AHS Soccer Players Recognized

Members of both the Tiger and Lady Tiger Soccer Teams were honored on May 23 at the annual AHS Spring Sports Banquet. Head Soccer Coach Susan Wiley presented awards to those present and stated that she felt that both teams had made great efforts and much improvements over the course of the season.

“Our girls’ team and our boys’ team both worked really hard to get better and were very competitive on the field,” said Wiley. “Both teams played well and I am especially proud of our girls for winning four games this season.”

Wiley began by recognizing Kelly Lewicki and Brooke Reece, the two seniors on the girls’ squad. Wiley praised both players for their hard work, talent and leadership skills.

Displaying awards presented at the annual AHS Spring Sports Banquet are Tiger soccer players, from left, Ryan McMunn, Best Defender; Clinton Hatchett, Most Improved Player; and Tyler Bush, Most Valuable Player. (photo by Dwight Turner)

Reece was named Most Valuable Player on the 2006 team.

Susanna Eubanks, a seventh grader, was honored as the Best Defender and was praised for her talent and agility at the net.

Erica Reeves was named Most Improved Player and Emily Gabe was honored as Best Forward.

On the boys’ side, Zach Atchley was the only senior on the squad and was recognized not only for his leadership skills, but his talent and work ethic. Kenndall Summers received the award as Best Forward. Cole Zeigler was named Best Midfielder and Ryan McMunn was named Best Defender. Clinton Hatchett was named Most Improved Player.

Standout player Tyler Bush was named Most Valuable Player and was lauded for his all-around talent, hard play and hustle.

Susanna Eubanks, a seventh grader and goalie for the AHS Lady Tiger Soccer Team, displays an award, presented at the Annual AHS Spring Sports Banquet held on May 23, naming her Best Defender. (photo by Dwight Turner)