Ardmore High School Holds
Winter Sports Banquet
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by Dwight Turner Members of the Ardmore High School Boys' Varsity Basketball Team, Girls' Varsity Basketball Team and Varsity Cheerleading Squad were honored last Thursday night as the school held its annual |
 Coaches and senior members of the Ardmore High School Lady Tiger Basketball Team present at the annual Winter Sports Banquet, held Thursday, March 2, include, from left, Head Coach Kim Walker; Cassandra Atteberry, Gina Smith, Jenifer Colbert, Sara Jo Taylor, Julia Allen and Assistant Coach Curtis Glass. (photo by Joe Stagner) |
Winter Sports Banquet.
After a welcome by Assistant Principal and Athletic Director Darrell Long, Dana Clem, cheerleading sponsor, took the podium and presented participation awards to the entire Cheerleading Squad. Clem praised the girls for their hard work, dedication and energetic spirit in support of Tiger athletics throughout the football and basketball seasons.
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Clem also gave medallions to senior members of the Cheerleading Squad including Morgan Passero, Laura Shaw, Jessica Aguirre, Lauren Graviet, Brittany Boyles and Nicole Lucky. Head Basketball Coach Kim Walker followed Clem, |
Senior members of the Ardmore High School Varsity Cheerleading Squad, present at the annual Winter Sports Banquet, held at the school on Thursday, March 2, include, from left, Nicole Lucky, Brittany Boyles, Lauren Graviet, Dana Clem, sponsor; Jessica Aguirre, Laura Shaw and Morgan Passero. (photo by Joe Stagner) |
presenting participation awards to members of the Varsity Girls' Basketball Team. Senior Leadership Awards were given to Cassandra Atteberry, Gina Smith, Jenifer Colbert, Sara Jo Taylor and Julia Allen.
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Sara Jo Taylor was also recognized for being named to the All-Area 15 Tournament Team, winning the Limestone County Spirit Award and being named Scholastic Athlete of the Month for February by the Huntsville Times. Julia Allen was honored for being named to the All-County Tournament Team and Gina Smith received recognition for being named to the All-Area 15 Tournament Team. Sophomore Landria Curtis received the Coaches Award. |
Senior members of the 2005-2006 Ardmore High School Varsity Boys' Basketball Team being congratulated by Head Coach Mike Sanderson at the annual Winter Sports Banquet include, from left, John David Kobeck, Bryan McClendon, Landon Taylor and Charlie Deffenbaugh. (photo by Joe Stagner) |
"Landria really deserves the Coaches Award," said Walker. "She displayed hustle on the court and her attitude was great. Whatever I asked her to do, she did it without question. She is a great team player."
Casey Steadman was honored as Most Improved Player. Steadman's presence was always felt when she was on the court, both on offense and defense. Standout junior guard Shannon Fogg was honored with the Stateline Sporting Goods Sportsmanship Award. Fogg, noted for her hustle, drive and team spirit, was a leader on the hardwood for the Lady Tigers this season.
Head Coach Mike Sanderson presented awards to the members of the Varsity Boys' Basketball Team.
Sanderson began his remarks by stating that the team's overall 10-16 mark was deceptive.
"We got off to a 1-7 start," said Sanderson. "But we went 9-9 the rest of the season and were involved in more than a few close games. We had three two-point losses and lost twice in overtime."
Senior awards were presented to Charlie Deffenbaugh, John David Kobeck, Bryan McClendon and Landon Taylor. The remainder of the squad received Participation Awards as well.
Matthew Clem and Duron Robinson were recognized for being named to the All-Area 15 Team and Will Lewis was honored for being named to the All-County Team.
Clem was also honored as Most Valuable Player and Best Free Throw Shooter. Clem drained nearly 70 percent of his shots from the charity stripe during the 2005-2006 season. Robinson was also honored as Leading Rebounder and Lewis earned the Best Defensive Player Award.
Charlie Deffenbaugh and Landon Taylor were honored by being named Permanent Co-Captains.
Landon Curtis won honors as Most Improved Player and John David Kobeck was honored with the Stateline Sporting Goods Sportsmanship Award.
Ryan McMunn received the coveted Coaches Award in recognition for his positive attitude, team spirit, hustle and perseverance in overcoming a serious illness prior to the beginning of the season. McMunn displayed great tenacity in working hard to get back into shape and return to the hardwood.
Sanderson expressed his gratitude to the players, the parents, the community and school administrators for supporting Tiger basketball and helping to make it a success.
