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The awards banquet for the Lady
Devils track team and the Lady Devils and Red Devils basketball teams was held at the Steak
House on Thursday, May 27th, at 7:00
p.m.
The evening began with the invocation given by Mr. Keith Green
which was immediately followed by the meal. Mr. Marvin Hill
then welcomed everyone in attendance. Mr. Hill then
began the recognition of participants. He coached the
Lady Devils track team and the Lady Devils basketball team. Mr. Green
coached the Red Devils basketball team.
The Lady Devils track team was the first to be recognized with
certificates for their participation. The senior
members of the team also received their Senior Devil statuette. The Hustle
Award trophy was presented to Chandlier Taylor. The Most
Valuable Runner trophy was presented to Taquonda Brown. The Coaches
Award trophy was presented to Samantha Adams. Team members
attending the banquet were Marquetta Gilbert, Nashonta Paul, Taquonda Brown, Samantha Adams,
Chandlier Taylor, and manager Lanikia Gilbert.
The Lady Devils basketball team was the next to be
recognized. The players received certificates for their
participation.
The senior members of the team received their Senior Devil
statuette. Kamara Bembry received her plaque for being voted Co-Best Offensive Player
in the region.
Ykeshia Baker received her plaque for being voted Best
Defensive Player in the region. The Hustle
Award trophy was presented to D’Aria Brown. The Best
Rebounder trophy was presented to Brittany Palode. The Most
Improved Player trophy was presented to Nashonta Paul. The Coaches
Award trophy was presented to Taquonda Brown. The Most
Valuable Offensive Player trophy was presented to Kamara Bembry. The Most
Valuable Defensive Player trophy was presented to Ykeshia Baker. Team members
attending the banquet were Ykeshia Baker, Kamara Bembry, Akebia Jenkins, Ashley Gilbert,
Nashonta Paul, Kirsten Burch, Taquonda Brown, Chandlier Taylor, Sharinea Coley, Brittany
Palode, D’Aria Brown, manager Keyondria Thomas, and cameraperson Victoria
Porter.
The Red Devils basketball team was the next to be
recognized. Players received certificates for their participation. Senior members
of the team received their Senior Devil statuette. Alex Andrews
received his plaque for being named to the First Team All Region. The Hustle
Award trophy was presented to Tyler Holloman. The Sixth Man
trophy was presented to Brandon Adams. The Most
Improved Player trophy was presented to Deion Colson. The Coaches
Award trophy was presented to Camaron Moses. The Best
Defensive Player trophy was presented to Darian Brown, Jr. The Most
Valuable Player trophy was presented to Alex Andrews. Team members
attending the banquet were Darian Brown, Jr., Alex Andrews, Brandon Adams, Camaron Moses, Fabian
Spivey, Tae Lawson, Tyler Porter, Tyler Holloman, Jarvis Tinsley, Brian Holmes, Deion Colson,
Ken Polhill, Richard Singletary, Travarious Lawson, Shaquille Loving, and manager Joe
Gaines.
Mr. Hill also awarded plaques to supporting staff for all their
help during the season.
Their jobs included keeping the books, keeping the clock and
scoreboard, and keeping statistics on the teams. Those
individuals were Mary Colson, Rhea Swick, Florence Swick, and myself. He also gave
thanks to Russell Lawley and Mary Royal for all their support during the
season.
The coaches stressed the need for dedication by all the
athletes. According to Mr. Hill, “Dedication begins NOW in the gym, not in
October.” They reminded the athletes that they should be working hard all the time to
improve themselves, in their sports endeavors, schoolwork and grades, and
life.
Mrs. Mary Royal then gave the closing
remarks. She reminded everyone there of a quote from a senior video that she said
has always stuck with her. “In the end
all that is really left is the memory.”
GO BIG RED!
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The
Hawkinsville Red Devil football team concluded its 2010 spring practice with a scrimmage this
past Friday night. Coach Cam Black reports he was pleased with the scrimmage and the effort of
the players.
Friday
was the first night many caught a glimpse of a new offensive package the Devils have installed
for the coming year. The Devils
will still rely on the I formation run attack but have installed some veer option to compliment
their offense. The Devils will
line up in the double slot attack in a formation similar to Georgia Tech and Georgia
Southern. This will provide a good
change of pace for the Devils and prevent teams from keying on primarily one
back.
Perhaps
the best news coming out of spring practice was the injury situation. LaDarius McNair, who broke a bone in his leg
last season, returned and was 100% for the entire spring. He will be counted heavily along with the
other returning offensive and defensive linemen starters. This group should be one of the strengths of
the team. The Devils will return
eight on defense and will have to carry the load early on as the Devils break in a new
quarterback along with the new offensive set.
Coach
Black stated that summer workouts, involving weight lifting, throwing, and agility drills, will
begin on June 21st. Fall practice is set to begin on August
2nd. The Devils will be competing in a new region
this year and look forward to exceeding last year’s first round playoff
appearance.
Go Big Red!
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