Monticello — On March 29, the Monticello High School Athletic Department held its
annual Athletic Banquet to honor the Trojan and Lady Trojan basketball
players, as well as the MHS cheerleading squad.
The players, parents, and guests enjoyed a wonderful meal prepared by
Superintendent Donnie Robison, and each coach presented awards to their
respective teams.
Varsity cheerleading coach Kelly Dunagan presented several awards to the
members of the varsity cheerleading squad. Each of the cheerleaders were
presented with plaques which listed their season accomplishments. These
included NCA camp awards for Excellent and Superior ratings, Stunt Smart
Award, Academic Excellence awards, second place Parade Float, and runner-up
in the 12th Region In-Game Competition.
Cheerleaders receiving these awards were: Makala Gregory, Sydney Davis,
Abi Perkins, Felicia Neal, Bethany Latham, Shawna Aaron, Victoria Rose, and
Alia Barrier.
Several cheerleaders also received other individual awards. Bethany
Latham, Abi Perkins, Shawna Aaron, Alia Barrier, Victoria Rose and Felicia
Neal each received the KAPOS Academic Excellence Award. In addition, Felicia
Neal received the Leadership Award and the Cheer Hawaii Award.
Other award recipients included: Sydney Davis, Most Improved; Shawna
Aaron, 110 Percent Award; and Bethany Latham, All-Around Cheerleader.
Finally, the varsity cheerleading squad presented dedicated fan Caryl
Ann Fletcher with the Trojan Award. Caryl Ann received this award for her
constant support of the Monticello School athletic programs.
Monticello Lady Trojan coach Marla Kelsch and junior varsity coach Deana
Hart presented several awards to the team members. Members of the junior
varsity squad receiving awards included: Whitney Watkins, Highest Field Goal
Percentage and Most Rebounds; Autumn Bell, Highest Free Throw Percentage and
Leading Scorer; Tiara Duncan, Most Deflections; Tyra Burnette, Fewest
Turnovers; Alyssa Lair, Most Steals and Most Assists; and Moriah Brown, Miss
Hustle Award. Kassandra Pittman, Miranda Perkins, Jonna Clingerman, and
Taylor Troxell all received the Participation Award.
Coach Kelsch then presented a variety of awards to members of the Lady
Trojans varsity basketball squad. Lady Trojans receiving awards included:
Lacey Alley, Most 3-Point Goals Made, 3-Point Field Goal Percentage, Most
Blocked Shots, Most Rebounds, Leading Scorer, and MVP; Jackie Anderson, Best
Defensive Player Award and Coach's Award; Brittney Crabtree, 110 Percent
Effort Award and Joe Harper Award; Maggie Hopper, Best Attitude and FCA
Award; Cortney Morrow, Most Assists, Most Steals, Highest Free Throw
Percentage, Highest Field Goal Percentage, Academic Award, and Dedication
Award; Malesha Hughes, Highest Field Goal Percentage, Miss Hustle and Most
Improved Player; Autumn Bell, Most Spirited Award; and Mariah Hughes, Most
Deflections.
In addition, Malesha Hughes, Cortney Morrow, and Lacey Alley were
selected to the All-District Team. Coach Kelsch also presented Senior Awards
to Lacey Alley, Jackie Anderson, Brittney Crabtree, Maggie Hopper and
Adrienne Coffey.
Monticello Trojan coach Trevis Upchurch concluded the banquet by
presenting awards to members of the Monticello Trojan varsity and junior
varsity basketball squads. Junior varsity awards were presented to the
following: Kevin Simpson, Highest Free Throw Percentage; Cody Dishman,
Highest Field Goal Percentage; Cody Parmley, Highest 3-Point Percentage;
Nicky McClellan, Defensive Player Award; and Jacob Burton, Coaches Award.
Justin Ingles, Aaron Perkins, and Jacob Burton also earned the Academic
Award.
Coach Upchurch then presented awards to the following Monticello Trojan
varsity players: Derrick Peyton, Highest Free Throw Percentage, Most
Rebounds and Most Steals; Chase Lowe, Highest Field Goal Percentage, Highest
3-Point Percentage, and the Joe Harper Award; Austin Foster, Most Assists;
Andre Allen, Academic Award; and Adam Coffey, Most Charges.
Senior Derrick Peyton was also recognized for becoming the all-time
leading scorer for the Monticello Trojans.
In addition, the following players received the Participation Award:
Austin Foster, Andre Allen, Cody Dishman, Shannon Pittman, Ryan Phillips,
Aaron Perkins, Kevin Simpson, Justin Ingles, Jacob Burton, Nicky McClellan,
Adam Coffey, Elijah Catron, Gabe Denney, Cody Parmley, Chase Dishman and
Aaron Sexton.
All of the coaches thanked the student athletes and their parents for
all the hard work during the 2009-2010 season and wished the athletes all
the best in the future.