Athlete of the Year awards went to, from left, Reid Miller, Josh Gilliam, Delaney Cumbie and Claire Parker. (Dunn Area Sports Photos/Al Myatt)
From left are Academic Athlete award winners Claire Parker, Sarah Ter Meer (Eagle Award), Collin Parker, Trey Tripp and Kristen Bass.
Cape Fear Christian Academy presented its annual athletic awards on Thursday night in the school gym.
High school Athlete of the Year honors went to Josh Gilliam for the boys and UNC Greensboro softball signee Delaney Cumbie for the girls.
In middle school, Athlete of the Year honors went to Reid Miller for boys and Claire Parker for girls.
Parker also won the middle school Scholastic Athlete honor for the girls. Trey Tripp won that distinction for the boys.
High school Scholastic Athlete Honors were presented to Collin Parker for the boys and Kristen Bass for the girls.
The Eagle Award, which encompasses athletic achievement, academic performance and community service, went to Sarah Ter Meer.
Awards also were presented in individual sports:
Middle School
Volleyball
Leah Brannon (MVP), Rhyleigh Horne (Super Server), Marlee Butler (Best Defensive).
Boys Soccer
Jackson Breslin, Trey Tripp (Co-MVPs), Camden George (Most Improved), Trevor McLamb (Coach’s Award).
Girls Basketball
Meredith Taylor (MVP), Aubree Bass (Coach’s Award), Marlee Butler (Most Improved).
Boys Basketball
Reid Miller (Captain’s Award), Jakson Cullen (Skills Award), Trey Tripp (Hustle Award).
Cheerleading
Hannah Cunningham (Most Dedicated), Victoria Rector (Showmanship).
Girls Soccer
Aubree Bass (Breakout Performance), Hannah Cunningham (Most Improved), Camille Edwards (Courage).
Softball
Aubree Bass (MVP), Rhyleigh Horne (Offensive), Bekah Ennis (Defensive).
Junior Varsity
Volleyball
Avian Newkirk (MVP), Natalia Brocious (Most Improved), Kristen Bass (Best All-Around).
Girls Basketball
Leah Brannon (MVP), Meredith Taylor (Rising Star), Anslee McLamb (Coach’s Award).
Boys Basketball
Emmanuel Sepulveda (MVP), Parker Watson (Leading Scorer), Kristian Ross (Player’s Choice).
Varsity
Volleyball
Sarah Ter Meer (MVP), Anslee McLamb (Rising Star), Hannah Tripp (Best All-Around).
Girls Tennis
SaVanna Stocks (Coach’s Award), Madeline Brocious (Most Improved), Abby Godwin (Dedication).
Boys Soccer
Josh Gilliam (MVP), Zion Lee (Most Outstanding), Kristian Ross (Rising Star).
Boys Basketball
Isaiah Tatum (MVP), Milos Galogaza (Impact), Jace Goldman (Coach’s Award).
Cheerleading
Anna Gurkin (Most Spirit), Jolie Hensley (Coach’s Award), Emilee Adams (Best Role Model).
Softball
Delaney Cumbie (MVP, All-Sandhills Athletic Conference, All-NCISAA 1-A), Paige Jeffries (Offensive, All-Sandhills Athletic Conference, All-NCISAA 1-A), Kristen Bass (Defensive Award).
Baseball
Wesley Jackson (Leadersip, All-Sandhills Athletic Conference), Reid Miller (Defensive Award), Collin Parker (Coach’s Award), Trevor McLamb (Rising Star).
Seniors received their banners which were on display in the gym.
New varsity boys basketball coach J.D. Johnson was introduced. Johnson guided Statesville Christian to a 27-6 record last season.
CFCA headmaster Karen Parker (left) presented Mary Macon Gilliam with an award for years of service to the Booster Club.
Lolita Tripp (left) received an award for her work as interim athletic director at the conclusion of the 2017-18 school year.
