spending the afternoon signing autographs, taking photos, and shooting hoops with the kids and the Boys Town football team.

The 2025 Boys Town baseball team turned a season of learning and teamwork into a historic championship, proving what determination and unity can achieve.

NFL lineman Caedan Wallace visits Boys Town to unveil student-designed cleats from My Cause My Cleats—now a lasting symbol of creativity, connection, and second chances.

Olympian Nancy Kerrigan headlined the Boys Town Booster Banquet, inspiring student-athletes with her story of perseverance, resilience, and success on and off the ice.