WOMEN'S TENNIS
MVP: Vimbai Muyengwa
Most Improved: Miranda Wheeler
Coaches Award: Melanie Brown
MEN'S CROSS COUNTRY
MVP: Matt Williams
Most Improved: Dylan Farrow
Coaches Award: John Wright
WOMEN'S CROSS COUNTRY
MVP: Nina Formal
Most Improved: Roberta Richardson
Coaches Award: Rachel Price
VOLLEYBALL
MVP: Veronica Edmonds
Best Offense: Ariel Potter
Best Defense: Caitlin Ewers
Coaches Award: Katie Murray
MEN'S SOCCER
MVP: Johnny Tripp
Best Offense: Michael Ferguson
Best Defense: Josh Brantley
Coaches Award: Alec Meyers
FALL CHEERLEADING
MVP: Alyssa Shepherd
Most Improved: Alana Cahoon
Coaches Award: Genna Parks
FOOTBALL
Most Valuable Offensive Award: Jackie Caudle
Most Valuable Defensive Award: Nazair Jones
Special Teams Award: Taylor Archer
Most Improved Player: Geroge Arrington
Captain's Award: Clay Lockamon
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
MVP Veronica Edmonds
Most Improved: Brianna Allen
Best Defense: Ariel Potter
Coaches Award: Brooke Vincent
MEN'S BASKETBALL
MVP: De'Andre Solomon
Best Offense: Jackie Caudle
Best Defense: Josh Lewis
Coaches Award: Taylor Shaw
WINTER CHEERLEADING
MVP: Elizabeth Burgess
Most Improved: Vivian Man
Coaches Award: Dakota McKeel
MEN'S SWIMMING
MVP: Sam Barber
Most Improved: Nick Denny
Coaches Award: Xac Fromal
WOMEN'S SWIMMING
MVP: Abigail Harrell
Most Improved: Nina Fromal
Coaches Award: Kara Allen
WRESTLING
MVP: Andrew King
Most Improved: George Arrington
Coaches Award: Stephen Warren
BASEBALL
MVP: Clay Lockamon
Leadership: Aron Crumb Most Improved: Cole Phelps
Coaches Award: Braxton Warren
SOFTBALL
MVP: Caitlin Ewers
Best Offense: Brianna Allen
Best Defense: Sara Abernathy
Coaches Award: Paula Hardy
GOLF
MVP: Ryan Barrett
Most Improved: Aaron Chalker
Coaches Award: Clay Smith
WOMEN'S SOCCER
MVP: Natalie Browne
Best Offense: Veronica Edmonds
Best Defense: Ariel Potter
Coaches Award: Jamie Council
MEN'S TENNIS
MVP: Xac Fromal
Most Improved: Wilfred Alhambra
Coaches Award:
MEN'S TRACK
MVP – Running Events: Matt Williams
MVP – Field Events: Jaquez Garner
Coaches Award: Jerry Verrill
WOMEN'S TRACK
MVP – Running Events: Heather Weber
Most Improved: Shyann Clark
Coaches Award: Roberta Richardson
CONFERENCE AWARDS
All-Conference:
Vimbai Muyengwa – Tennis
Melanie Brown – Tennis
Maribeth Farnham – Tennis
Rebecca White – Tennis
Ariel Potter – Volleyball
Veronica Edmonds – Volleyball
Nina Fromal – Cross Country
Roberta Richardson – Cross Country
Matt Williams – Cross Country
John Wright – Cross Country
Johnny Tripp – Soccer
Michael Ferguson – Soccer
Andrew King – Soccer
Stephen Warren – Soccer
Jackie Caudle – Football
Clay Lockamon – Football
De'Andre Soloman – Football
Nazair Jones – Football
Mallory Barrow – Swimming
Nina Fromal – Swimming
Kara Allen – Swimming
Rachel Price – Swimming
Sam Barber – Swimming
Nick Denny – Swimming
James Evans – Swimming
Caleb Horn – Swimming
Wayne Todd - Wrestling
Veronica Edmonds – Basketball
De'Andre Soloman – Basketball
Jackie Caudle – Basketball
Xac Fromal – Tennis
Ryan Barrett – Golf
Veronica Edmonds – Soccer
Kayla Miller – Soccer
Chloe Wilson – Soccer
Natalee Wright – Soccer
Natalie Browne – Soccer
Ariel Potter – Soccer
Caitlin Ewers – Softball
Sierra Hearp – Softball
Sara Abernathy – Softball
Clay Lockamon – Baseball
Aaron Crumb – Baseball
Cole Phelps – Baseball
Dylan Allen – Baseball
Player of the Year:
Vimbai Muyengwa – Tennis
Nazair Jones – Football Defensive Player of the Year
Veronica Edmonds – Soccer
Clay Lockamon - Baseball
Coach of the Year:
Craig Jean – Women's Soccer
Conference Championships:
Women's Tennis
Women's Soccer
Tournament Championships:
Ryan Barrett – Golf Regional Medalist
Scholar Teams:
Spring (2012) = Golf, Men's Tennis, Women's Soccer
Fall (2012) = Cheerleading, Men's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country, Men's Soccer, Women's Tennis, Volleyball
Winter (2012-13) = Cheerleading, Men's Swimming, Women's Swimming, Women's Basketball
Scholar Athletes: 158 (Women = 91 & Men = 67)
Spring (2012)
Fall & Winter (2012-13)
INDIVIDUAL ATHLETIC AWARDS
Sports Club: Tony Marshall
(Male) Johnny Tripp
Mickey Gukich: George Arrington
Aimee Erwin: Ariel Potter
Best All-Around Female: Veronica Edmonds
Best All-Around Male: Clay Lockamon
SPORTS CLUB- SPARK PLUG AWARD - goes to a student whom contributes unselfishly and freely of their time, dependable, takes pride in their job and does not expect or seek recognition for job performed, performs tasks "behind the scenes" that go unnoticed by the fans and players, and is the coach's "right hand man."
As a manager for the baseball team, this year's winner did everything he could to ensure that the coaching staff and players had a successful practice or game. He showed up early for practice and games to help get the field ready each day. Whether it was lining the field, raking the mound or plate, or setting up equipment for the day he did an excellent job of having things ready so that the team could get the most out of practice each day. During games, he kept the scorebook and made sure that the information that the coaches and players needed was always right at hand. His hard work and determination are traits that the baseball coaching staff appreciated, respected, and will truly miss next year.
This year's Sports Club-Spark Plug Award Winner is: Tony Marshall
CRANFORD HOYLE AWARD - recognizes an athlete for achievements which exemplify the traits so valued by Coach Hoyle, long time teacher, coach and Athletic Director at the
The year's winner has played 3 years of basketball and 4 years softball during her RRHS career. According to her softball coach, she has shown tremendous growth as a player and individual over the past 4 years playing softball. First to get to practice and often last to leave, she helped set the tone of success on the field. She would often ask "what am I doing wrong? Or what can I do to be better." She also always put the needs of others before her own whether it is on the field, in the gym, or in life. Consistently striving to improve her own skills, not for her own grandeur, but in order to make the best team possible. She not only pushes herself and her teammates, but also her coaches. She constantly raised the bar because she knew it would make her team better.
This year's Cranford Hoyle Award Winner is:
Sara Abernathy
CRANFORD HOYLE AWARD – recognizes an athlete for achievements which exemplify the traits so valued by Coach Hoyle, long time teacher, coach and Athletic Director at
The winner of this year's award participated in soccer for 4 years, wrestling 3 years, and basketball one year during his career at RRHS. According to his coach, this young man plays with a level of intensity and focus that is very rare. During the soccer season he scored 28 goals to lead the team, many of them coming when the games were close. In basketball, even though it was his first season competing at the high school level, he was quickly able to earn a spot in the rotation. He was a spark offensively and defensively throughout the season. His mental toughness and competitiveness were always evident in practice. He led by example and made his teammates better because of the intensity he practiced with. That will not doubt lead to his success on the soccer field at Wake Tech in the fall.
This year's Cranford Hoyle Award Winner is:
Johnny Tripp
MICKEY GUKICH AWARD – is given to a senior male athlete possessing the following traits: outstanding leadership, outstanding athletic ability both individually and as a team player and loyalty to the school, administration, classmates and teammates.
This year's award goes to a young man who has been a member of the football team for 4 years, wrestling team for 3 years, and track team for 3 years. For the football team he was a 2 year starter on the offensive line. In wrestling, he has been a starter for 3 years. This past season he wrestled in the 195 pound weight class where he went 31 and 9. He missed making the state meet by one match. He finished as the fifth best wrestler in the
This year's Mickey Gukich Award Winner is: George Arrington
Introduced Bill & Linda Erwin to present this award!
AIMEE ERWIN AWARD – is given to a senior female athlete possessing the following traits: outstanding leadership, outstanding athletic ability both individually and as a team player and loyalty to the school, administration, classmates and teammates.
This year's winner participated in volleyball, basketball, and soccer during all four years of her high school career. She was a 4 year starter on the volleyball team and 4 year all-conference player. She was among the top service scorers on the team, a leader in attacks and sacrificed her body to dive out and play a ball numerous occasions. On the basketball team she played on the varsity team all 4 year of high school. You usually found her around the basket getting rebounds and following missed shots. Her leadership and hard work was a valuable asset to the girl's basketball program throughout her career. Soccer is where she really excelled. She has been a 4 year starter on the soccer team, being apart of 4 year record of 70 wins, 15 loses, and 2 ties. She is a 3 time all-conference player, and was named to the all-region team as a junior. She is one of the captains of the soccer team, and her leadership shows through her devotion to her teammates, and also through her work ethic in practice, games, and off-season workouts.
This year's Aimee Erwin Award Winner is:
Ariel Potter
BEST ALL-AROUND FEMALE ATHLETE AT ROANOKE RAPIDS HIGH SCHOOL – must have lettered in at least two sports, possess the following traits of sportsmanship, citizenship, attitude, dependability, leadership and teamwork every time that they compete for RRHS and are role models for every athlete who wears the Yellow Jacket jersey.
This year's winner has competed in volleyball, basketball, softball, and soccer during her high school career. She has been a 3 sport athlete during all 4 years of her high school career. In volleyball she stepped up this year by taking on the role of setter. She provided outstanding vocal
leadership and competitive play during the season. In basketball she led the team in scoring averaging 15 points and 3 steals a game. Her athletic ability and her passion of do not quit kept the team in many games this year. During her senior soccer season she has scored 40 goals and had 14 assists on a team that has advanced to the regional final of the state playoffs. She has stepped up for the team in every big moment this year and has displayed a wonderful attitude. She has been a huge part of our team's success the last 2 seasons not just for her stats, but her leadership as well.
This year's best all-around female athlete is: Veronica Edmonds
BEST ALL-AROUND MALE ATHLETE AT ROANOKE RAPIDS HIGH SCHOOL – must have lettered in at least two sports, possess the following traits of sportsmanship, citizenship, attitude, dependability, leadership and teamwork every time that they compete for RRHS and are role models for every athlete who wears the Yellow Jacket jersey.
This year's winner participated in varsity football, basketball and baseball each season during his 4 years of high school. He has been an outstanding leaders and athlete his entire high school career. On the football field he played wide receiver and defensive back. On the basketball court he was a coach's dream, doing the little things to win games that most fans would not notice. He was a leader on and off court for his teammates to follow. On the baseball field he was a true leader by example. He worked year round to improve his game. Even though he was playing other sports he was constantly working on baseball. His passion and dedication helped him lead others on the baseball team to work harder to improve their own game. He is the 3-time RRHS Baseball MVP. He is the 3-time Conference Baseball Player of the Year. He will be a 3-time member of the 2A All-State Baseball Team. According to his baseball coach, it has been a true pleasure to have coached such a great player and an even better young man for these last 4 years."
This year's Best All-Around Male Athlete is:
Clay Lockamon
