Four athletes were inducted into the Holton Athletic Association (HAA) and 17 members of Holton's spring sports teams were presented awards on Tuesday, May 24 at the Spring Sports Banquet. The four new members of HAA are Mya Harris '16, Lea Berthiaume '17, Annelise Kotz '17, and Jayla Frith '17. Congratulations to Anneliese King '17 for being announced as the next HAA President.
Highlights of the season include varsity softball being named the co-champions of the regular season. Track and field's Haley Butler '16 finished third in the ISL championship track meeting with a high jump of 4 feet 10 inches. Varsity crew saw success throughout their season including a novice 4+ Washington Metro Interscholastic Rowing Association Championships. Varsity lacrosse finished with their best record in recent years, 11-9 including impressive wins against Stone Ridge, Holy Child, St. John's, and Collegiate.
Awards for Most Valuable, Most Improved, and Coach's Award were presented to athletes in varsity Crew, JV & varsity lacrosse, JV & varsity softball, and varsity track. Annelise Kotz '16 (lacrosse), Lillian Baker '17 (softball), and Olivia Daneker '17 (softball) were also named to All-League AA ISL.
Varsity Crew
Coach: Stephanie Accera
Most Valuable Rower – Eva Gobourne '16
Novice of the Year Award - Ava Mendelsohn '19
Most Improved Rower - Delaney Bond '19
Beebe Award - Ariel Booker '17
Varsity Lacrosse
Coach: Janet McCormick
Most Valuable Player – Kaitlyn Pham '18 and Annelise Kotz '17
Coach's Award – Alexandra Fraser '17
Panther Award – Catie Mulligan '16
AA ISL Honors
Annelise Kotz '17
Varsity Softball
Coach: Rich Roberts
Most Valuable Player - Lillian Baker '17
Most Improved Player - Rinnie Hewlett '17
Coach's Award - Olivia Daneker '17
ISL AA Honors
Lillian Baker '17
Olivia Daneker '17
Varsity Track and Field
Coach: Ousman Sallah
Most Valuable - Caroline McDonald '16
Most Improved– Taylor Butler '16
Coach's Award - Elizabeth Marsh '18
JV Lacrosse
Coach: Whitney Groseclose
Most Valuable Player - Gabby Ostoyich '18
Most Improved Player - Jillian Wiener '19
Coach's Award - Jessica Brown '18
JV Softball
Coach: Kelly O'Donnell
Most Valuable Award - Gigi Gaskins '18
Most Improved Player – Takara McLaughlin '18
Coach's Award - Olivia Herlein '18