Kellenberg Memorial High School Honors Its Varsity Fall Athletes

On November 30, the fall varsity athletics programs gathered to honor the athletes of the fall 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. Here is what the coaches had to say about the team members from your hometown.

Boys Varsity Soccer: When you finish your junior campaign ranked twenty-second in the league in points and this season be ranked ninth, I would assume we all would think that this is an improvement? John Carroll was a force to be reckoned with this year, as teams would have to plan defensively around his strong presence in the attacking third of the field. John’s attacking ability was crucial in some of our key victories to secure another playoff run this year and the most improved player.

Girls Varsity Swimming: Carolyn DeFranco is an exceptional swimmer who is the epitome of a Most Valuable Player. She worked hard at every practice and supported her teammates throughout the season. Each meet, Carolyn earned valuable points that helped bring us to victory. She was our go-to person any time we needed a swimmer to go head to head with the best people on the other teams, and she always came through. At champs she truly excelled, finishing with top 5 times in the 200 IM and 100 Fly. Carolyn is dedicated, hardworking, and leads by action both inside and outside the pool. She has been an essential part of the team over the past two years and we will miss this talented swimmer greatly as she heads off to college next year!