Wayne Christian recognizes winter sports athletes

By Staff Reports
Published in Sports on February 21, 2016 12:07 PM

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Athletes in eight sports were recognized for their achievements during Wayne Christian's winter awards ceremony conducted Friday evening inside Clifford Gymnatorium.

Four Eagles garnered all-Carolina Christian 1-A Conference accolades in basketball. Tyrique McClain was a first-team pick and Darrian Oates was a third-team selection on the boys' side. Kasey Norris (second team) and Abi Harrelson (third team) represented the girls.

McClain also earned a nod on the N.C. Independent Schools Athletic Association Class 1-A all-state team. He helped lead the Eagles to 16 wins and their first postseason trip since 2007.

The awards breakdown:

* Middle school girls' basketball: Most Improved -- Payton Jackson; Coach's Award -- Madison Wells; Christian Leadership -- Olivia Sutton; co-Most Valuable Player -- Victoria Harrell and Brianna Verme.

* Middle school boys' basketball: Most Improved -- Justin Ashford and Christopher Atkins; Coach's Award -- Jaylon Wallace; Christian Leadership -- Elijah Anderson; Defense Award -- Kevin Baker; MVP -- Blake Tinker.

* Middle school cheerleaders: Most Improved -- Annalise Fitzmorris; Coach's Award -- Sarah Brogneaux; Christian Leadership -- Kaitlynn Taylor; Spirit Award -- Natalie Rheingruber.

* JV boys' basketball: Most Improved -- Junior Tabe; Coach's Award -- Gavin Wiley; Christian Leadership -- Logan Jackson; Defense Award -- Jeremy Bentley; MVP -- Jaxon Anderson.

* Varsity girls' basketball: Most Improved -- Holly Gurley and Ashlee Harrelson; Coach's Award -- Abi Harrelson; Christian Leadership -- Emily Wells; Most Rebounds Award -- Adayah Ginn; MVP -- Kasey Norris.

* Varsity boys' basketball: Most Improved -- Austin Kornegay; Coach's Award -- Mason White; Christian Leadership -- Brandon Johnson; Co-MVP -- Ty McClain and Darrian Oates.

* Varsity swimming: Most Improved -- Maddox Johnson; Coach's Award -- Hunter Burt and Ricky Grady; Christian Leadership -- Stephen Whitfield; Hardest Working Swimmer -- Paige Court; MVP -- Anna Rendall.

* Varsity cheerleaders: Most Improved -- Anna Pender; Coach's Award -- Jordan Anderson and Tori Hans; Christian Leadership -- Kaylin Darden; Initiative Award -- Chelsea Toler.