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TKEYNOTE SPEAKER TYLER CAMPBELL SHARES INSPIRING MESSAGE AT BEST PREPS BANQUET
STORY BY PHIL HICKS CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS
yler Campbell, the son of one of East Texas’ most decorated athletes, was the keynote speaker at the 11th annual ETVarsity Best Preps Awards ceremony in Longview.
Campbell grew up the son of one of the greatest running backs ever, but Tyler - youngest son of Pro Football Hall of Famer and University of Texas Heisman Trophy winner Earl Campbell - has made a name for himself, overcoming obstacles to inspire others.
Tyler was named for the city his father called home.
Tyler Campbell is now the sales manager for Earl Campbell Meat Products and is a motivational speaker.
After playing at Austin Westlake High School, Tyler first attended Pasadena City College in California before suffering an injury. He battled back and earned a scholarship to San Diego State.
Tyler played fullback for SDSU and soon was dealt another unforeseen challenge. He was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis during his junior year.
"Those of you who don't know what multiple sclerosis is, it's an autoimmune disease where lesions and plaques form on your brain and they inhibit your brain from sending messages to the rest of your body," Campbell in a previous interview. "Most people (diagnosed with MS) are confined to wheelchairs. I played college football with that disease because my teammates were depending on me and I wasn't about to let them down.
"I was one of the first people to play Division I college football with multiple sclerosis. A Campbell never quits."
An entrepreneur in his own right, Tyler was awarded the honor of becoming an Ambassador for The National MS Society at the age of 24 in 2011. He has been traveling the country as a professional speaker ever since. Tyler excels at delivering messages centered around how to overcome adversities that present themselves in the business world.
“My perspective on MS is different from most, for me it wasn’t a curse it was a gift. It gave me a platform to
serve others. This disease reminds me that I am to give life everything that I have today. For I know that tomorrow I could lose the functioning of my limbs. It's that simple. I help people figure out what fuels them. Once you do that, a person's mindset quickly shifts to a state of being that adversity cannot penetrate.”
Tyler and his wife Shana reside in Austin with their three children.
ELEVENTH ANNUAL BEST PREPS LONGVIEW CELEBRATES STUDENT ATHLETES
STORY BY JACK STALLARD
They are the best of the best, on the field, in the community and in the classroom.
Every student-athlete in East Texas puts in a certain number of practice and workout hours each week honing their crafts for athletic competition.
To make sure they remain eligible in their chosen sport or activity, those athletes must also make sure work is completed – usually at a high level - in the classroom.
A good number of those kids don’t stop there.
The communities they live in mean a lot to them, so they find time between practice, competition and studying to volunteer and serve their neighbors in hopes of making those communities stronger.
These young people should be recognized and applauded for their efforts, and 11 years ago the Longview News-Journal introduced Best Preps to do just that.
ETVarsity Best Preps, celebrating its 11th year in 2025, honors student-athletes who have excelled at a high level in all areas.
Coaches from participating schools were asked to submit nominations based on the studentathlete’s contributions to varsity athletics as well as their work in the classroom and in the community.
These athletes were required to have a GPA of 3.0 or better and to have verifiable community service or volunteer credentials of 10 or more hours in the current year.
Presenting sponsor for the event
is Baylor, Scott & White Spine & Joint.
Other major sponsors included: CHRISTUS Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Institute (Male and Female Athlete of the Year), East Texas Professional Credit Union (Red Carpet Sponsor), Longview Regional (Photo booth Sponsor), SIG/Ramey Insurance (Nominee Highlight) and Chick-fil-A (Marquee Sponsor).
Sponsors for sports awards are Eastman Credit Union (Football, Cheerleading), Baylor, Scott & White Spine & Joint (Boys and Girls Basketball), McDaniel’s Quality Body Works (Baseball), Longview Regional Medical Center (Boys and Girls Soccer), Chick-fil-A (Drill Team) and SIG/Ramey Insurance (Student Athletic Trainer).
Speciality awards sponsors are Baylor, Scott & White Spine & Joint (Heart and Desire and Sportsmanship), Jucys Taco (Going the Extra Mile, Kilgore College (Outstanding Academic Achievement) and SIG/Ramey Insurance (Inspiration)
Congratulations to our honored student-athletes and coaches. We are proud to recognize your hard work in all areas, and we thank you for providing a shining example to others in the community through your hard work, dedication and desire to help others.
And, finally, a special thanks to our ETVarsity Best Preps sponsors for continuing to support the young people of East Texas.
Stephanie has been an integral part of our sports medicine program for the past three years. She has a passion and drive ot help the athletes and other student trainers to be better on and off the field. All of the other student trainers look for her guidance and leadership. She has come to practice and games each day with a great attitude and willingness to get better each day.
Photo by Les Hassell/Longview News-Journal
WHAT HIS COACH SAID
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Kamdyn Scott
Photo by Les Hassell/Longview News-Journal
WHAT HER COACH SAID
This kid is always on the go. She plays several sports all year long all over the country and drives to Dallas twice a week for club practice. She helps with her niece and nephew who lives with them by cooking for them, bathing them and getting them ready for daycare each morning all the while being a Division I athlete who has been offered scholarships by UT Tyler and University of Denver. There is more to come as she is only a junior, and she also has a 103.94 GPA.
AZALEA CATERING COMPANY
AWARD FOR BOYS CROSS COUNTRY
Isaiah Martinez
PINE TREE HIGH SCHOOL
Photo by Les Hassell/Longview News-Journal
WHAT HIS COACH SAID
I have known Isaiah for six years, and it has been my pleasure to serve as his cross country coach. During this time, I watched Isaiah grow into an outstanding young man who excels in both his academic and athletic pursuits. Academically, he has a GPA of 3.364 unweighted, all of this while being in multiple activities and he is always the first to arrive and the last to leave. He is a three-year team captain, a state qualifier, a three-time regional qualifier and a district champion. His compassion
Addison Hatchett
HALLSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
WHAT HER COACH SAID
Addison has made history as Hallsville’s first female cross country runner to qualify for the state meet all four years, setting a new standard of excellence through her relentless work ethic and determination. She’s a fierce competitor and dedicated leader, and she pushes her teammates to be their best while fostering a culture of support and unity. Her impact extends beyond the course, as she exemplies sportsmanship, integrity, and perseverance, inspiring future generations of Hallsville runners. Addison’s legacy of hard work and leadership will leave a lasting mark on the program and the community for years to come.
AWARD FOR BOYS POWERLIFTING
Joe Ray
SABINE HIGH SCHOOL
Photo by Les Hassell/Longview News-Journal
WHAT HIS COACH SAID
I highly recommend Joe Ray as a candidate for anything or any opportunity that could be placed in front of him. I have been fortunate to coach this young man in the powerlifting program for four years. While a student athlete here at Sabine, he has personified many qualities that I have no doubt that he will one day be a successful individual and make a contribution to society. He has always been a leader on any team he has ever been on in my time here. There are times where he does not have to lead vocally, but just by doing the right thing. I would say he is one of the most reliable and dependable students on the Sabine High School campus.
Jayna Rucker
WHAT HER COACH SAID
Jayna is a multi-sport standout as well as an excellent student and community member. Jayna excels in powerlifting and is a tremendous leader in our program. She finished third in the state in the 198 pound class as a sophomore, and is approaching the 1,000-pound club in the 198 class this season as a junior. She has been named outstanding lifter at multiple meets, and hit her state automatic total at her first meet this season.
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BAYLOR, SCOTT & WHITE TEXAS SPINE & JOINT
AWARD FOR BOYS BASKETBALL
J.T. Smith
BECKVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
WHAT HIS COACH SAID
NOT PICTURED
Return Serve
AfterreviewingmyBiomechanics,the team of expertsin Sports Medicine personalized my rehabilitation. I’m abletojumpforward, backwardand do allthe movementsto competeatthe highestlevel.”Findthe right treatmenttoget youbackinthe game “
J.T. Smith is a servant leader who represents the town and community of Beckville the right way. He is in the top 10 percent of his grade and is a member of the National Honor Society. He is always positive with his teammates, and is a good leader on and off the floor. He leads by example and is a good student athlete to have in your program.
BAYLOR, SCOTT & WHITE TEXAS SPINE & JOINT AWARD FOR GIRLS BASKETBALL
Kate Dusek
WHITE OAK HIGH SCHOOL
Photo by Les Hassell/Longview News-Journal
Return Serve
AfterreviewingmyBiomechanics,the team of expertsin Sports Medicine personalized my rehabilitation. I’m abletojumpforward, backwardand do allthe movementsto competeatthe highestlevel.”Findthe right treatmenttoget youbackinthe game “
WHAT HER COACH SAID
There are not enough words to express how great of a leader and team captain Kate is, as she is the best example of a servant leader I have ever seen. She practices servant leadership on and off the court and in any and all teams and organizations she is a part of. Kate genuinely puts the team before herself, makes sure what she does and how she acts and reacts does not compromise the team’s success and shows up for her teammates in whatever way they need in that moment. It has truly been a pleasure to have the opportunity to coach Kate, and there will be big shoes to fill once she graduates.
MCDANIEL'S QUALITY BODY WORKS AWARD FOR BASEBALL
Drew Flores
LONGVIEW HIGH SCHOOL
Photo by Richie Rossouw/Thunder Media
WHAT HIS COACH SAID
Drew Flores has caught every game for the Lobos since he entered Longview High School as a freshman. I will never know all of Drew’s past coaches, and I probably won’t know all of Drew’s future coaches. But one thing I can guarantee is that Drew has or he will be that past coach’s or his future coach’s favorite player. The reason being is that Drew is the same guy every day. No matte rwhat is goin on around him or what is going on in his personal life, Drew is the same kid daily. He’s talented, solid and respectful. My father used to always tell me if a scout or recruiter arrives late to a game to watch me and there is no scoreboard present, he should never be able to tell the score of the game or how I am doing personally by my demeanor or body language. That statement holds more true for Drew than every kid I’ve ever coached or coached against.
SIG/RAMEY INSURANCE AWARD FOR SOFTBALL
Jacie Boothe
HENDERSON HIGH SCHOOL
Photo by Les Hassell/Longview News-Journal
WHAT HER COACH SAID
Jacie is an extremely talented athlete. She is a leader for us on and off the field. Jacie excels in the classroom as a straight A student taking honors courses, and she is enrolled in dual credit courses. She has already accepted and has committed to play for LSU-Alexandria. Along with her academics and athletics, Jacie volunteers in the community, speaks at public events and helps lead our FCA huddle.
PELTIER FORD
AWARD FOR BOYS TRACK & FIELD
Samson Black
SABINE HIGH SCHOOL
WHAT HIS COACH SAID
Sam is one of the hardest workers I have ever met. He is committed to his craft, and has a passion to throw. He helps other throwers within our program become better. He has competed at the state level the last two seasons in discus and shot put last year. He was regional champion in both in 2024.
Photo by Les Hassell/Longview News-Journal
PELTIER FORD AWARD FOR GIRLS TRACK & FIELD
Peyton Hunter
GLADEWATER HIGH SCHOOL
Photo by Les Hassell/Longview News-Journal
WHAT HER COACH SAID
Peyton is an exceptional student athlete nominee due to her unwavering dedication to both academics and track and field. With a strong track record of leadership, she has demonstrated a commitment to making a meaningful impact, whether through volunteer work or extracurricular activities. Her passion for track and field drives her ambition to excel, and she consistently pushes herself to achieve her goals. Peyton’s work ethic, resilience and eagerness to contribute to the craft make her the ideal recipient for this opportunity.
MARSHALL HIGH SCHOOL
WHAT HIS COACH SAID
Austen is a nominee based on multiple characteristics, and it all starts with his leadership. He has shown leadership qualities by motivating his teammates in the good and bad. He has taken initiative during games that has helped his team get multiple wins. Austin has overcome challenges and adversity, when we are down in games he leads the team to continue to work hard whether the outcome is good or bad.
Abigayle Fisher
WHAT HER COACH SAID
Abby exemplifies all the qualities of the complete student/athlete. She excels academically, ranking in the top 10% of her senior class. Abby has exceeded in volleyball and soccer, and has captained her teams in volleyball and soccer. Abby carries a positive attitude, confidence and intensity and shares them with her teammates.
Photo by Les Hassell/Longview News-Journal
EAST TEXAS PROFESSIONAL CREDIT UNION
AWARD FOR BOYS GOLF
CALE PRESTON
CARTHAGE HIGH SCHOOL
WHAT HIS COACH SAID
Cale is an excellent student and a great athlete. Cale plays four different sports, and is one of the hardest working kids I have coaches. Cale’s ability to perform at a high level while having to split practice time is impressive. He will continue his academic and athletic career on the golf team at Henderson State University this fall.
EAST TEXAS PROFESSIONAL CREDIT UNION AWARD FOR GIRLS GOLF
CHANNING MULLER
Photo by Les Hassell/Longview News-Journal
WHAT HER COACH SAID
Channing is as good a student/ athlete as I’ve ever coached. She does so much at our school. She has lettered all four years in cheer, has been all star cast for multiple years in One Act Play as well as worked with the Shakespeare Festival during the summer. She has been to regionals in powerlifting all four years, been to regionals the last two years in golf and is ranked eighth in her class. She has a positive personality, a crazy good work ethic and cares deeply for others.
NEW DIANA HIGH SCHOOL
TRINITY SCHOOL OF TEXAS
WHAT HIS COACH SAID
Henry is a very passionate tennis player who works hard to perfect his craft. White displaying his intensity on the court, he also shows great sportsmanship. Henry is a great scholar in the classroom and sets a good example for the younger tennis players at our school.
Photo by Les Hassell/Longview News-Journal
Evans
HAWKINS HIGH SCHOOL
WHAT HER COACH SAID
Jentri has played tennis every year in high school, advancing to regionals every year. She is able to play singles and doubles, and covers the court well. She is a multi-sport athlete, excelling in all and advancing to the state track meet in the 300 hurdles, advancing to the state cross country meet and is a starter for the baskeball and volleyball teams. She is a quiet leader, often gaining respect by her actions alone. Highly athletic, coachable, gives 100% effort, show great sportsmanship and is well-liked by her teammates and coaches. She plays the game the right way, no matter what sport it is.
AWARD FOR BOYS SWIMMING
Jason Hubbard
LONGVIEW HIGH SCHOOL
Photo by Les Hassell/Longview News-Journal
WHAT HIS COACH SAID
Jason is a hard-working, dedicated young man who strives to do his best not only in the pool and classroom, but also in the community serving others. Jason is a Lobo swim team captain and team motivator who always has time for his teammates. Jason is a district medalist and top eight regional finisher in varsity swimming the last three years and is set to graduate in the top 5% of his class. Jason is a role model to his team with his dedication to the swim team, the classroom and his community.
AWARD FOR GIRLS SWIMMING
Alexis Hallan
Photo by Les Hassell/Longview News-Journal
WHAT HER COACH SAID
Alexis is a dedicated leader and team captain. For the past three years, she has consistently qualified for the regional swim meet in Houston, showcasing exceptional talent and determination in the pool. As a role model for teammates, Alexis exemplifies hard work, perseverance and a passion for competitive swimming.
EASTMAN CREDIT UNION
Mackenzie Robinson
PINE TREE HIGH SCHOOL
Photo by Les Hassell/Longview News-Journal
WHAT HER COACH SAID
She is our nominee because she has demonstrated grace, patience, passion and compassion throughout the time I have had the privilege of knowing her. To say she is an athlete that every coach would want to have is an understatement. She is a 4-year member of our program and a 3-year member of our varsity team. She consistently puts the needs and reputation of the teams she represents before her own feelings. This past summer she was selected as an All American cheerleader, and was invited to try out for the UCA staff at the conclusion of her senior year. She not only excels on the track and in the gym, but also in the classroom. She takes AP and Dual Credit classes and is currently in the top 20 of her graduation class. She is always the first person to step up and volunteer and always the last one there helping to clean up. She is willing to try anything we ask and teach others that are struggling. She works harder than I have experienced in peers her age and makes our team better.
FISHING
Griffin Antunes
WHAT
HIS COACH SAID
Griffin was instrumental in the development of the fishing team in Henderson. He has taken on the leadership rol. He is an avid and competitive angler. He fishes the Ultimate High School Fishing Trail as well as the Texas Bass Nation Trail and has several top five finishes in his high school fishing career.
Photo by Les Hassell/Longview News-Journal
CHICKFILA AWARD FOR DRILL TEAM Ava Langford
GLADEWATER HIGH SCHOOL
Photo by Les Hassell/Longview News-Journal
WHAT HER COACH SAID
Ava has been a Honeybear for four years and has held an officer position for two years. She is currently the captain. She has done an amazing job leading the team. She is a varsity basketball player, and has been Gladewater’s Chamber of Commerce representative for the Yamboree. She has volunteered her time in six dance workshops for the Honeybears, and has volunteered for the Special Needs Olympics and Prom. She has been the Lions Club and Rotary Club Student of the Month. She works as a babysitter for several families in the spring and summer.
BAYLOR, SCOTT & WHITE TEXAS SPINE & JOINT AWARD FOR HEART AND DESIRE
Tavarus Williams
NEW DIANA HIGH SCHOOL
Photo by Les Hassell/Longview News-Journal
Return Serve
AfterreviewingmyBiomechanics,the team of expertsin Sports Medicine personalized my rehabilitation. I’m abletojumpforward, backwardand do allthe movementsto competeatthe highestlevel.”Findthe right treatmenttoget youbackinthe game “
WHAT HIS COACH SAID
Tavarus has been dealt a “less than good” hand in life. He does not and has not lived with his parents full-time for years. He lives with cousins, and they all stay at a few different houses in the community. He rarely sees his parents, but still comes to school each day with a positive attitude and a smile on his face. He is one of the brightest kids I have been around in my career, constantly making sure our football schemes are correct. Bottom line, he is one of my favorite student-athletes in my entire career.
COACH OF THE YEAR AWARD
Scott Surratt
CARTHAGE HIGH SCHOOL
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ABOUT COACH SURRATT
The Carthage football team, as it usually does, opened the 2024 season ranked No. 1 – sporting a big bull’s eye and getting every opponent’s best shot throughout the season.
After opening the year with a loss to Kilgore –which played for the Class 4A Division I state title – Carthage reeled off 15 straight wins and captured the Class 4A Division II championship.
The state title was the 10th for Surratt, who has never lost in the state title game and has more state championships than playoff losses (8).
Surratt will head into the 2025 season with a career coaching record of 234-31.
ATHLETIC DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR AWARD Jacob Holder PINE TREE HIGH SCHOOL
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ABOUT COACH HOLDER
Jacob Holder is originally from Rowlett. He played football at Quachita Baptist University, and began his teaching and coaching career at Rockwall High School in 2006. He came to Pine Tree in 2019 after stints as defensive coordinator at Mount Vernon, defensive backs coach at Grapevine and defensive coordinator at North Forney. Pine Tree’s athletic teams have enjoyed incredible success during the 2024-2025 school year.
The boys and girls cross country teams both won varsity and JV district championships, with the boys varsity team placing third at regionals and fourth at state. Fall tennis enjoyed its best season in 15 years.
In football, the Pirates were bi-district champions, tied for the most wins in school history and had the best overall season since 1976 and was ranked in the top 10 statewide for most of the year.
Girls basketball reached the playoffs for the first time in eight seasons, and every girls team – seventh, eighth, ninth, JV and varsity had winning records.
Boys basketball reached the playoffs for the first time in seven years, earning a bi-district title for the first time in 17 seasons and advanced to the third round of the playoffs for the first time since 1998.
Boys and girls soccer both advanced to the playoffs, and powerlifting qualified 28 for regionals and six for state.
The book is still out on baseball, softball, golf, spring tennis and track.
JUCYS TACO AWARD FOR GOING THE EXTRA MILE Celson James GILMER HIGH SCHOOL
Photo by Les Hassell/Longview News-Journal
WHAT HIS COACH SAID
Our boys cross country team has not been at the top in terms of team standings in years. He has made it his personal mission to buy in with his coach to help change that. He has gone to guys and has gotten them to come out for the team. I would have a new guy at practice almost every day for a few weeks, all because of Celson. He would have his mom up at 5 a.m. going to three different houses to pick guys up to get to practice at 5:50 a.m. He wold take it upon himself to get them extra training on the weekends because he knew there were behind coming out in the middle of the season. His love for his team and his dedication is unmatched. I can’t say enough about this young man’s effort to improve Gilmer’s boys cross country.
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KILGORE COLLEGE
AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT ACADEMICS
Sydney Singh
LONGVIEW HIGH SCHOOL
WHAT HER COACH SAID
Sydney is No. 3 out of 491 in her class. She has been the No. 1 girl on our team for three years. She is the most dedicated girl student I have ever had. Her commitment to her studies, volunteering and tennis are tremendous. I can honestly say I have never had someone so dedicated in those areas.
Photo by Les Hassell/Longview News-Journal
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BAYLOR, SCOTT & WHITE TEXAS SPINE & JOINT AWARD FOR SPORTSMANSHIP
Alaya Scoggins
HAWKINS HIGH SCHOOL
WHAT HER COACH SAID
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Return Serve
AfterreviewingmyBiomechanics,the team of expertsin Sports Medicine personalized my rehabilitation. I’m abletojumpforward, backwardand do allthe movementsto competeatthe highestlevel.”Findthe right treatmenttoget youbackinthe game “
Alaya is a hard-working young lady. She has an unwavering commitment for success. Alaya tore her ACL during her junior year of basketball season and was told she would not be back for eight months. But she was dedicated and passionate enough about playing volleyball. Because of her work ethic and passion, she was able to complete her rehab and was released to return to play about 6-8 weeks sooner than expected. She is a great leader. She leads vocally and by example and exemplifies what it means to be a Lady Hawk.
EAST TEXAS PROFESSIONAL CREDIT UNION AWARD FOR COMMUNITY EXCELLENCE
Lacey Wilson
GILMER HIGH SCHOOL
Photo by Les Hassell/Longview News-Journal
WHAT HER COACH SAID
Lacey is the epitome of everything a studentathlete, captain and leader should be. She is a leader not only on the volleyball court as a captain, but also in the classroom as she is our valedictorian. Volunteer and community service includes Texas Bluebonnet Girls State, American Legion Auxiliary – Citizen and Delegate where she gathered with 600 young women to learn about the duties, privileges and responsibilities of being an American citizen. Volunteer with team-sanctioned “Little Bumpers” volleyball program 12 hours per week for 14 weeks a year. She has earned AP Scholar with Distinction status and is a National Merit Commended Scholar, and as a member of the Deuces Club she has worked with club members to provide a safe school experience for classmates with developmental disabilities.
CHRISTUS ORTHOPEDICS AND SPORTS MEDICINE INSTITUTE MALE ATHLETE OF THE YEAR AWARD
Jayden Sanders
KILGORE HIGH SCHOOL
WHAT HIS COACH SAID
Jayden is the epitome of a student-athlete. He excels in the classroom with a 3.75 GPA and is ranked in the top 15% of his class. He is a member of the National Honor Society. On the field, he is an all-district wide receiver and all-state defensive back. Jayden is a 3-year letterman in football, a four-year letterman in basketball and also competes in track. Jayden volunteers his time giving back to the youth of Kilgore. He mentors young students weekly and has served on back-to-school drives that provide school supplies for students across the Kilgore area. Sanders, who has signed with the University of Michigan, was the district MVP in football with 54 catches for 954 yards and 11 touchdowns on offense and 35 tackles, three interceptions and 14 pass breakups on defense. He was also named MVP of the district in basketball.
Photo by Les Hassell/Longview News-Journal
CHRISTUS ORTHOPEDICS AND SPORTS MEDICINE INSTITUTE FEMALE ATHLETE OF THE YEAR AWARD
Kamdyn Scott TATUM HIGH SCHOOL
Les Hassell/Longview News-Journal
WHAT HER COACH SAID
This kid is always on the go. She plays several sports all year long all over the country and drives to Dallas twice a week for club practice. She helps with her niece and nephew who lives with them by cooking for them, bathing them and getting them ready for daycare each morning all the while being a Division I athlete who has been offered scholarships by UT Tyler and University of Denver. There is more to come as she is only a junior, and she also has a 103.94 GPA. She was named MVP of the district in volleyball after finishing with 612 kills, 28 assists, 74 blocks, 367 digs and 74 aces and shared district MVP honors in basketball after averaging 18 points, eight rebounds, 4.4 steals, 2.4 assists and three blocks per game.
PELTIER FORD INSPIRATION AWARD
Camryn Milam
TATUM HIGH SCHOOL
Photo by Jack Stallard/Longview News-Journal
WHAT HER COACH SAID
This athlete’s discipline and integrity have always been apparent on in the classroom, on the court or on the field. She’s the player that always leads by example, and is sure to hold her teammates accountable while doing so. This player does things the right way, and goes 100% while doing so. She knows the standards. There is a reason this player can bat .600 and hit two home runs in one inning. The countless reps and unseen extra hours of putting in work after practices is a testament ot her dedication. A more specific testament would be how she, just days after a season-ending injury last year, was on a bucket hitting off a tee to prepare for this season. An athlete like this one is hard to come by, and would never let a small setback get in the way of her goals.
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2025 award nominees
“CHAMPIONS KEEP PLAYING UNTIL THEY GET IT RIGHT.”
BILLIE JEAN KING
Jolie Ballard NEW DIANA HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS BASKETBALL
Bethany Baltes LONGVIEW HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS BASKETBALL
Katie Barber HAWKINS HIGH SCHOOL CHEERLEADING
Taydem Barker TATUM HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS GOLF
Jacqueline Barrera PINE TREE HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS BASKETBALL
Elizabeth Beason KILGORE HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS GOLF
Jayla Beecham LONGVIEW HIGH SCHOOL DRILL TEAM
Tanner Beets KILGORE HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL
Myles Bradley SABINE HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL
Kayne Brantley HENDERSON HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL
Nola Broadus MARSHALL HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS GOLF
Taylor Burkhart PINE TREE HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL
Luciano Brizuela KILGORE HIGH SCHOOL BOYS TRACK & FIELD
Scotty Breitenberg WHITE OAK HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL
Tyranny Bridges TATUM HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS POWERLIFTING
Emerson Brown SPRING HILL HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS TRACK & FIELD
Reid Bryant HALLSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL BOYS TENNIS
Reese Burgess KILGORE HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS SOCCER
Ayanna Burroughs BECKVILLE HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS BASKETBALL GIRLS TRACK & FIELD
Brody Callens WHITE OAK HIGH SCHOOL BOYS GOLF
PICTURED
Carly Chadwick PINE TREE HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL
Benito Castro PINE TREE HIGH SCHOOL BOYS POWERLIFTING
Lucas Cano GILMER HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL
Elizabeth Corbitt SPRING HILL HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS BASKETBALL
Victor Cantellano TATUM HIGH SCHOOL BOYS CROSS COUNTRY
Olivia Carder NEW DIANA HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY
Ben Carlile MARSHALL HIGH SCHOOL BOYS CROSS COUNTRY
David Carlisle MARSHALL HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL
Marcus Castillo WEST RUSK HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL
James Castle TRINITY SCHOOL OF TEXAS BOYS SOCCER
Matthew Cates PINE TREE HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL FOOTBALL
Kade Chappell HALLSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL
Jayson Clark MARSHALL HIGH SCHOOL BOYS POWERLIFTING
Addison Collins TRINITY SCHOOL OF TEXAS CHEERLEADING
Troy Conley HAWKNS HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL BOYS POWERLIFTING
Clayton Courington TRINITY SCHOOL OF TEXAS BOYS BASKETBALL
Aili Coverston LONGVIEW HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL
Nicholas D'Souza TATUM HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL
Hayes Daugbjerg PINE TREE HIGH SCHOOL BOYS GOLF
Ryder Davidson BECKVILLE HIGH SCHOOL BOYS POWERLIFTING
PICTURED
Brody Downs
Avery Drever TRINITY SCHOOL OF TEXAS VOLLEYBALL
Katelyn
Abigayle
Chase Everitt HENDERSON HIGH SCHOOL BOYS GOLF
Drew Flores
Kaysen Foster TATUM HIGH SCHOOL
Sarah Cate Freeman TRINITY SCHOOL OF TEXAS GIRLS TRACK & FIELD
Eryka Furlong PINE TREE HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS SOCCER
Angel Gaona SABINE HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS SOCCER
Aiden Harris BACKVILLE HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL FOOTBALL
Addison Hatchett HALLSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS TRACK & FIELD
Tristan Harris BECKVILLE HIGH SCHOOL BOYS CROSS COUNTRY
Maddie Green ORE CITY HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS BASKETBALL GIRLS TENNIS
Briley Hopkins HALLSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS GOLF
Jason Hubbard LONGVIEW HIGH SCHOOL BOYS SWIMMING
ISAIAH HORTON LONGVIEW HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL
Mikah Good TATUM HIGH SCHOOL CHEERLEADING
Kamryn Gore SPRING HILL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT ATHLETIC TRAINER
Mary Claire Hilton LONGVIEW HIGH SCHOOL CHEERLEADING
Keira George TATUM HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT ATHLETIC TRAINER
Riley Gonzalez LONGVIEW HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS SWIMMING
Olivia Goodman PINE TREE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT ATHLETIC TRAINER
De'Trevyon Goudeau MARSHALL HIGH SCHOOL BOYS TRACK & FIELD
Dakota Greene WHITE OAK HIGH SCHOOL BOYS TRACK & FIELD
Landry Griffith SABINE HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS POWERLIFTING
Danica Herrera WHITE OAK HIGH SCHOOL CHEERLEADING
Hannah Hester BECKVILLE HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL
Kennedy Hollins LONGVIEW HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS SOCCER
Alexis Hallan HALLSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL GIRS SWIMMING
Jeremiah Hudson SABINE HIGH SCHOOL BOYS TENNIS
Kylee Hunter KILGORE HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS BASKETBALL
Judson Illingworth MARSHALL HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL
Taylor Jacobs TATUM HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS TENNIS
Makyah Jimmerson GILMER HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS BASKETBALL
Klayton Ingram CARTHAGE HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL
Sam Jackson LONGVIEW HIGH SCHOOL BOYS GOLF
Cole Jackson WEST RUSK HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL
Kristina Jackson HENDERSON HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL
Triniti Jackson LONGVIEW HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL
Ahjia James MARSHALL HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS POWERLIFTING VOLLEYBALL
Nevaeh James MARSHALL HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS TRACK & FIELD
DaNaucia Johnson LONGVIEW HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS TRACK & FIELD
Caitlyn Jones TATUM HIGH SCHOOL DRILL TEAM
Brie Jones GILMER HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL
Carter Jones TATUM HIGH SCHOOL BOYS TRACK & FIEILD
Kinsey Kersh HENDERSON HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS GOLF
RYAN KNOX MARSHALL HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL
Carlisle Land LONGVIEW HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY
Ava Langford GLADEWATER HIGH SCHOOL DRILL TEAM
Elle Litchenburg KILGORE HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL
Jaidyn Marshall WHITE OAK HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL
Sadie Loftis SABINE HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY
Isabella Mata WEST RUSK HIGH SCHOOL CHEERLEADING VOLLEYBALL
Katherine Leonard ORE CITY HIGH SCHOOL CHEERLEADING
Tasiyah Lewis GILMER HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS TRACK & FIELD
Elijah Lloyd LONGVIEW HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL
Abby Lobue WHITE OAK HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS TENNIS
Tyhia Mack SPRING HILL HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL
Levi Mackey SPRING HILL HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL
Mariana Maldonado TATUM HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS SOCCER
Rachel Malloy PINE TREE HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS POWERLIFTING
Vincent Marshall WEST RUSK HIGH SCHOOL BOYS GOLF
Bridge Martin SPRING HILL HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL
Ryan Martin LONGVIEW HIGH SCHOOL BOYS POWERLIFTING
Anna Martin SPRING HILL HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS TENNIS
Paulin Martinez WEST RUSK HIGH SCHOOL BOYS CROSS COUNTRY
Jaxsen Ludlow WHITE OAK HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL
Aubrey Mattheis CARTHAGE HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS TENNIS
Addison McClanahan WHITE OAK HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL
NOT PICTURED
Reed Morris
Karlee
Channing Muller
Mattye Moore
Braidan Mooney
RUSK HIGH SCHOOL BASS FISHING
Cade Moore
Aaliyah
Mackenzie
Aylin Rocha WEST RUSK HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL
Keelie Roper SABINE HIGH SCHOOL CHEERLEADING GIRLS TENNIS
Darron Pair PINE TREE HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL
Jase Reasoner WEST RUSK HIGH SCHOOL BOYS TRACK & FIELD Nathaniel Roberts LONGVIEW HIGH SCHOOL BOYS TENNIS
Grace Pratt WHITE OAK HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT ATHLETIC TRAINER
Melanie Perez GLADEWATER HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS TENNIS
Jorden Prince BECKVILLE HIGH SCHOOL BOYS TRACK & FIELD
Abigail Rgoyta Hernandez MARSHALL HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY
Kason Powell HALLSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL BOYS GOLF
Kaidn Robinson CARTHAGE HIGH SCHOOL BOYS CROSS COUNTRY
Zeshaun Reed HENDERSON HIGH SCHOOL BOYS TRACK & FIELD
Chloe Petty WEST RUSK HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS TRACK & FIELD
Caleb Peurifoy SPRING HILL HIGH SCHOOL BOYS TENNIS
Joe Ray SABINE HIGH SCHOOL BOYS POWERLIFTING
Brooke Pevey LONGVIEW HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS GOLF
Easton Pena ORE CITY HIGH SCHOOL BOYS TENNIS
Chris Resendiz PINE TREE HIGH SCHOOL BOYS SOCCER
Autumn Rhodes SABINE HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS BASKETBALL DRILL TEAM
Michael Smith LONGVIEW HIGH SCHOOL BOYS SOCCER
Sydney Singh LONGVIEW HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS TENNIS
Grace Rucker HENDERSON HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS SOCCER
Carlee Smale WHITE OAK HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS POWERLIFTING
Taetum Smith HAWKINS HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS BASKETBALL VOLLEYBALL
Jac Shrontz BECKVILLE HIGH SCHOOL CHEERLEADING
Ava Smith NEW DIANA HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL
Kinsey Sharpless HALLSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL CHEERLEADING
Cooper Shipman KILGORE HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL
Kylie Smith BECKVILLE HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY
Madelynn Shoemaker HALLSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS TENNIS
Kelsey Roys SABINE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT ATHLETIC TRAINER
Karsyn Stover KILGORE HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL
Gracey Struwe BECKVILLE HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL
Gracie Sumner GLADEWATER HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS TENNIS
Ally Tatum WHITE OAK HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS TRACK & FIELD
Camryn Tatum SABINE HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL
Dalton Taylor SABINE HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL BOYS BASKETBALL
Kullin Tavarez WEST RUSK HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL
cayden tatum TATUM HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL
“NEVER SAY NEVER BECAUSE LIMITS, LIKE FEARS, ARE OFTEN JUST ILLUSIONS.”
- MICHAEL JORDAN
Lacey Wilson GILMER HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL
Andrew Wood KILGORE HIGH SCHOOL BOYS TENNIS
Jackson Wright KILGORE HIGH SCHOOL BOYS GOLF
Noah Weber SPRING HILL HIGH SCHOOL BOYS TRACK & FIELD
Jiyia Williams CARTHAGE HIGH SCHOOL CHEERLEADING
Cooper Tucker WHITE OAK HIGH SCHOOL BOYS CROSS COUNTRY
Mallory Tutt CARTHAGE HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL
Jacob Villasenor PINE TREE HIGH SCHOOL BOYS TRACK & FIELD
Angel Torres HENDERSON HIGH SCHOOL BOYS SOCCER
Tavarus Williams NEW DIANA HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL
Alex Werbeck GILMER HIGH SCHOOL CHEERLEADING
Bryanna Taylor LONGVIEW HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT ATHLETIC TRAINER
Ja'Kayla Teague CARTHAGE HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS BASKETBALL
Jennifer Wagner TRINITY SCHOOL OF TEXAS GIRLS GOLF
Mason Thompson GLADEWATER HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL BOYS TENNIS
COLLIN WHEAT WHITE OAK HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL
Cayson Wilkins SPRING HILL HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL
Canon Willeford NEW DIANA HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL
CONGRATS TO THE BEST PREPS WINNERS & NOMINEES
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Mattye Moore is Spring Hill's Best Preps nominee for softball.
Klayton Ingram is Carthage's Best Preps nominee for football.
Elijah Lloyd is Longview's Best Preps nominee for basketball.
Hayes Daugbjerg is Pine Tree's Best Preps nominee for golf.
Matt Cates is Pine Tree's Best Preps nominee for football.
Emerson Brown is Spring Hill's Best Preps nominee for track.
Abby Fisher is Spring Hill's Best Preps nominee for soccer.
Addison McClanahan is White Oak's Best Preps nominee for volleyball.
Tavarus Williams is New Diana's Best Preps nominee for football.
Noah Weber is Spring Hill's Best Preps nominee for track.
Carly Chadwick is Pine Tree's Best Preps nominee for volleyball.
Drew Flores is Longview's Best Preps nominee for baseball.
Ja'Cayden Bolden is Hallsville's Best Preps nominee for football.
JACOBHOLDER Athletic Director of theYear CONGRATULATIONS!
"Leadershipisnot aboutbeing in charge.It’sabout taking care of thoseinyourcharge."
—Simon Sinek
Your dedication,leadership, andcommitmenttoexcellence continuestoinspire.
Love, ThePirates!
Coach of the Year Scott Surratt
Congratulations on being selected as the Best Preps Coach of the Year and for making history being the only high school football coach to ever win State Championships in TEXAS!
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