Coaches recently recognized dozens of varsity athletes for leadership, sportsmanship, effort, character, performance and more during the Sports Awards Night celebration at Watervliet Jr.-Sr. High School on June 6. Congratulations to all!
Browse awards by category or sports season: School Awards ◊ Fall ◊ Fall/Winter ◊ Winter ◊ Spring
SCHOOL AWARDS
Effort and Dedication
Awarded to the male and female athletes who gave their best each day through attendance, effort and attitude. Presented by Coach Logan and Coach Soroka to:
Female: Katera King
Male: Jeremy Gillihan
Cannoneer of Character
Awarded to the male and female athlete(s) who epitomize integrity and sportsmanship. Presented by Coach Grolley and Coach Fruscio to:
Female: Alexis McCarthy
Male: Rondell Halley
Coaches Award
Awarded to the male and female athlete who embodies commitment, selflessness and leadership. Presented by Coach Logan and Coach Soroka to:
Female: Janae Joyner
Male: Jacob and Justin Oathout
Harry Tucker Award
Awarded to the male and female athletes who exemplify the most school pride and school spirit. Presented by Coach Bendon and Coach Soroka to:
Female: Jaden Gardner
Male: Chris Nichols
Scholar Athlete of the Year Award
Awarded to the male and female athletes who have reached the highest level of athletic and academic success combined. Presented by Ms. Richards to:
Female: Jessenia George
Male: Pierce Ploof
Coach of the Year Award
Awarded to the coach who has not necessarily achieved the most success in terms of wins and losses, but rather to the coach who achieved the most success within the circumstances of their season and what they persevered through. Presented by Mr. Ford to:
Coach Michelle Deguire
Watervliet High School Athletes of the Year Awards
Awarded to the male and female athletes who have reached the highest levels of success athletically while embodying all aspects of being and student/athlete and a leader in Watervliet athletics. Presented by Mr. Ford with Coach Garcia and Coach Deguire to:
Female: Ayla Bagnardi
Male: Demari Perkins
FALL
Girls Soccer
Defensive Player of the Year: Janae Joyner
Offensive Player of the Year: Maylee Rodriguez
Coaches Award: Elyssa Bailey
Most Improved Player: Kaylene Phillips
Most Valuable Player: Alexis McCarthy
Boys Soccer
Coaches Award: LJ McCarthy
Coaches Award: Brody Wallas
Coaches Award: Murtaza Kiaee
Coaches Award: Kamden Wert
Most Valuable Player: Mustafa Rezaie
Football
Coaches Awards:
Kasiah Poole
Demari Perkins
Trevor Holloway
Khalil Youngblood
Zayden Crouse
Volleyball
Defensive Player of the Year: Ayla Bagnardi
Offensive Player of the Year: Zoie Wass
Most Valuable Player: Jessenia George
Most Improved Player: Janaya Wilkerson
eSports
Coaches Award: Naquasi Harris
Sportsmanship Award: Katelyn Welsh
Most Improved: Alexis Berkhaupt
Most Valuable Player: Jabbar Mahs
FALL/WINTER
Cheerleading
MVP: Madalyn Wells
Most Improved: Jennifer Martini
Coaches Choice: Mikayla Brown, Aleena Sharpe, Sophie Schwartz
WINTER
Bowling
Most Valuable: Brady Kelley
Bowler Most Improved: Genevieve Wilmot
Coaches Award: Pierce Ploof
Indoor Track
Most Improved: Omari Smith
Most Outstanding Track Athlete: Anthony Morelli
Most Outstanding Field Athlete: Demarl Perkins
Coaches Award: Zayden Crouse
MVP: Ayla Bagnardi
Girls Basketball
Coaches Award: Katera King
Impact Player of the Year: Alyana Coleman
Co-MVPs: Leniyah Leslie, Zoie Wass
Most Improved Player: Jessenia George
Boys Basketball
Most Valuable Player: Daheem Wilson
Most Improved Player: Matthew Wistuk
George Mardigan Award: Rondell Halley
Leadership Award: Trevor Holloway
Wrestling
110% Award: Anthony Truscello
Most Improved Wrestler: Abdullah Hodge
Coaches Award: Lea York
Most Outstanding Wrestler: Kai Pellaton
SPRING
Baseball
Offensive Player of the Year: Chris Nichols
Most Improved: Jacob Oathout
Leadership Award: Justin Oathout
Coaches Award: Jeremy Gillihan
Most Valuable Player: Zayden Crouse
Softball
Most Improved: Madalyn Wells
Motivation and Team Spirit Award: Jaden Gardner
Coaches Award: Sophia Mixon
Rookie Of the Year: Lily Donnelly
Player of the Year: Ayla Bagnardi
Outdoor Track
Female Track Athlete of the Year: Leniyah Leslie
Female Field Athlete of the Year: Maylee Rodriguez
Male Track Athlete of the Year: Anthony Morelli
Male Field Athlete of the Year: Demari Perkins