High school presents extra-curricular awards

By Rob Vogt

Willow Creek Composite High School honoured achievement in extra-curricular activities with their annual awards last week.
At an event at the school on June 12, Jessica Mackin was named the female athlete of the year, and Zak Wright was named male athlete of the year.
Jewel Simpson was the honourable mention female athlete of the year, while Hayden McClung was the honourable mention male athlete of the year.
Ivey Simpson was the junior high female athlete of the year, and Liam Schuler was the junior high male athlete of the year.
Berlyn Smith was the junior high honourable mention female athlete of the year, while Grayson McClung was the junior high honourable mention male athlete of the year.
The following awards were also presented:
Cross-country running
• Hayden Kohinsky, most outstanding runner;
• Rylen Guitton, most dedicated.
Football
• Ben Baker, most outstanding teammate;
• Kael Smith, most outstanding lineman;
• Zak Wright, most outstanding player.
Volleyball, boys
• Ben Baker, flex award;
• Zak Wright, rock award;
• Tyce DeJong, block party award.
Volleyball, girls
• Jewel Simpson, heart and hustle;
• Jessica Mackin, leadership award;
• Taylor Cyr, most valuable player;
• Shaya Davis, team spirit.
Curling
• Josh Penner, leadership award.
Basketball, girls
• Emilia Quinteros, most valuable player;
• Jessica Mackin, heart and hustle.
• Leilani Oakes, most improved.
Basketball, boys
• Zak Wright, leadership award;
• Logan Hurlburt, defensive player of the year;
• Ethan Hall, offensive player of the year;
• Briggs Baker, most outstanding junior varsity player.
Badminton
• Seannon Ocampo, most dedicated.
Baseball
• Zak Wright, most outstanding player;
• Cal Schmid, hitter of the year;
• Keegan Scott, defensive player of the year.
Slo pitch
• Jessica Mackin, most valuable player;
• Olivia Perricelli, heart and hustle;
• Jewel Simpson, 3D – dedication, determination and drive.
Student leadership
• Jasmine Santos, outstanding student leader;
• Joaquin Bodden, behind the scenes champion.
Yearbook
• Maggie Moore, editor, 2024-2025;
• Kallie Cope, editor, 2024-2025.
Rugby, girls
• Hannah Leader, most dedicated;
• Jessica Mackin, rookie of the year.
Rugby, boys
• Zak Wright, most valuable player;
• Kael Smith, most valuable player;
• Syler Sabey, heart and hustle.
Three-year medallions
• Austin Perry; Emilia Quinteros; Ethan Hall; Justin Rice; Isabella Kemp; Ben Baker; Hannah Leader; Kiana Starling; Hayden McClung; Sadie Lybbert; Tyce DeJong; Phoenix Fox; Paiton Hurlburt; Zak Wright.
COBRAS awards (Commitment, Opportunity, Behaviour, Respect, Attitude, Sportsmanship)
• Hannah Leader and Ben Baker.
Minor football awards
Presented to players who came through minor football and played high school football.
• Hayden McClung; Ethan Hall; Zak Wright; Ben Baker; and Tyce DeJong.