Some of the district’s highest honors were handed out on Monday night, May 9, at the Annual BHS Athletic Banquet. A great crowd enjoyed a dinner from River Smith’s Catfish and Chicken and then headed to the gym where the awards were presented.
After an invocation given by Gabi Fields, Athletic Director Aarrhon Flores began the awards.
Recognized as Academic Athlete Scholars of the Year were Tia Johnson and Thomas Brisendine. Tia competed in volleyball and basketball. Thomas was a tennis player. Both are seniors this year. This is an award that comes with hard work and dedication. Congratulations to these two!
Volleyball Awards were handed out by Head Coach Mallorie Ellis:
Offensive MVP – Deja Johnson
Defensive MVP – Lindsey Herrera
Lady Cub Playmaker Award – Gabi Fields
Fighting Heart – Meriah Gonzalez
Cross Country Awards were handed out by Head Coach Shea Myatt
Most Improved Girl – Jordyn Garcia
Most Improved Boy – David Martinez
Girls MVP – Rayleigh Perry
Girls Fighting Heart – Jes’Lynn Perry
Boys Fighting Heart – Dillon Martinez
Football Awards were handed out by Coach Aarrhon Flores
Defensive Player of the Year – Kaden Wise
Offensive Player of the Year – Zarius Garcia
Newcomer of the Year – Lotan Jimenez
Fighting Cub Award – Patricio Garcia
Boys Basketball Awards were handed out by Coach Zayne McPherson
Newcomer of the Year – Quavience “Q” Busby
Defensive Player of the Year – JoJo Carrillo
Offensive Player of the Year – Malik Mason
MVP – Devin Hines
Girls Basketball Awards were handed out by Coach Michelle Wyatt
Offensive MVP – Tia Johnson
Defensive MVP – Dabria Blackwell
Team MVP – Gabi Fields
Fighting Heart – Lindsay Herrera
Powerlifting Awards were handed out by Coach Jacob Perez.
Girls’ Newcomer of the Year – Meriah Gonzalez
Boys’ Newcomer of the Year – Austin Ferreria
Girls’ Co- Powerlifter of the Year – Zariah Gomez and Aubree Valenzuela
Boys’ Powerlifter of the Year – Kesean Dever
Boys Track Awards were handed out by Coach Aarrhon Flores.
Newcomer of the Year – Q Busby
Most Improved – Colby Dawson
Fighting Heart – David Garza and Joel Morales
MVP – Nathaniel Luna
Girls Track Awards were handed out by Coach Kylee Valenzuela.
Most Improved – Evelyn Wondrak
Newcomer of the Year – Alyzae Balero
Fighting Heart – Jackie Castillo
MVP – Meriah Gonzalez
Tennis Awards were handed out by Coach Rich Hammons.
Leadership Award – Lavantae Richardson
Boys’ Fighting Heart – Dominique Ussery
Girls’ Fighting Heart – Jayla Bazan
Boys’ Cub Pride – Emiliano Solis-Zavala
Girls’ Cub Pride – Kaitlyn Garcia
Boys MVP – Thomas Brisendine
Girls MVP – Kamryn Martinez
Softball Awards were handed out by Coach Loren Phelps.
Co-MVP – Ashley Ramirez and Brianne Franco
Golf Awards were handed out by Coach Michelle Wyatt.
Most Improved Player – Zayden Morin
MVP – K.J. Carroll
Baseball Awards were handed out by Coach Eric Morin.
Black and Blue Award – Johnny Romero
Silver Slugger – Adriano Mireles
Golden Arm – Brandon Anthony
Fighting Heart – Zarius Garcia
MVP – Ivan DeLeon
Trainer Awards were given out by Athletic Trainer Stuart Swafford.
The Trainer Awards went to
Tabitha Mendez
McKayla Sisson
Jennifer Acosta
Booster Club Scholarships were given to
Zarius Garcia
McKayla Sisson
Kamryn Martinez
The top awards of the night were awarded last.
Mr. Cub – Zarius Garcia
Zarius has been a multi-sport athlete throughout his high school career and has earned numerous post season honors. Zarius has been a good student and a great leader on and off the field.
Miss Cub – Gabi Fields
Gabi has also been a multi-sport athlete. She has competed at the highest level, leading her Lady Cub Basketball Team to the State Championship in 2021. Gabi is an outstanding student, and like Zarius, a leader on and off the court.
Congratulations to these two.