GHS honors athletes at spring sports banquet News Staff Sat, 05/18/2024 - 2:38 pm
- (TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Head girls basketball coach Kyle Wood speaks about his team before presenting awards during the GHS spring sports banquet held Tuesday, May 14. Athletes from all winter and spring sports were honored for their efforts this year.
- (TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Head girls soccer coach Casey Weil talks about the successful season the Lady Blues had which included their first playoff win in program history. Athletes from baseball, basketball, golf, powerlifting, soccer, softball, tennis and track and field were all honored during the GHS spring sports banquet held Tuesday, May 14.
- (TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Head boys basketball coach Kris Hise (right) talks about his team and the season they had during the GHS spring sports banquet. Athletes from winter and spring sports were honored for their efforts in representing Graham.
- (TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Athletes from baseball, basketball, golf, powerlifting, soccer, softball, tennis and track and field were all honored during the GHS spring sports banquet held Tuesday, May 14.
TC Gordon sports@grahamleader.com
With the end of the school year fast approaching and all the sports seasons officially ended, Graham High School honored its spring sports athletes at a banquet.
Student-athletes from basketball to the tennis team met at the GHS gym Tuesday, May 14 where coaches and mentors presented awards for accomplishments made throughout each team’s season. Students, parents and coaches enjoyed a meal provided by the Graham Athletic Booster Club before moving to the awards presentations.
Each coach took some time to talk about his or her team’s season and the various obstacles and achievements the team faced. Graham’s athletic teams saw both highs and lows during competition, but the athletes pushed through and left their marks on the programs this year.
Listed below are the teams and athletes honored during the evening.
Baseball
Team MVP: Tripp Mahaney
Teammate of the Year: Devon Castro
THSCA Second Team Academic All-State: Luke McCain
Softball
Team MVP: Meagan Brooks
Teammate of the Year: McKaylee Metcalf
Chester Martin Memorial Scholarship Recipient: Reese Calhoun
Boys Basketball
Team MVP: Keion Shead
Offensive MVP: Ty Thompson
Defensive MVP: Tyson Weaver
Fighting Heart Award: Riley Lanham
Red, White and Blue Tournament Scholarship: Keion Shead, Tyson Weaver, Sam Rodgers, Kolby Spurlin, Riley Lanham
Girls Basketball
Team MVP: Hannah Williams
Offensive MVP: Maddie Franklin
Defensive MVP: Emilee Gordy
Fighting Heart Award: Madi Wilde
Boys Golf
Outstanding Steer Golfer: Jagger Nees
Most Improved Golfer: Geurin Pettus
Best Work Ethic: Ben Lucas
Girls Golf
Outstanding Lady Blue Golfer: Adde Fade
Newcomer of the Year: Madison Erwin
Best Work Ethic: Payton Huffman
Boys Powerlifting
Mateo Rodriguez, Jacob Alexander, Cameron McBride, Toribio Juarez, Scout Smith, Carlos Olalde, Treyson Kramer, Devon Castro, Talan Yowell, Andrew Ramirez, Lacy Rexroads, Bennett Coley, Reese McCrae, Kaleb Crawford, Stian Tunstroem
Girls Powerlifting
Hannah Hollingsworth, Hope Jones, Mariah Frost, Jaden Frost, Jasmine Denton
Boys Soccer
Golden Boot Award/MVP: Easton Hedge
Offensive MVP: Jesus Lucio
Defensive MVP: Lucio Arvizu
Leadership Award: Holton Weatherman
Most Improved Award: Stian Tunstroem
12th Man Award: Saul Ramos
Extra Effort Award: Jesus Lucio
Freshman Standout: Thomason Burkett
Girls Soccer
District Offensive MVPs: Sophia Schlieper, Kinsley Amburn
District Offensive Newcomer of the Year: Adi Pinkston
District Defensive Newcomer of the Year: Jensen Pettus
Boys Tennis
MVP: Luke Qualls
Fighting Heart Award: Silas Yoder
Most Improved: Brodey Mills
Girls Tennis
MVP: Jade Dospapas
Fighting Heart Award: Reagan Birdwell
Most Improved: Heather Wright
Boys Track and Field
Most Outstanding Field Event: Rylan Monsey
Most Outstanding Runner: Zathin Reyes
Harrison Brown Fighting Heart Award: Tyson Weaver
Girls Track and Field
Track Heart Award: Olivia Pettus
High Point Award: Braylee Mayes
Field Event Award: Georgia Martin
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