On Friday, March 8, the winter freshman and junior varsity athletics programs gathered to honor the athletes of the winter 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.
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.
Liam Collins
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Bernie Ward Commitment Award
Boys JV Basketball
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Each and every player in the beginning of the season great potential and were expected to play a specific role on the team. The coaching staff was very high on Liam Collins early on, showing great promise as a strong defensive player and shooter from the outside. Some playing setbacks and “sophomore” mistakes became a problem for him early in the season. Other players might have packed it in and accepted mediocrity, but not Liam. He continued to work hard in every practice to get better and fix those mistakes. He was committed to the team and to himself. Toward the end of the season the player we expected him to be showed up and helped us win some big games down the stretch. This year’s Bernie Ward Commitment Award winner is Liam Collins.
Isabella Koudelka
Bernie Ward Commitment Award
JV Cheerleading
Isabella has been a part of the cheerleading program since the Latin school. Her elite tumbling made her a star early on. She has continued to grow in her skills, becoming one of the most talented athletes on our team. Her continued dedication to the program makes her very deserving of the Bernie Ward Commitment award, and we are excited to see what her future holds.
