PELLSTON – When you’re from a small town, it’s a rarity to get recognized on a national stage.

For a young athlete named Brailyn Zulski, she’s on a big stage right now.

And those closest to her and beyond are hoping she’ll be able to get over the finish line, just as she’s done so many times already during her athletic career.

Born on Larks Lake, Zulski is currently a quarterfinalist in the national charity inspired event called "Youth Athlete of the Year." Having made it past several voting rounds since the poll started near the end of July, Zulski is in the top one percent of kids left nationally who are competing for a grand prize scholarship, which is $25,000 and a photo shoot in Sports Illustrated.

The contest is primarily to raise awareness, with donations going to The V Foundati

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