Grace Gators: Welcome

The 2007-2008 Grace School student athletes were recognized at a banquet on Thursday, May 8, 2008. All athletes received a participation certificate and Hustle, Most Improved, and Gator awards were awarded to individuals in each sport. Additionally Athlete of the Year, Justin Anderson, Cherilyn Harmeyer, Michael Cooper, and Spirit awards were given.

Boy and Girl Athlete of the Year - this award goes to the male and female that stood out as the most well-rounded athlete, all sports considered. These typically go to individuals who play three sports.
Girl Athlete of the Year - Lamar Bretches
Boy Athlete of the Year - Alex Barrett

Michael Cooper Award - this award is given to the girl and boy who looks to place team success above personal success. These individuals are three-sport athletes and demonstrate not only leadership through actions, but also through constructive words.
Girl winner - Nikky Andersen
Boy winner - Grant Billings

Cherilyn Harmeyer Award - this award is given to the female athlete who demonstrates Christian spirit as a member of athletics. Ethical behavior and compassion are high qualities of this individual.
Winner- Meredith Richter

Justin Anderson Award - this award is given to the male who puts forth maximum effort, always supports his team and is dedicated to his involvement in Grace sports.
Winner - Bryce Pederson

Spirit Award - this award is given to the individual who has supported Grace Athletics with tremendous enthusiasm, spirit, and devotion.
Winner - Laurie Schmid, Jean Bosch

6th Grade Football Hustle Award - Sam Hoffman
6th Grade Football Most Improved Award - Matthew Sebastian
6th Grade Football Gator Award - Harrison Cromwell

7th Grade Football Hustle Award - Alex Roys, Will Schwarz
7th Grade Football Most Improved Award - Nick Proctor
7th Grade Football Gator Award - Jackson Klein

8th Grade Football Hustle Award - Chandler Clark, Jalan Dixon
8th Grade Football Most Improved Award - Ryan Hickman, Grant Billings
8th Grade Football Gator Award - Jordan Underwood, Bryce Pederson

Cross Country Hustle Award - Morgan McHale, Max Brown
Cross Country Most Improved Award - Lina Kilani, Evan Kirkland
Cross Country Gator Award - Victoria Arellano, Alex Barrett

JV Volleyball Hustle Award -  Annie Sohmer
JV Volleyball Most Improved Award - Elle MacLean
JV Volleyball Gator Award - Jordan Crawford

Varsity Volleyball Hustle Award - Kaitlin Handel
Varsity Volleyball Most Improved Award - Meredith Richter
Varsity Volleyball Gator Award - Nikky Andersen

JV Girls' Basketball Hustle Award - Angela Pidala
JV Girls' Basketball Most Improved Award - Madison Shields
JV Girls' Basketball Gator Award - Jaela DeJean

Varsity Girls' Basketball Hustle Award - Amy Gilligan, Kaitlin Handel
Varsity Girls' Basketball Most Improved Award - Meghan Heindel
Varsity Girls' Basketball Gator Award - Emily Duecker

JV Boys' Basketball Hustle Award - Sam Hoffman
JV Boys' Basketball Most Improved Award - Jason Beaton
JV Boys' Basketball Gator Award - Connor Kelley

Varsity Boys' Basketball Hustle Award - Jordan Underwood
Varsity Boys' Basketball Most Improved Award - Bryce Pederson
Varsity Boys' Basketball Gator Award - Chance Griffin

Girls' Soccer Hustle Award - Nikky Andersen
Girls' Soccer Most Improved Award - Taylor Porchey
Girls' Soccer Gator Award - Annie Sohmer

JV Boys' Soccer Hustle Award - Zachary Meves
JV Boys' Soccer Most Improved Award - Stuart Cornett
JV Boys' Soccer Gator Award - Vijay Kaila

Boys' Soccer Hustle Award - Michael McColloch
Boys' Soccer Most Improved Award - Joey Brewer, Kendall Maddox
Boys' Soccer Gator Award - Alex Barrett

Softball Hustle Award - Nikky Andersen
Softball Most Improved Award - Madison Shields
Softball Gator Award - Annie Sohmer

Baseball Hustle Award - Grant Billings
Baseball Most Improved Award - Chandler Clark, Ryan Hickman
Baseball Gator Award - Bryce Pederson

6th Track Hustle Award - Christian Ott
6th Track Most Improved Award - Matthew Sebastian
6th Track Gator Award - Jaela DeJean, Sam Hoffman

7th Track Hustle Award - Lina Kilani, Robbie Schwarz
7th Track Most Improved Award - Victoria Arellano, James Woodruff
7th Track Gator Award - Jordan Zeal, Carl Mundt

8th Track Hustle Award - Kaitlin Handel, Jalan Dixon
8th Track Most Improved Award - Amy Gilligan, Michael McColloch
8th Track Gator Award - Lamar Bretches, Alex Barrett

Play 1 - Jalan Dixon (#22) flattens linebacker with a fierce block.

Play 2 - Jordan Underwood (#13) goes Sam McGuffie over defender on way to a long touchdown.