On March 3, the winter 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.
Zachary Baldassare - Bernie Ward Commitment Award - Varsity Swimming
Zach never missed a practice, meet or lap the entire year. In and of itself that speaks volumes, setting a great example as a captain. Zach was completely and utterly dedicated to the team and our efforts to succeed, even often trying to hide illness or injury to keep going for the team. Zach is an example of what all athletes should be, and his absolute devotion to the team was inspiring even for the coaches.
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Kevin Marroquin - Most Valuable Player - Boys Track and Field
Coming off a successful spring last year, Kevin was determined to show that he was becoming one of the better runners in the league by putting in the mileage over the summer that is fundamental to surviving the grind of being a three-season athlete. This season Kevin proved that he is one of the most versatile athletes we have on the team with the ability to run the 55m dash up to the 800m run. Kevin became the vital leadoff leg for both the 4x400m and 4x800m relays, which is not an easy task, especially on a crowded indoor track. He led the 4×400 to a second-place finish at N.S.C.H.S.A.A. Winning the 600m varsity race at the Frosh/Sophomore Championships, Kevin showed that no matter what event we put him in, he would excel. Kevin is valuable not only for his times and places but for the work that he puts in at practice leading his entire group to work has hard as they can. Congratulations to senior Kevin Marroquin on receiving the Most Valuable Player Award.
