West Columbus High School held its 2005-06 Athletic Award Banquet on May 30.
Major award winners follow:
FOOTBALL – Ryan McCleney (Most Valuable Player), Brett Godwin (Most Valuable Offensive Lineman), Travis Leggett (Most Valuable Offensive Back), Donnie Hamilton (Most Valuable Defensive Lineman), Timmy Tyler (Most Valuable Defensive Back), Leo Meares (Most Improved), Fred Currie (Coach’s Award), Zack Andrews (Gut Award).
VOLLEYBALL – Caroline Newman (Most Outstanding), Alex Ward (Most Improved), Samantha Blackwell (Coach’s Award), Jessica Ransom (Hustle Award).
GIRLS TENNIS – Amy Hardin and Jami Britt (Most Valuable)
CHEERLEADING – Kristen Worley (Most Spirited), Brittany Hinson (Most Dedicated and Captain’s Award), Sharday Ridgeway (Captain’s Award).
BOYS BASKETBALL – Chaz Everette (Most Valuable Player), Mikey Bilal (Most Improved), Zack Andrews (Coach’s Award), Willie Smith and Alberto De La Rosa (Chris Williams/Dewayne Betts Memorial Award).
GIRLS BASKETBALL – Alex Ward (Coach’s Award), Samantha Blackwell (Hustle Award), Whitney Baker (Most Improved Award).
SOFTBALL – Caroline Newman (Most Valuable Player), Candice Walker (Golden Glove), Samantha Blackwell (Best Hitter), Brooke Cartrette (Most Improved).
GOLF – Daniel Ward (Coach’s Award), Richard Barkley (Lowest Average).
BOYS TRACK – Marshall Wilder (Most Valuable), William Faircloth (Most Improved), Douglas Wilder (Coach’s Award)
GIRLS TRACK – Brittany Dicker (Most Valuable)
BASEBALL – Ryan McCleney (Best Hitter), Daniel Britt (Lowest ERA), John David White (Coach’s Award), Brett Godwin (Most Improved), Devon Brown (Hustle Award), Zack Andrews (Golden Glove).
Male Athlete of the Year: Zack Andrews
Female Athlete of the Year: Candice Walker
Jeff Andel Memorial Award: Russell McPherson
Ginny Lu Waddell Memorial Award: Hope Blake
Patricia Singletary Memorial Award: Ryan McCleney
Male Sportsmanship Award: Brett Godwin
Female Sportsmanship Award: Shaquanda McMillian
Mr. and Mrs. Viking Awards: Bobby and Tammy Hinson
Three-Sport Plaques: Zack Andrews, Donnie Hamilton, Stacy Snowten, Travis Leggett, Brittany Stephens, Samantha Blackwell.