On Wednesday, May 22, the Spring Athletic Awards Banquet was held at Kellenberg Memorial to honor the varsity athletes of the 2019 spring season. Awards were given for most committed, most improved, and most valuable athletes on each team.
The Most Improved Player Award is awarded to the athlete who displayed the greatest amount of improvement and growth in their skills which contributed to the success of their team.
The Bernie Ward Commitment Award is named after our beloved former faculty member, coach and colleague Bernie Ward is for the athlete who has displayed the most passion and commitment towards bettering themselves and their teammates during the season.
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The Most Valuable Player Award is awarded to the athlete whose contribution to the team contributed most towards that team’s success during the season.
Girls Varsity Softball
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Most Improved Player
Senior, Arlene Miller, began the season as a much improved second baseman. Her glove work and throwing had improved markedly, along with her confidence and knowledge of the game. At approximately midseason, the coaches realized that a shift of three players defensively might create an even stronger defensive alignment for the team. This move necessitated that Arlene work as primarily a left fielder. Arlene greeted the change and challenge with an eager smile and a tremendous enthusiasm. Immediately, she began to show that she could make this transition. Arlene quickly mastered rounded paths to balls and demonstrated a quick transition from catch to throw. Her arm strength and accuracy from the outfield were also unexpected blessings to the team. Arlene’s flexibility and excellence in multiple defensive positions make her this year’s 2019 Most Improved Varsity Softball Player Award winner!
Most Valuable Player
Junior, Julia Tarantino, stands out as the most valuable player on the 2019 team. As the number one pitcher on a talented staff, she has thrown 80.1 innings with a 10-2 win/loss record and an ERA of 1.66. She has only allowed 44 hits while striking out 124 opposing batters. During the course of the season, she threw two no-hitters, one one-hitter, and two two-hitters. Julia’s presence was not only felt in the circle, but also in the batter’s box. She has batted .404 this season with 6 doubles, 19 runs scored, 17 RBI’s and a .507 on base average. It is for all these accomplishments and roles within the context of the team that Julia Tarantino is the 2019 Varsity Softball Team Most Valuable Player Award winner!
