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 13, Cass Klapp was named the female athlete of the year, and Zak Wright was named male athlete of the year.
Jessica Mackin was the honourable mention female athlete of the year, while Anderson Leishman was the honourable mention male athlete of the year.
Jewel Simpson was the junior high female athlete of the year, and Easton Wright was the junior high male athlete of the year.
Olivia Pericelli was the junior high honourable mention female athlete of the year, while Briggs Baker was the junior high honourable mention male athlete of the year.
The following awards were also presented:
Cross-country running
• Anderson Leishman, most outstanding runner;
• Hayden Kohinsky, rookie of the year.
Golf
• Vann Woodman, best overall golfer.
Football
• Zak Wright, most outstanding player;
• Blake Davis, most outstanding lineman;
• Avery Toone, most outstanding lineman;
• Moses Smith, teammate of the year.
Volleyball
• Cass Klapp, most valuable player;
• Reese Crowe, 3D – dedication, determination and drive;
• Taylor Cyr, heart and hustle;
• Tori Stonehouse, team spirit/sportsmanship.
Curling
• Nathan Brobbel, most improved.
Basketball, girls
• Janell Lange, most versatile player;
• Tori Stonehouse, most improved;
• Ashley Mandac, love of the game;
• Hayley Bronson, heart and hustle.
Basketball, boys
• Zak Wright, defensive player of the year;
• Lucas Read, offensive player of the year;
• Hayden McClung, offensive player of the year;
• Ethan Hall, most outstanding junior varsity player.
Badminton
• Seannon Ocampo, most dedicated.
Track and field
• Anderson Leishman, effort and dedication;
• Lina Restrepo, effort and dedication.
Baseball
• Zak Wright, most outstanding player;
• Carson Ring, pitcher of the year;
• Home-run champ, Joey Van Rootselaar.
Slo pitch
• Jessica Mackin, most valuable player;
• Ella Fletcher, 3D – dedication, determination and drive;
• Jewel Simpson, heart and hustle.
Student leadership
• Janin Linke, perseverance and determination;
• Jasmine Santos, dedication and commitment.
Yearbook
• Jaimish Patel, editor, 2023-2024;
• Maggie Moore, editor, 2023-2024.
Rugby
• Zak Wright, most valuable player;
• Moses Smith, most dedicated;
• Adrian Lezcano, rookie of the year.
Three-year medallions
• Jaxon Auld; Nathan Brobbel; Reese Crowe; Kyle Dixon; Angelina Kreger; Keenan Mazerolle; Carter Oakes; Lucas Read; Owen Van Dellen; Clayton Van Langen; Merrik Whelan; and Vann Woodman.
COBRAS awards (Commitment, Opportunity, Behaviour, Respect, Attitude, Sportsmanship)
• Jack Kitchen; Cass Klapp; Janell Lange; Anderson Leishman; Jaimish Patel; Moses Smith; Avery Toone; and Blake Davis.