From left are Kristen Bass, E.J. Bethea and Leah Brannon, who made All-Sandills Athletic Conference in basketball.
(Dunn Area Sports Photo/Barbara Myatt)
Cape Fear Christian Academy celebrated its winter athletic programs at a banquet in the gym on Thursday night.
Athletic director Al Myatt welcomed the gathering and Karen Parker, head of school, delivered the prayer. A meal was provided by Chauntel and Shane Summers of the Booster Club.
Coach J.D. Johnson announced awards for varsity boys basketball, which won the Senior Classic and reached the third round of the NCISAA 1-A playoffs. E.J. Bethea made All-Sandhills Athletic Conference and received a trophy for scoring 1,000 points in his high school career.
Riley Adams scored 1,000 points in his career as well. The Most Outstanding Defensive Player Award went to Lucas Capalbo, who led the Eagles (19-16) in steals with 63. Culture Awards went to Adams and Ramiro Arrillaga, for their commitment to the increased demands of the program.
Parker Watson received the Christian Character award.
In girls basketball, assistant coach Jennifer McNeill stood in for coach Bobby Lamb, who is assisting Clinton in the NCHSAA playoffs. Kristen Bass was named MVP. The Defensive Player award went to Claire Parker. Co-recipients of the Most Improved Award were Meredith Taylor and Talisha McNeill. All-conference honors went to Bass and Leah Brannon.
In junior varsity boys basketball, coach Dwain Ellis presented honors to Zeke Brock for MVP, DeShawn Woods for Leading Scorer and Owen Gregory for Defensive Player of the Year.
Aaron Hardy coached the boys and girls middle school basketball teams.
Jakson Cullen was MVP for the middle school boys, Zeke Brock won for Offensive Player and Wyatt Medlin won for Defensive Player. For the girls, Aubree Bass was Most Valuable, Ella John Dupree was Offensive Player and Rachel Clearman was Defensive Player.
Swimming coach Shannon George recognized Spencer George, who won a bronze medal in the NCISAA Division III swim meet as MVP in boys swimming. The MVP/Coach’s award in girls swimming went to Ruby George. The Eagle H2O Awards in girls swimming went to Anna Gurkin and Ginger Barclay.
In varsity cheerleading, coach Jessica Speas recognized Reyna Johnson as Rookie of the Year, Meghan Taylor as Most Dependable and Natalia Brocious for the Coach’s Award.
At the closing, Myatt noted that the gym will be equipped with six retractable goals this spring, that the NCHISAA softball Final Four will be hosted at the school and asked that athletes give parents a hand for supporting their children and CFCA athletics.
The spring athletic awards are scheduled for May 23.
Riley Adams (left) and E.J. Bethea surpassed the 1,000-point plateau for their high school careers. (Dunn Area Sports Photo/Barbara Myatt)
Individual award winners in varsity boys basketball included, from left, Ramiro Arrillaga (Culture Award), Lucas Capalbo (Best Defensive) and Parker Watson (Christian Character). (Dunn Area Sports Photos/Barbara Myatt)
Varsity boys basketball coach J.D. Johnson expressed his appreciation to eighth-grader Anna Jackson for keeping the scorebook when needed.
(Dunn Area Sports Photo/Barbara Myatt)
Varsity girls basketball award winners are, from left, Talisha McNeill (Co-Most Improved), Kristen Bass (All-Conference and MVP), Leah Brannon (All-Conference), Meredith Taylor (Co-Most Improved) and Claire Parker (Best Defensive). (Dunn Area Sports Photo/Barbara Myatt)
Swimming award winners are, from left, Ruby George (Girls MVP/Coach’s Award), Spencer George (Boys MVP), Ginger Barclay (Eagle H2O) and Anna Gurkin (Eagle H2O). (Dunn Area Sports Photo/Barbara Myatt)
The varsity cheerleaders kept the support focused for the CFCA basketball teams. (Dunn Area Sports Photo/Barbara Myatt)
Award winners in junior varsity boys basketball included. from left, Owen Gregory (Best Defensive), DeShawn Woods (Leading Scorer) and Zeke Brock (MVP). (Dunn Area Sports Photo/Barbara Myatt)
Awards in middle school boys basketball went to, from left, Zeke Brock (Offensive Player), Wyatt Medlin (Defensive Player) and Jakson Cullen (Most Valuable). (Dunn Area Sports Photo/Barbara Myatt)
Middle school girls basketball winners are, from left, Rachel Clearman (Defensive Player), Aubree Bass (MVP) and Ella John Dupree (Offensive Player). (Dunn Area Sports Photo/Barbara Myatt)
The Eaglet cheerleaders were enthusiastic in their support of basketball teams at CFCA. (Dunn Area Sports Photo/Barbara Myatt)
Chauntel (left) and Shane Summers were instrumental in the banquet and awards presentations on Thursday night at CFCA.
(Dunn Area Sports Photo/Barbara Myatt)
,CFCA athletic director Al Myatt was pleased with the performance and sportsmanship of the winter sports teams.
(Dunn Area Sports Photo/Barbara Myatt)
Head of school Karen Parker gave the prayer at the winter sports awards program. (Dunn Area Sports Photo/Barbara Myatt)
The balls were a little different due to award availability from Frazee’s Trophies, but Riley Adams and E.J. Bethea reached milestones after transferring to CFCA. (Dunn Area Sports Photo/Barbara Myatt)
The recognition Thursday night represented a lot of effort by CFCA teams and athletes. (Dunn Area Sports Photo/Barbara Myatt)
Booster Club Beth Brocious is shown with her daughters Madeline (left) and Natalia. (Dunn Area Sports Photo/Barbara Myatt)
Thursday night’s gathering enjoyed a meal that included fried chicken and meat balls. (Dunn Area Sports Photo/Barbara Myatt)
