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2022 LONGVIEW NEWS-JOURNAL BEST PREPS NOMINEES EASTMAN CREDIT UNION AWARD FOR FOOTBALL Longview - Christopher Clodfelter Pine Tree - Dallas Dixon Spring Hill - Brennan Ferguson Marshall - Buck Buchanan Hallsville - Carter Rogas White Oak - Sam Dusek Kilgore - Cason Cox Gilmer - Brandon Tennison Carthage - Camden Foster Tatum - Jackson Richardson Gladewater - Zachary Polanco Ore City - Brett Byrd Christian Heritage - Trey Stone

JOSE SANCHEZ LAW FIRM AWARD FOR VOLLEYBALL Longview - Anna Skinner Pine Tree - Mallory Armstrong Spring Hill - Mia Traylor Marshall - Emily Hill Hallsville - Mallory Pyle White Oak - Lexi Baker Kilgore - Ashton Vallery Gilmer - Kirsten Waller Carthage - Faith Kruebbe Tatum - Macy Brown Trinity - Payton Powers New Diana - LiAnn James Ore City - Jacee Burks St. Mary’s - Kassidy McCullough Union Grove - Avery Brooks Harmony - Jenci Seahorn

CASA FLORA AWARD FOR BOYS CROSS COUNTRY Longview - William Hilton Pine Tree - Joseph Cordova Spring Hill - Nick Bodenheimer Hallsville - Samuel Hawthorne White Oak - Adrian Pinson Kilgore - Christopher May Gilmer - Keenan Rigoulot Carthage - Luke Horton Tatum - Alan Chavez Gladewater - John Reynolds

ABC AUTO PARTS AWARD FOR GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY Longview - Abby Hilton Pine Tree - Mackenzie Burcham

Marshall - Sarah Jane Palmer Hallsville - Lily Soto White Oak - Morgan Benge Gilmer - Melody Chavez Carthage - Kipton Travis Tatum - Makensi Greenwood

M. ROBERTS DIGITAL AWARD FOR BOYS POWERLIFTING Longview - Jax Norman Pine Tree - Joseph Cordova Spring Hill - Samuel Shankles Hallsville - Hayden Branson Gilmer - Freddy Ponce Tatum - Jackson Richardson

M. ROBERTS DIGITAL AWARD FOR GIRLS POWERLIFTING Longview - Reagan Fleet Pine Tree - Chadea Gipson Spring Hill - Tatiana Castanos White Oak - Sidney Anderson Gilmer - Aariyana Webb Tatum - Baylea Densman

TEXAS BANK AND TRUST AWARD FOR BOYS BASKETBALL Longview - Isaiah Johnson Pine Tree - Devon Lewis Spring Hill - Easton Ballard Marshall - Campbell White Hallsville - David Ruff Gilmer - Caleb Dodd Carthage - Fredrick (Freddy) Lynch Tatum - Aidan Anthony Trinity - Dell Wickersham St. Mary’s - Dominic Tucker

TEXAS BANK AND TRUST AWARD FOR GIRLS BASKETBALL Longview - Iyanna Taylor Pine Tree - Jalen Scroggins Marshall - Kamryn Turner Hallsville - Heather Brown White Oak - Morgan Benge Kilgore - Kristen Kennel Gilmer - Madyson Tate Tatum - Trinity Edwards Trinity - Abby Reeves New Diana - Rylee Camp Christian Heritage - Campbell Laney Harmony - Lanie Trimble

LONGVIEW REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER AWARD FOR BASEBALL Longview - Connor Cox Pine Tree - Jonathan “Cruz” Cox Spring Hill - Marshall Lipsey Marshall - Garrett Cotten Hallsville - Matt Houston White Oak - Gavyn Jones Kilgore - Ryan Beddingfield Gilmer - Aaron Stanley Carthage - Todd Register Tatum - Mason Whiddon Gladewater - Tanner Gothard Ore City - Allen Nigreville Harmony - Cooper Wadding

FLOOD OUT RESTORATION AWARD FOR SOFTBALL Longview - Reagan Rios Pine Tree - Raquel Ramirez Spring Hill - Caylee Mayfield Marshall - Wendy Esquivel Hallsville - Mallory Pyle White Oak - Morgan Benge Kilgore - Cailey Brown Gilmer - Karlye Johnston Carthage - Jaycee Page Tatum - Trinity Edwards Union Grove - Sydney Chamberlain Harmony - Lanie Trimble

CLEAN CUT ROOFING AWARD FOR BOYS TRACK & FIELD

Hallsville - Avery Perkins White Oak - Lexi Baker Kilgore - Emily Beason Gilmer - Abbey Bradshaw Carthage - Dhasmin Hicks Tatum - Makensi Greenwood Trinity - Georgia Scott Gladewater - Kamryn Floyd Ore City - Jacee Burks Union Grove - Gracie Stanford Harmony - Jenci Seahorn

JOHNNY’S FLOORING OUTLET AWARD FOR BOYS SOCCER Longview - Chance Williams Pine Tree - Jose Rocha Spring Hill - Gersain Saenz Marshall - Yahir Casarez Hallsville - Zach Southard Kilgore - Adrian Herrera Carthage - Jacob Whatley Tatum - Alan Chavez Trinity - Owen Freeman

ABC AUTO PARTS AWARD FOR GIRLS SOCCER Longview - Isabella Hough Pine Tree - Monica Montoya Marshall - Samantha Quintanilla Hallsville - Carolyn Hale Kilgore - Laramie Cox Carthage - Melissa Salazar Tatum - Alex Gonzales Gladewater - Lexi Hart

CLEAN CUT ROOFING AWARD FOR BOYS GOLF

Longview - DeKalon Taylor Pine Tree - Keaten Griffen Marshall - Domar Roberson Hallsville - Cole Monroe White Oak - Colton Fears Kilgore - Matthew Tyeskie Gilmer - Eric Nelson Carthage - Brandon King Ore City - Dylan Campbell Union Grove - Sabetay Fernandez

Longview - Anthony Holyfield Pine Tree Hallsville - Nathan Williams Tatum - Jackson Richardson Trinity - Jack Taylor St. Mary’s - Blanton Mansfield Harmony - Brayden Bowin

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CLEAN CUT ROOFING AWARD FOR GIRLS GOLF

Longview - Aniah Stansell Pine Tree - Jalen Scroggins Spring Hill - Morgan Greenville Marshall - Alaila Allen

Longview - Lauren Fisher Pine Tree - Emily Smith Hallsville - Kinley Pessel White Oak - Emma Hill

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Gilmer - Chaney Soule Tatum - Hannah Marcott

DIAGNOSTIC CLINIC OF LONGVIEW AWARD FOR BOYS TENNIS Longview - Jake Chamberlain Pine Tree - Nikolas Roudkovski Spring Hill - Jace Jones Hallsville - Parker Brooks White Oak - Raul Guillen Kilgore - Kenneth Exline Carthage - Konnor Pace Tatum - Alan Chavez Trinity - Carson Jennings Gladewater - Michael Lewis Ore City - Colby Plasterer

DIAGNOSTIC CLINIC OF LONGVIEW AWARD FOR GIRLS TENNIS Longview - Gowri Rangu Pine Tree - Kelaila Kim Spring Hill - Kaylee Montgomery Marshall - Martha Gaspar Hallsville - Emma Rushing White Oak - Lexi Palmer Kilgore - Avery LeMaire Carthage - Abbye Funderburk Tatum - Francheska Galeazzi Trinity - Payton Powers New Diana - Rylee Camp Gladewater - Sydney Keller Ore City - Jacee Burks

M. ROBERTS MEDIA AWARD FOR BOYS SWIMMING Longview - Joshua “Joshko” Lipp Hallsville - Cameron Upchurch

M. ROBERTS MEDIA AWARD FOR GIRLS SWIMMING Longview - Gracie Ponder

EASTMAN CREDIT UNION AWARD FOR CHEERLEADING Longview - Randi Floyd White Oak - Lexi Baker Gilmer - Addisyn Montgomery Carthage - Makhai Lewis Tatum - Gentry Bean Trinity - Macy Cobb Ore City - Susie Lara

Best Preps salutes student-athletes

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fter two years of virtual ceremonies, the eighth annual Best Preps Awards returned to an in-person, live format.

We are so thankful and blessed to be able to honor student-athletes from East Texas who have excelled at a high level in all areas, and doing so in person made the evening even more special.

Coaches from participating schools were asked to submit nominations based on the student-athlete’s contributions athletically, in the classroom and in the community.

Nominees were required to be varsity athletes, 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.

The winners from each sport – football, volleyball, baseball, softball, golf, basketball, cross country, swimming, powerlifting, soccer, tennis, track and cheerleading – along with 10 speciality awards, were selected from those nominations.

Specialty awards this year included the Lynzee Ford Award for Heart & Desire, Extra Mile Award, Sportsmanship Award, Outstanding Achievement in Academics, Community Excellence Award, Male Athlete of the Year, Female Athlete of the Year, Inspiration Award, Athletic Director of the Year and Coach of the Year.

Congratulations to our honored student/athletes and coaches. We are proud to recognize you, and we thank you for providing a shining example to others in the community through your hard work, dedication and desire to help others.

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EASTMAN CREDIT UNION AWARD FOR FOOTBALL

christopher clodfelter LONGVIEW HIGH SCHOOL

WHAT HIS COACH SAID “Christopher Clodfelter joined our football program during his junior year, which happened to be during the pandemic. He worked extremely hard in the weight room, classroom and on the field to catch up and be a varsity football player. During his senior year, he sustained a knee injury that ended his playing career, but he was still a part of the team by helping with filming and whatever was needed of him.”

Eastman Credit Union Award winner for football, Longview High School’s Christopher Clodfelter, center, is pictured with Sarah Shelton, left, and guest speaker Dr. Alan Moye. (Jessica T. Payne/Longview News-Journal)

“Christopher was the scholastic award winner at our football banquet, as well as being named to the Texas High School Coaches Association academic all-state team. He also received the Frank Lebus and the Alvin Khoury scholarship award. He has been involved with numerous community service areas, including being the co-founder of a community crew that supports our community by providing clothing, food and fundraisers for various organizations.

He also volunteers at HealthSpan Ranch, where he supports events that provide funding for different organizations in the community. He helped set up a fundraiser for a local farmers market, which funds are used to help provide local homeless people with food and clothing. He is a member of the National Honor Society and the International Baccalaureate Program, and he plans to attend college and major in Biochemistry Pre-Med, and continue on to Medical School.”

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JOSE SANCHEZ LAW FIRM AWARD FOR VOLLEYBALL

emily hill MARSHALL HIGH SCHOOL

WHAT HER COACH SAID “Currently, she is ranked sixth in her class of 294 members. She manages several extra-curricular activities, including volleyball, National Honor Society, and student council, as well as competing on the UIL current issues and events team. If you know her, she is a very quiet natured girl, but [also] very competitive. She has always been a leader, but by example. This year, she stepped into a leadership role as a captain, and exceeded expectations. She faced uncomfortable situations as a vocal leader, and grew in result.”

Jose Sanchez Law Firm Award winner for volleyball, Marshall High School’s Emily Hill, center, is pictured with Jose Sanchez of Jose Sanchez Law Firm, left, and guest speaker Dr. Alan Moye. (Jessica T. Payne/Longview News-Journal)

“Her senior year, she and her teammates made history by winning the first ever playoff match in school history. She is willing to do the extra work that other athletes aren’t. I strongly encourage the girls in my program that don’t participate in other sports to run track in the offseason. She went through the entire track program for three consecutive years. I knew I could always count on her when matches got difficult because she knew how to overcome.

Wherever Emily goes in life, greatness will follow. Her passion and drive to succeed are rare. She truly is one in a million.”

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CASA FLORA AWARD FOR BOYS CROSS COUNTRY

samuel hawthorne HALLSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL

Casa Flora Award winner for boys cross country, Hallsville High School’s Samuel Hawthorne, left, is pictured with guest speaker Dr. Alan Moye.

(Jessica T. Payne/Longview News-Journal)

WHAT HIS COACH SAID “Sam is a very good athlete.

He is talented, competitive, hard-working, and dedicated.

But, the reason I can easily recommend Sam to receive this award is because of his character. He is very honest and trustworthy. He is encouraging and optimistic.

He is kind and supportive of his coaches and teammates.

He is very good at leading, and getting others motivated to achieve their best. Sam is very active in his church and youth group, and unashamed of his faith in God. He lives his life in a way that exemplifies his relationship with Christ.”

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ABC AUTO PARTS AWARD FOR GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY

melody chavez GILMER HIGH SCHOOL

WHAT HER COACH SAID “Melody is a kid that has had to work for everything she has gotten. She works in the evenings many nights after school with her mom. Sometimes until very late.

Yet, she is still up and at cross county at six the next day. Never complains and always smiling. She was a middle of the pack runner in junior high, and now has jumped up as one of our top runners on

varsity. She may not have quite the list of community service hours, but what time she can find, she would help anyone. Not all kids in her situation had this attitude.

Absolutely amazing young lady!”

Jack Stallard, center, recognizes nominees for the ABC Auto Parts Award for girls cross country at this year’s ETVarsity Best Preps. Gilmer High School’s Melody Chavez, not pictured, won the award. (Les Hassell/Longview News-Journal)

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TEXAS BANK AND TRUST AWARD FOR BOYS BASKETBALL

Easton Ballard SPRING HILL HIGH SCHOOL

WHAT HIS COACH SAID

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Sherry Gibbon, left, of Texas Bank and Trust accepts the Texas and Trust Bank Award for boys basketball winner, Spring Hill High School’s Easton Ballard. Gibbon is pictured with guest speaker Dr. Alan Moye. (Jessica T. Payne/Longview News-Journal)

“Easton was no doubt the glue to our team.

He is a leader on and off the field, and was vitally important to the structure of our team.

Easton is thoroughly dependable and reliable. He provides any service requested of our program to the best of his ability, and with maximum effort.

He is truly one of the great ones, and our program will miss him tremendously.”

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TEXAS BANK AND TRUST AWARD FOR GIRLS BASKETBALL

Jalen Scroggins PINE TREE HIGH SCHOOL

Texas Bank and Trust Award winner for basketball girls, Pine Tree High School’s Jalen Scroggins, center, is pictured with Sherry Gibbon of Texas Bank and Trust, left, and guest speaker Dr. Alan Moye. (Jessica T. Payne/Longview News-Journal)

WHAT HER COACH SAID “In our program, we have a yearly award called the “Finish Empty” award. This award is given to a kid that exemplifies what it means to literally give everything you have on the court no matter the circumstances.

Jalen earned this award this year. She is the type of kid that you will never have to ask her to play harder or give you more. She did not play basketball last year, and has dreams of playing volleyball in college, but she decided to play this year because she knew she would help the team out by playing. Literally a coach’s dream!”

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LONGVIEW REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER CHRIS DAVIS AWARD FOR BASEBALL

Tanner Gothard GLADEWATER HIGH SCHOOL

WHAT HIS COACH SAID

“Tanner is my Best Preps nominee because he is what every little kid and ball player should inspire

to be. He is always the first one to practice and the last one to leave. Not only is he my number one pitcher, but Tanner is also the number

one student in his 2022 class. He is a role model on and off the field.”

Gladewater High School’s Tanner Gothard won the Longview Regional Medical Center Chris Davis Award for baseball. Pictured from left are Dr. Todd Stewart, Crystal Thornton, Tanner Gothard, guest speaker Dr. Alan Moye, Steve Gordon, and Travis Sisson.

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FLOOD OUT RESTORATION AWARD FOR SOFTBALL

Morgan Benge WHITE OAK HIGH SCHOOL

WHAT HER COACH SAID

Flood Out Restoration Award winner for softball, White Oak High School’s Morgan Benge, center, is pictured with Wes and Julie Markum, left, and guest speaker Dr. Alan Moye. (Jessica T. Payne/Longview News-Journal)

“Morgan is probably the hardest working athlete I’ve had the privilege to coach, and her drive and intensity is off the charts. She is a four-year starter for our softball team as a pitcher and outfielder, and has been a huge part of our success the last four years. Morgan is also an outstanding leader, and does a great job of encouraging teammates, while still holding them accountable when they slack off. She is an inspiration to me as a coach to raise the bar every day, and push myself and our team to greatness.”

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CLEAN CUT ROOFING AWARD FOR BOYS TRACK & FIELD

Matthew Tyeskie KILGORE HIGH SCHOOL

WHAT HIS COACH SAID

“Matthew participates year round in several events with KMWA (Kilgore’s Men and Women Alliance) to provide support for the Kilgore community, especially the African American community.

Matthew loves to greet the little kids at the district’s elementary school as they arrive at school every morning.”

Clean Cut Roofing Award winner for boys track & field, Kilgore High School’s Matthew Tyeskie, left, is pictured with guest speaker Dr. Alan Moye.

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CLEAN CUT ROOFING AWARD FOR GIRLS TRACK & FIELD

Georgia Scott TRINITY SCHOOL OF TEXAS

WHAT HER COACH SAID

Clean Cut Roofing Award winner for girls track & field, Trinity School of Texas’ Georgia Scott, center, is pictured with M. Roberts Media Vice President of Technology and Marketing Bret Jacomet, left, and guest speaker Dr. Alan Moye.

(Jessica T. Payne/Longview News-Journal)

“Not only is Georgia a three-event state champion, she is [also] a leader. She spends time helping the younger team members learn how to triple jump, long jump, and use starting blocks. During others’ events, she is present consistently [and] helping them achieve their goals. She is always there encouraging her teammates in everything they do, even when they are competing against her.”

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JOHNNY’S FLOORING OUTLET AWARD FOR BOYS SOCCER

Jacob Whatley CARTHAGE HIGH SCHOOL

WHAT HIS COACH SAID “Jacob has started since his freshman year and, after losing a strong senior class last year, he stepped up as the leader and heartbeat of our team and program. Despite being starting goalkeeper his freshman and sophomore year, I asked him to be selfless and move to the midfielder position because of his hard work to maximize his athletic ability and his understanding of the game, and Jacob didn’t blink at this request. Eventually, we put him back in goal because that was what our team needed again. He didn’t blink an eye.

He just went to work.”

Johnny’s Flooring Outlet Award winner for boys soccer, Carthage High School’s Jacob Whatley, center, is pictured with Johnny Land of Johnny’s Flooring Outlet, left, and guest speaker Dr. Alan Moye. (Jessica T. Payne/Longview News-Journal)

“Jacob’s fight in goal gave our team energy many times in games. Jacob has amassed 514 saves in three seasons, has earned all-region honors, all-district honors, and has been academic all-district. Jacob leads our program through hard work, commitment on and off the field to being the best version of himself, has embraced being a more vocal leader this season, and helped mentor many young players, including taking great pride in working with our JV goalkeeper and seeing him grow this season. He is the heartbeat of our team, one of the finest young men I’ve gotten to coach, and is truly representative of all the characteristics of a ETVarsity Best Preps Nominee.”

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ABC AUTO PARTS AWARD FOR GIRLS SOCCER

Isabella Hough LONGVIEW HIGH SCHOOL

WHAT HER COACH SAID

ABC Auto Parts Award winner for girls soccer, Longview High School’s Isabella Hough, left, is pictured with guest speaker Dr. Alan Moye.

(Jessica T. Payne/Longview News-Journal)

“Izzy is the glue that holds this team together. In my over 30 years of coaching soccer, I have never had a captain that was this valuable to the team. She leads this team in word and deed. No one has worked harder all year, and encouraged every player to reach their potential. Izzy is like having another coach on the field. Her work off the field is just as impressive this year in all organizations she is a member of and her community service. Also, Izzy is a superior student, as she is currently ranked number 12 out of a class with 436 students.”

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CLEAN CUT ROOFING AWARD FOR BOYS GOLF

Brayden Bowin HARMONY HIGH SCHOOL

WHAT HIS COACH SAID

“Brayden is truly a fully committed outstanding young man that has excelled in many aspects of his high school years. He is an extremely bright individual that has scored a 34 on his ACT composite, National Merit Commended Scholar, 4.0 GPA, salutatorian, and academic all-state elite team.”

Clean Cut Roofing Award winner for boys golf, Harmony High School’s Brayden Bowin, left, is pictured with guest speaker Dr. Alan Moye.

(Jessica T. Payne/Longview News-Journal)

“Not to mention that he has participated in football all four years of high school, was second-team all-district [in] 11th and 12th [grade], district champion in golf in both his junior and senior year, also competed on FFA homesite and quiz bowl teams, and was a delegate for the state convention. Brayden is also a member of FCA and LDS church priesthood quorum. He is an exceptional golfer, and has his goal of becoming the next state champion on the 3A level. He won three of the six tournaments he played in, while shooting in the 70’s in all but two.”

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CLEAN CUT ROOFING AWARD FOR GIRLS GOLF

Kinley Pessel HALLSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL

WHAT HER COACH SAID

“Kinley is an awesome young lady, who has an incredible drive to be the best at whatever she does, whether it’s in the classroom or on the golf course. She has such a great competitive nature, and she encourages her teammates to become the best they can be.”

Clean Cut Roofing Award winner for girls golf, Hallsville High School’s Kinley Pessel, left, is pictured with guest speaker Dr. Alan Moye.

(Jessica T. Payne/Longview News-Journal)

“Kinley was the District 15-5A individual girls champion last year as a sophomore, she placed second at the 5A regional tournament, and qualified for the UIL state golf tournament.

This year, she was the District 15-5A individual runner-up, and has qualified for the regional tournament on April 20 and 21. Kinley is our leader on the girls’ golf team. She is an encourager, and is accountable to her teammates. Kinley is very responsible, and puts in more hours to develop her skills than can be imagined. Kinley has three younger siblings, who adore her and look up to her as not only a big sister, but [also] a role model.”

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M. ROBERTS DIGITAL AWARD FOR BOYS POWERLIFTING

Hayden Branson LONGVIEW HIGH SCHOOL

WHAT HIS COACH SAID

“Hayden is in the top 12 percent of his graduating class.

He is involved in many activities, but I believe he is deserving of this because of his work ethic and character.

He has demonstrated great leadership and character throughout his high school career.”

M. Roberts Digital Award winner for boys powerlifting, Hallsville High School’s Hayden Branson, center, is pictured with Longview News-Journal Publisher and M. Roberts Media President Stephen McHaney, left, and guest speaker Dr. Alan Moye.

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M. ROBERTS DIGITAL AWARD FOR GIRLS POWERLIFTING

Baylea Densman TATUM HIGH SCHOOL

WHAT HER COACH SAID

Leven Barker, Center, of Tatum High School accepts the M. Roberts Digital Award for girls powerlifting on behalf of Tatum High School’s Baylea Densman. Barker is pictured with M. Roberts Media Vice President of Technology and Marketing Bret Jacomet, left, and guest speaker Dr. Alan Moye. (Jessica T. Payne/Longview News-Journal)

“Baylea is a hardworking studentathlete, who works hard for her team, community and church.

She has reached state powerlifting three years in a row, and placed eighth the past two years. She is the epitome of a student-athlete, and also wants to pursue a law degree. She has lettered for three years in two sports.”

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Dr. Alan Moye

Former Pine Tree baseball standout speaks at banquet

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uest speaker for the year’s Best Preps Awards Banquet was former Pine Tree High School baseball standout Alan Moye, who is currently the principal at Woodcreek Middle School in Humble.

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Moye gave a verbal pledge to play baseball at Baylor University prior to his senior season at Pine Tree, but was drafted in the third round of the 2011 Major League Baseball amateur draft and signed with the Cincinnati Reds.

Moye spent five seasons playing Minor League Baseball in the Cincinnati and Kansas City organizations, but returned to school in the spring of 2006.

After a year away from baseball, he signed to play with the Independent League Fort Worth Cats while attending classes at Baylor University. He earned his bachelor’s degree in 2009, and a year later had his master’s in sports management.

Moye coached for two seasons at North Shore High School in Houston, and later became assistant principal there.

In November of 2020, he became Dr. Alan Moye after graduating from the Sam Houston State University Educational Leadership Ed. D. Program.

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M. ROBERTS MEDIA AWARD FOR BOYS SWIMMING

Joshua Lipp LONGVIEW HIGH SCHOOL

WHAT HIS COACH SAID

“Joshua ‘Joshko’ is the representation of a great student-athlete.

He is always honest with me, kind to his teammates, upbeat, and one of the most coachable swimmers I have ever had the privilege of coaching.”

M. Roberts Media Award winner for boys swimming, Longview High School’s Joshua “Joshko” Lipp, center, is pictured with Longview News-Journal Publisher and M. Roberts Media President Stephen McHaney, left, and guest speaker Dr. Alan Moye.

(Jessica T. Payne/Longview News-Journal)

“I’ve said many times that nobody works harder than Joshko, and he has made our whole team better by his example of hard work, his outstanding leadership, and the enthusiasm he brings every day to practices and meets. These qualities have led him to accomplish many great things, both in the pool and in the classroom, including being a part of the all-state team three times, and breaking four different Longview High School swimming records, some held as far back as 1980, all the while maintaining a 3.9 GPA, being elected into the National Honor Society, and volunteering his time for the city and his church.”

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M. ROBERTS MEDIA AWARD FOR GIRLS SWIMMING

Gracie Ponder LONGVIEW HIGH SCHOOL

WHAT HER COACH SAID

M. Roberts Media Award winner for girls swimming, Longview High School’s Gracie Ponder, center, is pictured with Longview News-Journal Publisher and M. Roberts Media President Stephen McHaney, left, and guest speaker Dr. Alan Moye.

(Jessica T. Payne/Longview News-Journal)

“Gracie Ponder has been an integral part of my varsity swim team as we rebuilt over the past three years.

Gracie is a leader in and out of the pool, and will be one of the 2022-2023 swim team captains because of her excellence in the classroom and in the pool.

While training vigorously in a long swim season, Gracie has always maintained excellent grades, while reaching her goals in swimming as a district champion (individually and as a relay member), regional medalist, and state meet qualifier.”

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DIAGNOSTIC CLINIC OF LONGVIEW AWARD FOR BOYS TENNIS

jace jones SPRING HILL HIGH SCHOOL

WHAT HIS COACH SAID

Diagnostic Clinic of Longview Award winner for boys tennis, Spring Hill High School’s Jace Jones, center, is pictured with William Fontenot, MD of Diagnostic Clinic of Longview, left, and guest speaker Dr. Alan Moye.

(Jessica T. Payne/Longview News-Journal)

“Jace has been a highperforming player and student since his freshman year. He has consistently led by example working hard, and fighting out tough wins. He has often shown that he will make the right choice, even if that isn’t the easiest choice. He served as team captain this year, and has helped create the team atmosphere that has led us to two straight team tennis district championships. I expect he will continue to be a great leader for us next year, and I’m glad that I have gotten to coach him.”

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DIAGNOSTIC CLINIC OF LONGVIEW AWARD FOR GIRLS TENNIS

Rylee Camp NEW DIANA HIGH SCHOOL

WHAT HER COACH SAID

Diagnostic Clinic of Longview Award winner for girls tennis, New Diana High School’s Rylee Camp, center, is pictured with William Fontenot, MD of Diagnostic Clinic of Longview, left, and guest speaker Dr. Alan Moye.

(Jessica T. Payne/Longview News-Journal)

“Rylee is an allaround excellent student-athlete.

She participates in a variety of sports, while maintaining outstanding grades.

She will be New Diana’s salutatorian this year. For the second year in a row, she was the district’s number one girls’ singles player and regional qualifier.”

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EASTMAN CREDIT UNION AWARD FOR CHEERLEADING

Addisyn Montgomery GILMER HIGH SCHOOL

WHAT HER COACH SAID

Eastman Credit Union Award winner for cheerleading, Gilmer High School’s Addisyn Montgomery, center, is pictured with Sarah Shelton, left, and guest speaker Dr. Alan Moye. (Jessica T. Payne/Longview News-Journal)

“Addisyn is our captain this year. She has led the squad with maturity and fairness. She listens to everyone’s ideas and opinions, and makes decisions that are best for the squad. She helps her squad with skills they struggle with, and even helps the ones struggling academically to keep their grades up. She is encouraging and lets her squad know she believes in them. She leads with her mind and her heart.

She is a model student, community member, and captain.”

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LONGVIEW ORTHOPEDIC LYNZEE FORD AWARD FOR HEART AND DESIRE

colton fears WHITE OAK HIGH SCHOOL

WHAT HIS COACH SAID “Colton has been a great example to our entire athletic program,” White Oak track coach Richard Burks said. “For me, he is like an assistant coach at the pole vault pit. He is always willing to demonstrate and even instruct our younger athletes. His excitement and enthusiasm are second to none.

Colton’s effort is what makes him a good athlete, now his natural, God-given abilities.

Colton has worked very hard to accomplish all he has done.”

Longview Orthopedic Lynzee Ford Award for Heart & Desire Award winner, White Oak High School’s Colton Fears, center, is pictured with Ron Short of Longview Orthopedic, left, and guest speaker Dr. Alan Moye.

(Jessica T. Payne/Longview News-Journal)

Fears played basketball and baseball and competed in track and field for White Oak, doing all of this while battling scoliosis and wearing a back brace for much of his high school career. Colton was an all-district performer in backetball, has pitvhed for the baseball team and pole vaults and runs the 400-meter dash in track and field.

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McDANIEL’S QUALITY BODY WORKS AWARD FOR GOING THE EXTRA MILE

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WHAT HIS COACH SAID “As Joseph’s coach, I witnessed his work ethic and diligence to excel in academics and athletics daily,” said track coach Kyle Burns.

“His compassion and charisma are beyond his years, and he is wellloved by his peers. Whenever any of his fellow students are having a difficult time or feeling down, he never fails to step in with an encouraging word and a smile.”

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McDaniel’s Quality Body Works Going the Extra Mile Award winner, Pine Tree High School’s Joseph Cordova, center, is pictured with Darrell Smith, left, and guest speaker Dr. Alan Moye. (Jessica T. Payne/Longview News-Journal)

Joseph was Pine Tree’s nominee in Boys Cross Country and Powerlifting. He has a 4.29 GPA and ranks 12th out of 308 students at Pine Tree, and still finds time to work in the community. “As a senior he was put into a leadership role, and accepted the responsibilities that came along with it. When finishing a workout, he doesn’t just rack his weights and leave. He is there helping his teammates finish their workout.

Whether wrapping knees, spotting or just to encourage, he has given me 100% in everything I have asked him to do.”

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KILGORE COLLEGE AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT ACADEMICS

sarah jane palmer MARSHALL HIGH SCHOOL

WHAT HER COACH SAID “Sarah Jane is a multisport athlete who gives 110 percent in everything she does,” Marshall coach Anna Grace Day said. “She is driven, hard-working, coachable, encouraging, dependable, a team player and has outstanding character. Her presence, attitude and leadership is evident, and has influenced her teammates to step up to the plate and give that same mentality and work ethic.”

Kilgore College Outstanding Achievement Academics Award winner, Marshall High School’s Sarah Jane Palmer, center, is pictured with Manny Almanza, left, and guest speaker Dr. Alan Moye. (Jessica T. Payne/Longview News-Journal)

Sarah Jane, Marshall’s nominee for Girls Cross Country, also competes in volleyball, soccer, powerlifting and track to go along with numerous community service projects.

She still managed to maintain a 5.4 GPA and is ranked No. 1 in her class of 340 students at Marshall.

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LONGVIEW REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER AWARD FOR SPORTSMANSHIP

connor cox LONGVIEW HIGH SCHOOL

WHAT HIS COACH SAID “Connor is confident, intense and tenacious. He’s the guy you want up (at the plate) with the game on the line, but once the game ends, win or lose, he’s always the first to

shake the opponent’s hands and congratulate them on a game wellplayed,” Longview baseball coach Jim Goldman said. “Connor is a Lobo through and through, and he will do anything for his teammates, friends

and even strangers in our school and community.” Connor, Longview’s Best Preps nominee for Baseball carries a 3.94 GPA in the classroom and excels on the diamond for a Lobo team that earned a playoff berth this season.

Connor Cox of Longview High School won the Longview Regional Medical Center Sportsmanship Award. Pictured from left are Dr. Todd Stewart, Crystal Thornton, Connor Cox, guest speaker Dr. Alan Moye, Steve Gordon, and Travis Sisson. (Jessica T. Payne/Longview News-Journal)

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EAST TEXAS PROFESSIONAL CREDIT UNION AWARD FOR COMMUNITY EXCELLENCE

Camden Foster CARTHAGE HIGH SCHOOL

WHAT HIS COACH SAID “Camden is one of the single most remarkable young men I’ve ever gotten to coach,” said Carthage head football coach and athletic director Scott Surratt.

“His intelligence and integrity is unquestioned and his work ethic and drove to be the best version of himself is unrivaled. I have gotten to watch Camden grow into a young man who was vocal when needed, always there to put in the work and defines all the traits you look for in a student-athlete.”

East Texas Professional Credit Union Community Excellence Award winner, Carthage High School’s Camden Foster, center, is pictured with Jailyn Pickron, left, and guest speaker Dr. Alan Moye. (Jessica T. Payne/Longview News-Journal)

A standout on the football field for Carthage, Camden also played basketball and completed in powerlifting for the Bulldogs. He maintained a 3.9467 GPA and is a member of the National Honor Society, but still managed to compile 160 hours of community service work including Outreach Food Program, Special Olympics Field Days, Canning the Spirit Food Drive, School garage sale, Hurricane relief events, Clean Up Panola County Day and Community Clean Up Days as well as helping set up for events for Mount Calvary Baptist Church.

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THE BROTHERS THAT JUST DO GUTTERS AWARD FOR INSPIRATION

cason cox KILGORE HIGH SCHOOL

CASON COX

WHAT HIS COACH SAID

Kilgore Coach Cheyenne Kirkpatrick accepts the The Brothers That Just Do Gutters Inspiration Award for Kilgore High School student Cason Cox. Kirkpatrick is pictured with Hunter Estes, left, and guest speaker Dr. Alan Moye.

(Jessica T. Payne/Longview News-Journal)

Cason, Kilgore’s Best Preps nominee for football, doesn’t just inspire on the football field.

His reach is felt in the school and the community. “Cason is the epitome of a student-athlete,” said Kilgore head football coach Clint Fuller. “He excels in the classroom, on the ield and in our community. Cason’s servant leadership has impacted not only our athletic program, but also our school and our community. Our program is so proud of Cason and all of his accomplishments.

He is a great servant leader and an outstanding example for his teammates.”

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PETERS CHEVROLET AWARD FOR COACH OF THE YEAR

carolee musick WHITE OAK HIGH SCHOOL

Peters Chevrolet Coach of the Year Award winner, White Oak High School’s Carolee Musick, center, is pictured with Mark Peters of Peters Chevrolet, left, and guest speaker Dr. Alan Moye. (Jessica T. Payne/Longview News-Journal)

ABOUT COACH MUSICK Coach Musick announced her retirement following the 2021 Volleyball season after compiling an 822-251 record in 30 total seasons and a 648-146 record at White Oak. Her White Oak teams finished with at least 25 wins 14 times, at least 30 wins nine times and won at least 40 matches six times.

Her final Ladyneck was ranked No. 1 in Class 3A for most of the season. White Oak captured the District 15-3A championship, and won playoff games against West Rusk, Quitman and Tatum to reach the regional tournament before falling to eventual state finalist Gunter – finishing with a 38-8 record.

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PETERS CHEVROLET AWARD FOR ATHLETIC DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR

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Chris Vallery, center, accepts the Peters Chevrolet Athletic Director of the Year Award on behalf of Longview Athletic Director John King. Vallery is pictured with Mark Peters of Peters Chevrolet, left, and guest speaker Dr. Alan Moye.

(Jessica T. Payne/Longview News-Journal)

One of the most respected and successful football coaches in the state, Longview’s John King also oversees an athletic program that has produced state qualifiers in swimming, track and field and golf while basketball, baseball, softball and boy and girls soccer all qualified for the UIL playoffs.

King sits just three wins away from career coaching win No. 200 in football – he has a record of 197-44 heading into the 2022 season – and his Lobo teams have a gaudy 98-9 record against district competition since he took over in 2004.The Lobos have won 14 district titles and one state championship under King, playing for two more state titles during his time on the sidelines.

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CHRISTUS GOOD SHEPHERD HEALTH SYSTEM AWARD FOR FEMALE ATHLETE OF THE YEAR

Madyson tate GILMER HIGH SCHOOL

WHAT HER COACH SAID

“Madyson is a great athlete and basketball player, but what makes her special is she has extremely high character and she is a phenomenal human,” Gilmer basketball coach Mandi Simpson said.

CHRISTUS Good Shepherd Health System Female Athlete of the Year Award winner, Gilmer High School’s Madyson Tate, center, is pictured with Marc Matarazzo, left, and guest speaker Dr. Alan Moye. (Jessica T. Payne/Longview News-Journal)

Gilmer’s Madyson Tate dominated on the basketball court, averaging 15 points and 5.5 rebounds per game while shooting 40 percentfrom the floor as a senior. She finished her hoops career with more than 1,000 points and 500 rebounds, and earned District 15-4A Offensive Player of the Year honors as well as being named the Longview News-Journal’s All-East Texas MVP. Tate, who signed with UT Tyler to play basketball, also excelled in volleyball and track. She is president of the National Honor Society at Gilmer and is Gilmer’s 2022 Salutatorian.

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CHRISTUS GOOD SHEPHERD HEALTH SYSTEM AWARD FOR MALE ATHLETE OF THE YEAR

brennan ferguson SPRING HILL HIGH SCHOOL

WHAT HIS COACH SAID “Brennan was asked to switch positions from quarterback to receiver going into his senior year, and he quickly established himself as a starter. This young man showed selflessness and grit throughout the whole season,” said Spring Hill head football coach Brandon Joslin.

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Brennan Ferguson of Spring High School won the CHRISTUS Good Shepherd Health System Female Athlete of the Year Award. Marc Matarazzo, left, accepts the award on his behalf and is pictured with guest speaker Dr. Alan Moye.

(Jessica T. Payne/Longview News-Journal)

Spring Hill’s Brennan Ferguson is a recordsetting receiver on the football field, a state qualifier on the golf course and a standout in baseball, basketball and tennis for the Panthers.

In football, Ferguson caught a school-record 60 passes for 1,142 yards and 17 touchdowns during his senior season. He averaged 8.3 points, 6.5 rebounds and 1.2 steals per game in basketball, and hit .329 with three doubles, two triples, 10 RBI, 15 runs scored and four stolen bases to go along with a 3-1 record on the mound, a 1.96 earned run average, 18 strikeouts and nine walks in 25 innings pitched during the regular season to help the Panthers earn the District 15-4A title. Ferguson is also a member of Spring Hill’s golf team that finished second at the regional tournament and qualified for the UIL State Golf Tournament. Ferguson finished 19th individually at regionals with a 163 twoday total after rounds of 83 and 80.

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