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Celebrating Del Rio’s athletes
Published May 12, 2006
Another school year of athletics has come and gone.
Although Del Rio High School’s foray into athletics this year won’t be complete until junior Guy Goodspeed Jr. complete his round today at the State 5A Golf Tournament in Austin, athletes in the school’s other sports were lauded for their achievements during the year at the All-Sports Picnic Thursday at the Carl P. Guys Memorial Gymnasium.
Each sport, with the exception of football (which holds its own awards ceremony earlier in the year), recognized its top athlete Thursday. Many of those same athletes also received scholarships from the various booster clubs that support the high school’s athletic program.
An added award this year was presented to the seniors from each athletic team. Each senior received a miniature ram head and a certificate listing their achievements during their years in those sports.
San Felipe Del Rio Consolidated Independent School District Athletic Director said the senior awards would become a staple of the picnic in years to come.
Top honors for the evening went to seniors Jacob Washington and Fernanda Esquivel.
Washington was named Male Athlete of the Year for his success in football, basketball and track. Washington was named to the District 27-5A First Team All-District team in football as a wide receiver, was a Second Team All-District selection in basketball and was a regional qualifier in the 110-meter high hurdles, in which he was also district champ, and the long jump.
Washington also took home awards for Jumper of the Year and Varsity Male Track and Field Athlete of the Year in track and was Defensive MVP in boys basketball.
Esquivel took home Female Athlete of the Year for her achievements in cross-country, basketball and track. Esquivel was the top finisher for the Queens cross country team at the District 27-5A meet, finishing 11th and was named Female Cross-Country Runner of the Year; was named the Offensive Player of the Year for the Queens Basketball team after leading the team in 3-point field goal percentage, attempts and attempts made; and was a regional qualifier in the 800-meter run, earning her the award for Female Track Athlete of the Year.
The full list of award winners from each sport is as follows:
GOLF
Rams
Male Athlete of the Year: Guy Goodspeed Jr.
Golfer of the Year: Justin Martinez
Most Improved Golfer: Raul Alvarado
Freshmen Athletes of the Year: Ernesto Hernandez Jr., Ross Maxwell and Kyle Urban
Booster Club Scholarships awarded to Santiago Romero and Eddie Ochoa Jr.
Queens
Female Athlete of the Year: Amanda Collins and Amanda Garcia
Golfer of the Year: Sara Hall and Amy Crenshaw
Freshman of the Year: Brandi Wilkinson
Booster Club Scholarship awarded to Amy Crenshaw
TENNIS
Rams
Freshman of the Year: Javier Palafox
Most Improved Varsity Player: Josh Day
MVP: David Creighton
Queens
Freshman of the Year: Katie Debinski
Most Improved Varsity Player: Sable Galindo
MVP: Selina Garcia
POWERLIFTING
Outstanding Male Lifter of the Year: Michael Riemann
Outstanding Female Lifter of the Year: Rosa Ramos
ATHLETIC TRAINERS
Rookie of the Year: Amy Flores and Kayla Thomas
Utility Person of the Year: Richard Kinsey
Trainer of the Year: Richard Kinsey
Mr. Broken Down Athlete: J.D. Hernandez
Scholarships presented to Lizzete Hernandez and Kayla Thomas on behalf of Dr. Bill Fontenot and Richard Kinsey on behalf of Dr. Antonio Cadena Jr. and Dr. Veronica Cadena.
VOLLEYBALL
Co-MVP: Belen Fuentes and Sabrina Bailey
Offensive Player of the Year: Whitley Smith
Defensive Player of the Year: Belen Fuentes
Most Improved Player: Jessica Velazquez
BASKETBALL
Queens
Offensive Player of the Year: Fernanda Esquivel
Defensive Player of the Year: Abby Alvarado
MVP: Jessica Alfaro
Queen of Hearts Award: Clary Montemayor
Scholarships presented to Clary Montemayor and Gabby Mendoza on behalf of the Queens Basketball Booster Club and to Clary Montemayor on behalf of McDonald’s.
Rams
Academic Award: Daniel Fuentes
Defensive MVP: Jacob Washington and Danny Torres
Offensive MVP: Danny Torres
Mr. Basketball: Danny Torres
SOCCER
Queens
MVP: Rachel Alsing
Offensive Player of the Year: Cindy Perez and Diana Quintero
Defensive Player of the Year: Brianda Ojeda
Scholarships presented to Rachel Alsing, Sabrina Garcia and Dariela Ramirez on behalf of the Queens Soccer Booster Club
Rams
MVP: Leo “Pollo” Ramos
Offensive Player of the Year: Leo “Pollo” Ramos
Defensive Player of the Year: Mario Guanajuato and Marco Cienega
Scholarships presented to Marco Cienega and Leo A. Ramos on behalf of the Rams Soccer Booster Club
CROSS-COUNTRY
Queens
Most Improved Athlete: Kathy Botello
Freshman Runner of the Year: Marisol Perez
Junior Varsity Runner of the Year: Sabrina Gonzales
Dedication/Commitment Award: Jessica Alfaro
Cross-Country Runner of the Year: Fernanda Esquivel
Scholarship presented to Fernanda Esquivel on behalf of the Tuffy Whitehead family, Academic Excellence Award presented to Leah Calderon
Rams
Most Improved Athlete: Danny Dominguez
Freshman Runner of the Year: Zekey Rodriguez
Junior Varsity Runner of the Year: Richard Zapata
Dedication/Commitment Award: Fernan Granados
Cross-Country Runner of the Year: Danny Ponce
Weston Cross-Country Scholarship presented to Fernan Granados, Academic Excellence Award presented to Leo A. Ramos
TRACK
Rams
Sprinter of the Year: Sal Garcia
Distance Runner of the Year: Fernan Granados
Jumper of the Year: Jacob Washington
Thrower of the Year: J.D. Hernandez
Track and Field Commitment and Dedication Award: Pedro Sanchez
Most Improved: Richard Zapata
Freshman Athlete of the Year: Jeremy Vera
JV Athlete of the Year: Michael Hanson and Hector Flores
Varsity Athlete of the Year: Jacob Washington
Scholarship presented to Brian Aguirre on behalf of McDonald’s
Queens
Most Improved: Shante Wilson
Most Dedicated: Katie Lewis
Pole Vault Award: Amber Montgomery
Distance Runner of the Year: Sabrina Gonzales
Field Eventer of the Year: Erika Hernandez
Track Athlete of the Year: Fernanda Esquivel
Scholarship presented to Erika Hernandez on behalf of McDonald’s
SOFTBALL
MVP Offense: Belen Fuentes
MVP Defense: Dora Dovalina
.400 Club: Belen Fuentes
Team MVP: Belen Fuentes and Kathy Rodriguez
BASEBALL
Outstanding Outfielder of the Year: Estevan Flores
Good Hands Award (Best Infielder): Eric Castillo
Offensive Player of the Year: Estevan Flores
MVP: Estevan Flores
The United States Marine Corps Distinguished Athlete Award, presented to an athlete who demonstrates courage, poise and self-confidence, was awarded to Clary Montemayor and Danny Torres.
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