GHS Students Receive Recognition At Athletic Banquet

— Recognition was given to the following Gravette High School athletes at the 2010 Athletic Awards Banquet held recently at the GHS Commons and Performing Arts Center:

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Silver Lion

Travis Eden, football and baseball

Michael Croasdell, football and track

Nathan Ortmann, football and track

Chris Cowgur, baseball and golf

Dakota Lacy, football and track

Jacy Alsup, volleyball and basketball

Mackenzie Wallace, cheerleading and softball

Colton Moorman, football and baseball

Nick Hendren, football and basketball

Kit Kane, football and track

Tanner Daniels, baseball and basketball

David O’Brien, football and basketball

Morgan Bayley, volleyball and basketball

Kayleigh Duncan, cheerleading and track

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Football

Offensive Player of the Year: David O’Brien

Defensive Players of the Year: Nathan Ortmann, Travis Eden

Lineman of the Year: Dakota Lacy

Most Valuable Player: Michael Croasdell

Lion Heart Award: Colton Moorman

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Volleyball

Outstanding Setter: Morgan Bayley

Outstanding Server: Samantha Carter

Outstanding Defensive Player: Brittany Benge

Lady Lion Award: Tajhe Turner Golf

Boys Best Golfer: Chris Cowgur

Girls Best Golfer: Ashley Steenberger Cheer

Golden Megaphone Award: Kayleigh Duncan, Chelsea Porter

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Boys Basketball

Offensive Player of the Year: Cody Montee

Defensive Player of the Year: Nick Hendren

Most Improved: Dillon Doublehead

Lion Award: Colton Davis

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Girls Basketball

Lady Lion Award: Takara Waldrip

Offensive Player of the Year: Morgan Bayley

Defensive Player of the Year: Samantha Van

Otterloo Most Improved Player: Shyanne Nichols

Softball Offensive Most Valuable Player: Kyndra Meeker

Defensive Most Valuable Player: Shyanne Nichols

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Softball

Lion Award: Mackenzie Wallace

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Track

Boys High Point: Michael Croasdell

Girls High Point: Shelby Newell

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Baseball

Outstanding Offensive Players: Colton Moorman, Travis Eden

Outstanding Defensive Infielder: Tanner Daniels

Outstanding Defensive Outfielder: Darrick Strzelecki

Ace Award: Logan Hendrickson

Most Valuable Player: Josh Vanderpool

Baseball Lion Awards: Andrew Gaudian, Chris Cowgur

Sports, Pages 9 on 06/16/2010