MACS 2017 Annual Block "M" Athletic Awards

The MACS 2017 Block "M" Athletic Awards Banquet was held at Mexico High School on Wednesday, June 7, 2017, at the school. MACS Board of Education (BOE) President James Emery served as master of ceremonies and gave the welcome.

Mexico Sports Booster Club President Stephanie Moretti gave a warm welcome as well. MACS District Superintendent Sean Bruno introduced the MACS BOE members, addressed the athletes, and reviewed the progress of the athletic stadium renovation. Speeches were given for (by Mr. Emery), and by, those inducted into the MACS Athletic Hall of Fame.

Then, one by one, numerous Mexico High School athletes were honored with words, awards and scholarships.

The MACS Block "M" Athletic Awards recipients.

MACS 2017 Block "M" Athletic Awards Banquet Special Awards

Linda Beyer-Shoults /Dollar for Scholars Memorial Award:
Brianna Clark. Presented by: Lori Bara, Tyler Shoults, Coutrney Shoults, and Kelli Bara.

Brian Ariola Award:
Female: Morgan Fischer. Male: Kevin Mason. Presented by: Shawn Parkhurst (left), and Beth Oustrich-Pritchard (right).

Lawrence J. Van Horn Memorial Awards:
Female: Emily Blunt. Male: Shawn Haggerty. Presented by: Robin Van Horn and Erica Van Horn.

Edward Albright Memorial Award:
Female: Emily Blunt. Males: Todd Rector (left center), and Daniel Mullen. Presented by: John Lawton.

Charles Giovo Award:
Female: Katie Belcher. Male: Kyle Pettit.

Wally Sutliff Memorial Award:
Female: Emily Blunt. Male: Dakota Deasy.

Charles Giovo Sportsmanship Award:
Male: Ben Pelow. Female: Alexis Richer, absent.

Lawrence "Sparky" Rector Athlete of the Year Award:
Female: Ashton Ariola. Male: Jace Eastman. Presented by: Sparky Rector.

MACS 2017 Block "M" Athletic Awards Banquet Most Valuable Player Awards

Golf: Ron Marsden.
Presented by: John Hansen.

Cross Country: Female: Shannon Michaelis. Male: Troy Brown.
Presented by: Shawn Parkhurst (left).

Football: Left to right: Assistant Coaches Jon Gagnon and Kelly Woolson; MVPs Kyle Pettit, Michael Ladd, Jace Eastman, and Dante Turo; Head Coach Anthony Murabito.

Girls Soccer: Ashton Ariola.
Presented by: Charles Martin and Christopher Harter.

Boys Soccer: Ben Pelow.
Presented by: James McKenna.

Fall Cheerleading: Olivia Moretti.
Presented by Stephanie Moretti.

Girls Swimming and Diving: Jessie Faulkner (center left), Courtney McDermot (center right).
Presented by: Kevin Upcraft and Jennifer Vant.

Girls Tennis: Emily Blunt.
Presented by: Paul Callaghan.

Volleyball: Hannah Henderson.
Presented by: Amanda Turnbull.

Girls Basketball: Bailey Wills.
Presented by: Dominick Anthony and Marcus Harter.

Boys Basketball: Dylan DeLong.
Presented by: Paul Callaghan.

Winter Cheerlieading: Emily Miller.
Presented by: Stephanie Moretti.

Boys Swimming and Diving: Daniel Mullen Jr. and Tanner Vant.
Presented by: Shawn Parkhurst and Jennnifer Vant.

Weight Training Winter: Bryson Russell.
Presented by: Anthony Murabito.

Wrestling: Mike Ladd.
Presented by: Derrick Smith.

Girls Indoor Track and Field: Katie Belcher (center left) and Ashton Ariola (center right).
Presented by: David Maidens and Martin Charles.

Boys Indoor Track and Field: Wyatt Jensen (center left) and Logan Burrows (center right).
Presented by: David Maidens and Martin Charles.

Baseball: Dakota Deasy.
Presented by: Joe Meyer.

Softball: Brianna Clark.
Presented by: Andrew MacDonald.

Boys Tennis: Joseph Ocker.
Presented by: Jeff Baum.

Girls Outdoor Track and Field: Lydia Becker (center left), and Carolyn Zedack (center right).
Presented by: Kipp Simko and Martin Charles.

Boys Outdoor Track and Field: Logan Burrows, left, and Jace Eastman, right.
Presented by: Joseph Deckman.

Weight Training Spring: Bryson Russell.
Presented by: Jon Gagnon.

Note: Lacrosse: Abby Weber, absent.
Presented by: David Passer.

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