2021-2022 Sports Awards

PARKLAND HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS AWARDS

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TAKE A LOOK AT OUR INAUGURAL PARKLAND AREA HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETE OF THE YEAR AWARDS. We have selected both a male and a female to be honored with the Parkland Area Athletes of the Year Award.

Other major awards include Coach of the Year, Team of the Year, and Inspirational Athlete of the Year. We also honor more than 150 of the best athletes in the area.

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MALE ATHLETE OF THE YEAR

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obe Bryant is going places – mostly traversing the Midwest for now and the demand on his time has reached an all-time high.

Already a Division I prospect in two sports before his junior year of high school begins, there is no true offseason for the Central basketball and football star.

A glance at his personal calendar for the upcoming month of July shows some form of activity planned for 28 of the 31 available days.

Football practice gets rolling the second week of August.

An unyielding work ethic has remained a cornerstone in the success of Bryant, who has been named the 2022 Daily Journal Male Athlete of the Year.

“I don’t want to just work a 9 to 5 job when I get older,” Bryant said. “My family keeps me motivated, so with them by my side, that keeps me [focused]… I do have long-term goals, but I have to accomplish the day-by-day ones first. Staying locked in and hard work every day will pay off one day.”

Bryant, who stands an even 6 feet, packed his sophomore season for the Rebels with record-setting achievements while earning his second allstate accolade in basketball and first in football.

The premier point guard of the Parkland averaged 23.3 points, 5.3 assists, 4.1 rebounds and 3.0 steals as Central repeated its district supremacy, showing his ability to dazzle as both a scorer and distributor.

He became the first boys basketball player in MAAA history to surpass 1,000 career points during his sophomore season, and also led Central to a regular-season conference title.

The Rebels could potentially have at least seven experienced varsity players returning for the 2022-23 campaign, and Bryant rightfully carries lofty personal expectations.

“Winning districts my first two years and getting 1,000 points in my sophomore year,” Bryant listed as his favorite moments so far at Central. “In the moment, I thought it was just a regular accomplishment.

But after I found out, it was pretty cool. I didn’t know that nobody had done that before.”

“For the next couple of years team-wise, I want to win state championships,” he said. “As far as personal goals, I would like to get more [all-state honors] and maybe Gatorade Player of the Year, or some

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invites to camps that not many people get invited to.”

Bryant began his hoops journey at around age 4 – quickly learning how to simultaneously dribble two basketballs – and his skill set now commands attention among a widening scope.

He currently competes on the AAU level for the Bradley Beal Elite 16U squad, and receives guidance from the St. Louis native and guard for the Washington Wizards among other coaches.

Bryant closed out June with showcase events in Indianapolis and Kansas City on consecutive weekends before returning to the BBE crew for resumption of the prestigious Nike circuit.

“I’ve been playing with them since the seventh grade, so it’s been a long ride. They treat me very well,” Bryant said. “I’ve talked to Brad.

He’s a cool dude. He’s a great mentor, and helps not just me, but the whole organization out

by coming to the games and giving us some speeches that we would hear from nobody else. I’ve learned a lot from him and the organization.”

The recruiting front is poised to intensify over the next 12-18 months with several Division I scholarship opportunities likely. Bryant has already been offered by Sun Belt Conference program Texas State.

But he is also gaining interest on the gridiron.

A recent football camp invitation and unofficial visit to the University of Louisville solidified his stature as a coveted athlete.

Central fielded one of its most talented rosters in program history last fall while going 10-2 overall. The lone losses came to eventual Class 3 state champion St. Mary’s and Class 4 semifinalist MICDS. Bryant shined as a receiver, safety and kick returner for the Rebels. Offensively, he broke their single-season record with

1,052 receiving yards while notching 15 touchdowns on 56 total catches.

“We all wanted to win. Last year was so much fun with our seniors,” he said.

But the basketball court is admittedly nearest and dearest to his heart. When presented with rare free time, Bryant often spends it either with family or staying sharp at the gym.

“What’s most improved in my game is probably my leadership and just communicating more. In my freshman year, I wasn’t really talking a lot,” he said. “What needs improved going forward is my shooting and better leadership. You can’t have too much of that.”

“I love getting my teammates involved more than I like scoring. I didn’t average as many assists my freshman year, but this year I was able to get them involved a lot more.

It just brings a spark to the whole team.”

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FEMALE ATHLETE OF THE YEAR

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y any measure, Alivia Buxton’s 2022 season was hard to beat.

Buxton, a senior captain on the Fredericktown High School girls soccer team, helped the Blackcats finish with a 17-4-1 record, a No. 16 ranking in Missouri’s Class 2, and the program’s first trip to a district championship match.

“The chemistry we had on this team was unmatchable,” Buxton said. “We were not split into separate groups. We were just one big team, and we communicated well on the field, and that definitely tied in to the success we had. The girls on this 2022 team are people who I will consider my friends forever.”

Buxton made the alltournament team at the Hillsboro and Christian High School tournaments. Her postseason accolades include being chosen first team all-district, all-region, and all-state. In addition, she was selected as the offensive player of the year in Class 2.

For the season, she had 66 goals and 18 assists for 150 total points. Those numbers have helped place Buxton’s name all over the Missouri State High School Activities Association soccer record book. Her eight goals in a game April 30 at Christian High School are the third most all time. The 66 goals were the seventh most for a Missouri girls soccer player.

Buxton’s 3.14 goals per game and 150 points each rank fifth all time for a season, and her 7.14 points per game is ranked fourth. Buxton scored 4.95 points per game for her high school career, the third most in Missouri history.

Buxton amassed these historic numbers despite being the focal point of opposing defenses in each match she played this year.

“She’s a very skilled player and plays with tremendous intensity at all times, so defending her isn’t easy,” Fredericktown girls soccer coach DJ McFadden said.

“Teams would man mark her and then double and triple team her as soon as she’d get possession of the ball.

She’d take that as a personal challenge. Her relentless effort, competitive nature, and skillset would just wear teams down.

Once she’d find an opening, she’d exploit it.”

Buxton said the biggest reason for her success this season was confidence.

“Confidence is key in not just soccer but all sports,” she said. “When you’re

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confident on the ball, you are calmer when the ball is at your feet and can execute the ball easier and overall are just cleaner with your touches, dribbling, and shots.”

Coach McFadden recalled one particular play which captured Buxton’s confidence, imagination, and skill.

McFadden said the play began when Buxton made a steal along the left sideline at midfield.

“She transitions quickly into attack mode and is dribbling diagonally across the field toward the right corner and has three defenders hanging on her the whole way,” McFadden said. “I’m yelling at her to lay the ball back to a center mid and continue her run in hopes of pulling a defender or two away from her.

“She somehow finds another gear and explodes past all three defenders giving her about a step or two of space to take a shot on goal.

“By this time she is just inside the right corner of the 18-yard box. This would be

an extremely difficult shot to make as she’s going to have to shoot across her body and her momentum is carrying her away from the goal. Putting any power in that shot would be difficult.

“On top of that, the opposing goalie is coming out at her, arms wide, taking any open shot away. Most shots of this nature are going to go wide right or over the top of the goal. Alivia takes the shot and hits the ball with enough power and intentional topspin on it so that it goes over the goalie’s head and outstretched arms and sinks right into the goal.”

In the fall, Buxton signed a national letter of intent to play soccer and continue her education at Mississippi State University.

She said college has always been a big motivator for her and putting in work outside of practice has been a key in preparing to adjust to the college intensity and style of play.

“Her drive and dedication

set her apart from most student athletes,” McFadden said. “She has been dedicated to the sport of soccer from a very young age.

She has traveled to St. Louis for club soccer and training around three nights a week on average for about the last 10 years. She has put a tremendous amount of time and effort into honing her skills to become the player she is today. Most high school students don’t have that type of commitment to a singular sport, day in and day out, for that long.”

Buxton said her biggest advice to other high school athletes as they enter their senior season is to enjoy the experience.

“Be serious when you need to be serious, but joking around is fun and building a bond with your teammates outside of the game can also make it easier to communicate on the field by being on the same page,” she said. “Set a good example to the underclassmen, because you are building the future captains.”

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INSPIRATIONAL ATHLETE OF THE YEAR

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mma Gerstner, a 2022 Farmington High School graduate and reigning MAAA track and field champion, was named our Inspirational Athlete of the Year.

The summer before her junior year, Gerstner was playing basketball when she went for a rebound and “came down and landed weird.” A doctor’s visit determined she had torn her ACL. Gerstner underwent surgery and physical therapy for about six months. It took almost an entire year to fully recover, which meant she missed out on playing volleyball and basketball.

Through hard work, she was able to run track in the spring of her junior year, and helped the Knights’ 4x800 relay team place sixth at the Class 4 state meet while breaking a longtime school record.

During senior year, she had successes in volleyball, basketball and track.

Farmington earned conference and district volleyball championships, along with MAAA regular-season and tournament basketball crowns.

Gerstner qualified for four state track events last month, and placed third as an individual medalist in the long jump.

“I broke my own record, so I’m really excited about that and just to be on the podium,” Gerstner said. “I was seeded fifth and got third, so I’m happy with that.”

She holds the school record in long jump at 17 feet, 8 inches. Her 4x400 relay team placed sixth in the state for a second straight year, and she finished 10th in both the triple jump and 4x100.

She plans to attend Mineral Area College and run track this fall.

Farmington Assistant Track Coach Becky Noble said Gerstner is a fantastic athlete.

She said Gerstner will train year-round to run for MAC as a sprinter and a jumper.

She said Gerstner actually broke the school long jump record twice during her senior year.

“She broke her school record very early on in the season at Festus,” Noble said.

It was a very cold and windy day and the wind was blowing in her face but Gerstner wasn’t about to back down from the challenge.

Then at state she established a new mark.

Gerstner said her top accomplishment of high school was coming back from her injury stronger than before.

She said she was so excited to

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INSPIRATIONAL ATHLETE OF THE YEAR FARMINGTON HIGH SCHOOL

“I broke my own record, so I’m really excited about that and just to be on the podium. I was seeded fifth and got third, so I’m happy with that.” find out she was named our Inspirational Athlete of the Year.

She feels honored because she worked so hard to come back from her injury and she is glad she was able to inspire others.

Gerstner is grateful for the support of her coaches through her injury. She also wished to thank Daily Journal Sports Editor Matt King for his

encouragement.

Gerstner said she started playing volleyball and basketball when she was 10 and began running track in seventh grade. Track is definitely her favorite sport.

At MAC, Gerstner plans to earn an associate’s degree before going to St. Louis Community College at Forest Park to

become a dental hygienist.

Gerstner was a Farmington Elks Student of the Month in April, a member of the National Honor Society, and earned Academic All-State honors. She was named the 2022 Farmington High School Female Athlete of the Year.

She is the daughter of Amy and Josh Gerstner.

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COACH OF THE YEAR

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alle Catholic High School Lady Warriors’ volleyball coach Nancy Fischer has recorded more than 800 coaching victories. Those 800 have included district championships, conference championships, state final fours and state championships.

Fischer, a Valle alum, just completed her 39th year at the helm of the Lady Warriors.

The 2021 squad finished with a 32-5-3 record. Among the team’s achievements were a regular season conference title, a conference tournament championship, a district championship, a sectional championship, and a third place finish in the Class 3 state tournament.

Another highlight came early in the season, Sept. 9, when Valle won at Jefferson.

“A fantastic come-frombehind 5-set victory over a very talented Jefferson R-7 team,” she explained. “We dropped the first two sets, and then simply played better and better through the remaining three sets to pull out the win.”

Fischer also noted the conference tournament championship, just the fourth in school history, and the sectional victory.

“The sectional win over Cape Notre Dame on their home court,” she said. “It was a tough 4-set match against a formidable opponent, but our defensive hustle and solid offensive play were the keys to the victory.”

Fischer said she and the Lady Warriors have already begun preparation for the upcoming 2022 season with summer practices earlier this month. It will be the fifth season where Stacie Sargent will be the Warriors’ junior varsity coach and Fischer’s assistant.

Sargent said she has learned that volleyball, for Fischer and the Valle program, is not only about having success in the win column, it’s about building character and building better young women that can be successful in the world.

“If you were to measure the 2021 season in just wins and losses, it would definitely have been considered a successful season,” Fischer said. “But beyond that I felt it was a successful season because of the character that our players showed day in and day out.”

Sargent said, among other things, she has learned from Fischer that fundamentals are key, along with the science behind those fundamentals.

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Nancy Fischer COACH OF THE YEAR VALLE CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL

“I felt it was a successful season because of the character that our players showed day in and day out.” control,” Sargent said.

Fischer said she spoke with the players on this upcoming 2022 team about four characteristics that are essential for anyone wanting to be a great volleyball player at Valle.

Those characteristics are some God-given athletic talent; a phenomenal work ethic; the ability and willingness to be a team leader and a great teammate; and “coachability.”

“The 2021 Valle volleyball team was led by five seniors: Rachel Blum, Ella Bertram, Sam Loida, Hailey Weibrecht, and Mia Weiler, all of whom possessed those four characteristics,” Fischer said.

“Having such a great group of seniors leading the way, made last season very successful.”

“The athletes know that (Coach Fischer) works hard,” Sargent said. “So, in return while she expects hard work from them, they are willing to do just that; work to be the best they can be and make those around you better.”

Sargent said she thinks the reasons for Fischer’s success are plentiful.

“She pours every ounce of her being into the students, whether in the classroom or on the court,” Sargent said.

“She works tirelessly with the intention to always be the best

and most prepared for any potential eventual situation.”

Fischer also talked about the relationship between teaching on the court and in the classroom.

“I think that coaching any sport gives an educator an opportunity to interact with students in a different realm,” Fischer said. “I believe that coaching and teaching complement one another; a good classroom teacher can simply extend the educational process to the court or field and a good coach can use some of the same motivational strategies in the classroom that have proven effective in sports.”

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TEAM OF THE YEAR E

very cross country team hopes to perform its best at the grand stage of the state meet. The Farmington girls exceeded their own lofty expectations across the board last November.

A celebrated second-place trophy in the Class 4 race at Gans Creek by the 2022 Daily Journal Team of the Year was collectively built upon determined individuals taking personal ownership.

“I would say we got all the way to where we hoped and more,” Knights head coach Jordan Stone said. “Winning a state championship is obviously the ultimate goal, but we knew coming into the season that West Plains was probably beyond where we could get to if they stayed healthy.

“We felt like second place was something we definitely had a chance to go for. It had been 10 years since we had a team on the podium, and we got fifth in 2020, missing it by one spot. Our big goal this year was to finish as high on the podium as possible. We felt very good about meeting that goal.”

The notable accolades for the Knights were headlined by the signature runs of seniors Alayna Sparr and Breanna Mathes, who each secured top-25, all-state distinction for the second straight year.

Sparr abandoned the sport after middle school, only to return with renewed focus as a sophomore. She went on to place 13th in her state farewell with a time of 19:18 after claiming 15th as a junior.

A crew of equally inspired teammates were not far behind.

Mathes, a three-time MAAA varsity champion and dominant runner since the seventh grade, clocked in four seconds later amid a cluster at the line. She posted a mark of 19:22 for 20th position.

“Those two girls became consumed with the sport, and always pushed each other,” Stone said. “When you get a kid or two like that in a whole career, you’re really fortunate.

And for me to have them here at the same time was a real blessing. They will not be easily replaced.”

The smashing successes on that Friday in Columbia filtered throughout the varsity lineup and beyond, as all seven Farmington runners brought their best when it counted most.

Junior and former sprinter Chloe Wood impressed Stone and assistant coach Adam Gross when an open mile at a

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random track meet illustrated her natural ability to thrive in a distance setting.

Encouraged to narrow the gap between herself and the duo of Sparr and Mathes – even while posting 5K times north of 24 minutes – Wood enjoyed impeccable progress.

She powered to a state time of 19:48, a full 68 seconds faster than her sophomore showing, and missed the medal haul by merely one place in 26th.

Senior Kristina Ramos, the youngest of three sisters boosting the program over the past 10 years, had what Stone deemed “one of the greatest performances I’ve seen from a kid in a long time.”

Her final race of a relatively erratic season ended at 19:53, and occurred less than a week after illness slowed her down considerably during district competition.

The biggest turnaround was arguably turned in by junior Aiden Moriarty, who moved her coach to tears with an effort of 19:55 after working more than a full year to approach optimal running shape.

Moriarty punctuated the Farmington score by placing 33rd overall and fifth on the squad, and merited an added honor when the official team photograph was taken.

“In our team picture up at the state championships, Aiden is holding the trophy,” Stone said. “Whoever holds the trophy in that picture that hangs on the wall for the next few decades is not chosen randomly. It’s the person who has overcome the most.”

Brooke-lyn Forman, described as a “ferocious competitor” realized a daunting prediction by her grandpa by beating 20 minutes and placing just behind Moriarty in 34th at 19:58.

Senior Lilly Earley, an eventual seven-time state track medalist, battled friend Brianna Eaves to complete the varsity top seven. Her goal of eclipsing 21 minutes was reached at 20:59.

“One of the things I’m most proud of with that group, is that state-wide, in all classes this year, there were only two teams in the state of Missouri that had six girls run under 20 minutes [at state],” Stone said. “One of them was Blue Springs South, the Class 5 state champion, and the other was us. That’s an accomplishment that will probably never be replicated.”

The Knights dedicated their season to the memory of teammate Emma Weiss, 17, who died in a vehicle accident last June. A banner featuring her image hung from the team tent at each meet. The permanent banner commemorating the secondplace state result will also contain a tribute to her.

“We got permission early on that if we were able to get on the podium as a team, then we could put ‘In memory of Emma’ on the banner,” Stone said. “That was important to all of the girls and coaches.”

The Farmington roster will have a much different appearance this fall. Sparr and Earley are heading for Southeast Missouri State while Mathes embraces the

next level at Truman State.

The coronavirus pandemic created a potential roadblock on the path to excellence in the spring of 2020, and tested the leadership and drive within the team. The Knights remained steadfast.

“We went home for spring break thinking that COVID would only keep us apart for a few days, and I didn’t see those kids again for six months,” Stone said. “And for that whole period of time, they got together and ran every day.

They would occasionally reach out to me with questions, but totally did all of that on their own. They kept each other motivated, and I’ll never forget that.”

Stone stressed the importance of discipline to survive the constant grind of distance running, from diet to training once or maybe twice a day to getting ample sleep and waking up for early miles.

“The mental component is strong with this sport,” Stone said. “One thing that sets endurance sports apart from most others is that it’s absolutely guaranteed to be incredibly agonizing and full of suffering every single time you compete. There are no races where you get to feel good all the way through.”

“We knew this group of girls was special for a long time,” he added. “When they were seventh and eighth graders, they had an undefeated cross country season. The good thing is that every year, they just kept taking steps forward. They put in more work and became more determined.”

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CROSS COUNTRY 2021-2022 ALL PARKLAND TEAM

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EMMA DETTMER

MADELYN GRIFFARD

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GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY ATHLETE OF THE YEAR

ALAYNA SPARR

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CROSS COUNTRY 2021-2022 ALL PARKLAND TEAM

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PETER ROTH

LYNDAN GRUENKE

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BOYS CROSS COUNTRY ATHLETE OF THE YEAR

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FARMINGTON HIGH SCHOOL • Placed 28th at Class 4 state meet (16:19) • Reigning MAAA individual champion • Three-time all-conference performer

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NORTH COUNTY

BOYS FOOTBALL ATHLETE OF THE YEAR

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BASKETBALL 2021-2022 ALL PARKLAND TEAM

JADE ROTH

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GIRLS BASKETBALL ATHLETE OF THE YEAR

KAMRYN WINCH

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BASKETBALL 2021-2022 ALL PARKLAND TEAM

AIDEN HEBERLIE

VALLE CATHOLIC

AIDEN BOYER

STE. GENEVIEVE

BOYS BASKETBALL ATHLETE OF THE YEAR

JOBE BRYANT

CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL • Two-time Class 4 all-state selection • First MAAA sophomore with 1,000 career points • Led Rebels to consecutive district titles

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NORTH COUNTY

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FREDERICKTOWN

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NORTH COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL • Two-time state tournament medalist • Conference and district champion • Began season on 19-match win streak

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WRESTLING 2021-2022 ALL PARKLAND TEAM

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GAVIN GROSS

RYAN SCHMELZLE

BLAKE COOK

VALLE CATHOLIC

STE. GENEVIEVE

BOYS WRESTLING ATHLETE OF THE YEAR

DAYTON BOYD

FARMINGTON HIGH SCHOOL • Class 3 state champion at 113 pounds • 47-2 record as senior, won last 28 matches • Back-to-back individual district titles

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SOFTBALL 2021-2022 ALL PARKLAND TEAM

ANGELIA DAVIS FARMINGTON

MAKAYLA TOURVILLE FREDERICKTOWN

GIRLS SOFTBALL ATHLETE OF THE YEAR

SAMI HUCK

POTOSI HIGH SCHOOL • Three-time spring softball all-state selection • Led Potosi to final four as freshman and junior • Holds state tourney single-game record with 28 Ks

ABBY ROBBINS

FARMINGTON

ALLIE KELLY CENTRAL

ISABEL BASLER

STE. GENEVIEVE

GRACIE WRIGHT

ELLY ROBBINS

SYDNEY MILES

COURTNEY SWINK

WEST COUNTY

CENTRAL

FARMINGTON

FARMINGTON

JAYDEN TUCKER FARMINGTON

ADE WEILER

VALLE CATHOLIC

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BASEBALL 2021-2022 ALL PARKLAND TEAM

CASEN MURPHY CENTRAL

JOSH BIESER

VALLE CATHOLIC

BOYS BASEBALL ATHLETE OF THE YEAR

J.D. WHITTER

WEST COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL • Class 3 all-state selection as pitcher • Allowed 6 earned runs over 10 starts • Threw four shutouts and no-hitter

AIDEN HEBERLIE

VALLE CATHOLIC

TY SCHWEISS

CHASE FALLERT

ZACH BOYER

JEREMIAH CUNNINGHAM

CADEN MERRILL

BLAYNE NIXON

CENTRAL

FARMINGTON

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WEST COUNTY

STE. GENEVIEVE

POTOSI

JOBE SMITH

NORTH COUNTY

JACKSON DEMENT

ARCADIA VALLEY

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TRACK

2021-2022 ALL PARKLAND TEAM

GIRLS TRACK ATHLETE OF THE YEAR

ANNIE MCCAUL KALE CLEMENTS

EMMA GERSTNER

LILLY EARLEY

SAM LOIDA

STE. GENEVIEVE

FARMINGTON

FARMINGTON

VALLE CATHOLIC

POTOSI HIGH SCHOOL • State champion in 300-meter hurdles • School record holder in two events • Four-time Class 3 all-state medalist

ABBY MOORE

STE. GENEVIEVE

SAMMI LAYTON

ARCADIA VALLEY

ALAYNA SPARR FARMINGTON

ALIVIA SIMILY

WEST COUNTY

LINLEY REHKOP

FREDERICKTOWN

BOYS

TRACK

2021-2022 ALL PARKLAND TEAM

BOYS TRACK ATHLETE OF THE YEAR

KANNON HARLOW GAVIN HUNT

FARMINGTON

PETER ROTH

VALLE CATHOLIC

HAKIN LIDDELL CENTRAL

LANDON SPROUS POTOSI

CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL • Class 3 state pole vault runner-up • Owns school record of 14 feet, 7 inches • MAAA, district and sectional champion

DAUNIVAN WELCH FARMINGTON

DREW FELKER

FARMINGTON

EZEKIEL SISK POTOSI

RALPH SALINAS

ARCADIA VALLEY

DORIAN GRAY

ST. PAUL

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SOCCER

2021-2022 ALL PARKLAND TEAM

AVA PENUEL

SKYLAR SWEENEY

FREDERICKTOWN

FARMINGTON

CREDENCE ROBERTS

KYNDAL DODD

GIRLS SOCCER ATHLETE OF THE YEAR

ALIVIA BUXTON

FREDERICKTOWN HIGH SCHOOL • 66 goals in season ranks 7th in state history • Three-time Class 2 all-state selection • Registered 14 hat tricks this spring

FARMINGTON

FREDERICKTOWN

BOYS

SOCCER

2021-2022 ALL PARKLAND TEAM

LOGAN SCHAUPERT

LANDON PROFFER

BRANDON DOWD

ADEN NATIONS

FARMINGTON

NORTH COUNTY

BOYS SOCCER ATHLETE OF THE YEAR

CADE BLACKMON

FARMINGTON HIGH SCHOOL • Team leader in goals • Had six-match scoring streak • Hat tricks against North County, Poplar Bluff

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2021-2022 ALL PARKLAND TEAMS

GAVIN HUCK

STE. GENEVIEVE

RUGER GOVERO

NORTH COUNTY

DALTON WINICK

FREDERICKTOWN

J.P. RUBLE

FARMINGTON

GIRLS GOLF ATHLETE OF THE YEAR

LANI YAMNITZ

BOYS GOLF ATHLETE OF THE YEAR

STE. GENEVIEVE HIGH SCHOOL • Shot career-low 42 in tri-match victory • Missed state qualifying cut by 2 strokes • Earned point at Farmington Match Play

WILL DUGAL

NORTH COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL • MAAA conference champion with 73 (+1) • NC Invitational medalist by four strokes • Class 3 state qualifier, fifth in district

REAGAN BRADLEY CENTRAL

BOYS

TENNIS

2021-2022 ALL PARKLAND TEAM

CHASE GLORE

MADDOX BRENNEKE

EVAN VEACH

WYATT BACH

POTOSI

FARMINGTON

BOYS TENNIS ATHLETE OF THE YEAR

PEYTON CHEEK

NORTH COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL • Part of district doubles championship pairing • Team snapped 17-match skid vs. Farmington • Raiders won first team district since 1999

NORTH COUNTY

FARMINGTON

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3-SPORT ATHLETES OF THE YEAR

JADE ROTH

FARMINGTON HIGH SCHOOL (VOLLEYBALL, BASKETBALL, TRACK & FIELD) • First Team all-MAAA basketball forward • Led 22-4 Knights to three tourney titles • Second Team all-MAAA volleyball middle • Top blocker for conference, district champs • Two-time state qualifier in high jump • MAAA and sectional high jump champion

AIDEN HEBERLIE

VALLE CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL (FOOTBALL, BASEBALL, BASKETBALL) • Three-time all-state football receiver • Averaged 17.7 yards per catch with 12 TD • All-state hoops forward for district champion • Averaged double-double throughout season • Multi-time all-state baseball outfielder • Helped Valle earn MAAA-best 25 wins

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