GHS fall sports athletes honored at banquet
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(TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER) New head football coach and athletic director Clay McChristian (right) presents an award to a Graham football player during the fall sports banquet held Monday, Jan. 15. McChristian had been serving as defensive coordinator before being appointed to the new positions Wednesday, Jan. 17. -
(TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Graham student-athletes, coaches and parents listen to and sing along with the Graham High School fight song at the conclusion of the fall sports banquet held Monday, Jan. 15. -
(TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Members of the Graham Steers football team receive recognition for their various accomplishments throughout the fall sports season. -
(TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Lady Blues volleyball head coach Marci Faulk (right) presents awards to members of the volleyball team at the fall sports banquet held Monday, Jan. 15. -
(TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Darby Brockway (left) of the Graham Athletic Booster Club presents an award to Kenny Davidson (right), who is retiring as head football coach and athletic director at the end of the 2023-2024 school year.
Graham High School student-athletes were honored Monday, Jan. 15 at the fall sports banquet held in the GHS gymnasium.
Coaches, athletes and parents enjoyed a meal before the program began where coaches and staff presented awards and recognitions to their students. In addition, a silent auction was held with items from each athletic program being sold to raise money for the school.
Head football coach and athletic director Kenny Davidson, who’s retiring at the end of the 2023-2024 school year, was also honored for his service to the school.
Listed below are the teams and athletes honored during the program.
Athletic Trainers
Tylor Ewing, Hannah Rudolph, Alexia Santos, Lola Cook, Jaidyn Shiflett, Pamela Mendoza, Mallori Buschmann, Norah Gardner, Kelstin Dalton, Lauren Delacruz, Kayson Willingham
Cheerleaders
Rylee Ranger, Paisley Bailey, Storee St. Ama, Paris Tate, Lillian Graham, Mary Lyndell Graham, Morenci Clarida, Hannah Hollingsworth, Sara Peyton Dospapas, Lexi Wolfe, Olivia Pettus
Boys Cross Country
Co-MVPs: Tyson Weaver and Jesus Lucio
Fighting Heart Award: Holton Weatherman
Girls Cross Country
MVP: Madilyn Wilde
Fighting Heart Award: Addyson Weaver
Volleyball
District Co-Utility Player of the Year: Braylee Mayes
1st Team All-District: Lillian Noble, Olga Morales
2nd Team All-District: Georgia Martin, Emilee Gordy
Honorable Mention All-District: Camden Thorne, Tara Dawson, Kaden Atwood
Academic All-District: Kaden Atwood, Kinsley Amburn, Tara Dawson, Emilee Gordy, Harli Kenney, Georgia Martin, Braylee Mayes, Annemarie McHenry, Lillian Noble, Allie Posey, Kimber Pratt, Storee St. Ama, Camden Thorne, Lexi Wolfe
FCA All-Star: Olga Morales
Texas Sports Writers Association 3rd Team All-State: Braylee Mayes
Football
Offensive District MVP: Rylan Monsey
Defensive District MVP: Zathin Reyes
1st Team All-District: Peyton Kinman, Ty Thompson, Talan Yowell, Colter Johnson, Brayden Riggins, Mason Milton, Jayton Hearne, Ryder Taylor
2nd Team All-District: Blake Bergeson, Kaleb Crawford, Bowen Boenisch, Tate Loesch, Jace Gill, Harison Brockway, Riley Lanham
Honorable Mention All-District: Ben Davidson, Jordan Dunson, Mateo Rodriguez, Ozzy Trejo, Scout Smith
Bleed Blue Award: Bowen Boenisch
