Kellenberg Memorial HS Honors its JV Winter Athletes

On March 6, 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.

Connor Eakin - Most Valuable Player - Boys JV Basketball

The Most Valuable Player award goes to the player who is most vital to the success of the team. Connor Eakin was that player for the Boys JV Basketball team. Connor was the leading scorer in almost every game for the team this year. His right-handed hook shot is one of the best the coaching staff has ever seen and led to some very impressive offensive games. There were many times that the other players on the team would look to him to take over games, and take over he did. These bursts of scoring that Connor would have led to a majority of our wins this year. We could not have had the success we did this season without his offensive skills.

Frankie Leckler - Bernie Ward Commitment Award - JV Wrestling

It is extremely tough for a freshman to hold his own competing at the 182 lb. weight class. Frankie Leckler did just that. As our back up 182 lb. wrestler Frankie was able to place 5th at the NSCHAA Tournament.