Brownwood High School held their annual Sports Awards Ceremony Sunday afternoon recognizing student athletes for their hard work and achievements, also giving top honors to seniors Mitch Stephens, Sydnie Darden, and Sara Byrd; recipients of the school’s top honor Pride of the Pride.
Athletic Director and Head Coach Bob Shipley presented the Pride of the Pride award in boys’ sports, and spoke of Stephens’ high school accomplishments and how he came close to breaking the school record in the 300 meter hurdles, which was established in the early 80s.
“Hopefully with a good run at the state meet, he can win a medal and also bring home a new school record,” said Shipley. “That would be a fabulous way for him to cap off just an unbelievable career at Brownwood High School.”
Girls Athletics Head Coach Don Hood explained that his coaching staff had a tough time choosing a Pride of the Pride recipient and unanimously decided the honor should be shared this year between Sydnie Darden and Sara Byrd. He stated that all of the senior girls have been working out even though the season has ended and that they are doing things right, being competitive, and are good role models.
“It’s not just because they are good athletes and it’s not just because they play in multiple sports; it’s just that they represent our school in the best way possible,” Hood said. “I can say that of a lot of the girls, but these two stand out amongst our coaches.”
Many other athletes were recognized and honored for their dedication and work both on and off the field, court or track.
Please see video below of Coach Shipley’s opening remarks and Pride of the Pride Awards along with other top awards for each sport.
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Baseball
Most Valuable Player (MVP): Scott Kinzler
Girls Basketball
Defensive MVP: Sydnie Darden
Offensive MVP: Patricia Wilson
MVP, Lions Roar: Sara Byrd
Boys Basketball
Most Valuable Player: Marques Barnes
Girls Cross Country
Most Improved Player: Jeane Standridge
Newcomer of the Year: Alex Bernal
Lion’s Heart: Victoria Hood
MVP: Caitlyn Haynes & Katy Jacobs
Boys Cross Country
Newcomer of the Year: Tristen Steiber
Lion’s Heart Award: Dylan Person
MVP: Cameron McGlothlin
Boys Golf
Most Improved Player: William Rice
MVP: Brady Hall
Girls Golf
Most Improved Player: Sierra Yancy
MVP: Macy Maxwell
Girls Soccer
Most Improved Player: Ashley Vacarro
Lion Heart Award: Emily Moore
MVP: Hadley Lindley
Boys Soccer
Lion Heart Award: Sheldon Stone & Michael Westerman
MVP: Jacob Moore
Softball
Offensive MVP: Sydnie Darden
Defensive MVP: Nathalie Dela Torre & Larisa Salazar
MVP: Sydney Laws
Lion Heart: Kathryn Walker
Boys Tennis
Most Improved Player: Bennie Salazar
Highest Spirit and David Anderson Memorial Scholarship: Cody Snyder
Lion Heart Award: Brian Bowen
Girls Tennis
Most Improved Player: Delaney Bennett
Lion Heart Award: Lindsey Williams
Volleyball
Lion Heart Award: Sarah Underwood
Defensive Player of the Year: Emily Moore
Offensive Player of the Year: Melissa Rmeili & Kelsey Gober
MVP, Mary Steed Award: Sara Underwood
Girls Track
Most Improved: Miranda Chandler
Lion Heart Award: Simone Miller
Newcomer of the Year: Cynthia Ibarra
Outstanding Thrower: Samantha Henry
Outstanding Jumper: Caroline Kirbo
Outstanding Sprinter: Lexie Frietze
Outstanding Distance Runner: Caitlyn Haynes
High Point Award: Lexie Freitze
MVP: Addie Shipley
Boys Track
Most Improved: Matthew Gomez
Lion Heart Award: Cameron McLaughlin
Newcomer of the Year: Matt Ruiz
Outstanding Thrower: Garret Kemp
Outstanding Jumper: Seth Owens
Outstanding Sprinter: Mitch Stephens
Outstanding Distance Runner: Dylan Person
High Point & MVP: Mitch Stephens
