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Triton’s first Hall of Fame class in athletics is pictured. From left are Amanada Miller Smith, Clayton White, Wendy Simmons, Robert Boykins, Rhonda Parks Charlot and Clay Eason (Dunn Area Sports Photo/Al Myatt)
Triton rolled out a red carpet amid decorations in the lobby adjacent to the auditorium where the Hawks’ initial Hall of Fame class was enshrined Tuesday night.
Inductees with the primary sport and graduation year: Roert Boykins (basketball, 1990), Clay Eason (baseball, 1993), Rhonda Parks Charlot (track and field, 1994), Clayton White (football, 1996), Amanda Miller Smith (softball, 2007) and Wendy Simmons (volleyball coach, 1996=2021.
More information on the the inaugural HOF class is at: https://dunnareasports.com/triton-to-induct-first-class-in-athletic-hall-of-fame/
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Awards for individual sports were presented in separate gatherings following their respective seasons.
Major award winners included:
Scholar-Athlete Awards
Male
Austin Williams
Female
Ansley Brown
Bobby Tart Coaches Awards
Male
Logan Morgan
Female
Payton Parker
Charles Whitney Bradham Sportsmanship Awards
Male
Janson Tyndall
Female
A’shari Watlington
Bill E. Tart Most Versatile Awards
Male
Christian Siliezar Rodriguez
Female
Olivia Godwin
Bill Boyette All-Around Student Athlete
Male
Jamal Shaw
Female
Emma Stanley
Athletes of the Year
Male
Javon “J.J.” Cowan
Female
Aubree Bass
Summaries of fall, winter and spring sports seasons were displayed on a video screen.
Triton’s All American Conference champions included varsity boys soccer and softball.
AAC Player of the Year honors went to Elias Lopez in boys soccer (offense), Christian Siliezar in football (special teams), J.J. Cowan in football (offense), Grayson Lanier in girls swimming and Aubree Bass in softball (pitcher).
AAC Coach of the Year recognition went to Brian Foster in boys soccer, Dana Davis in girls tennis and Mark Whitman in softball.
The Hawks were represented in postseason competition in volleyball, cross country, girls golf, girls tennis, football, boys soccer, swimming, girls basketball, boys basketball, wrestling, boys tennis, boys golf, track and field, softball and baseball.
Athletic Director Nick Capps gave the welcome. Booster Club president Rob Jones expressed his appreciation to sponsors. Ron McLamb was the master of ceremonies.
Principal Marshall Jones presented the academic awards.
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Major award winners are pictured above. On the first row froml from left are Aubree Bass, Olivia Godwin, Payton Parker, Ansley Brown and Emma Stanley. On the second row are Janson Tyndall, Logan Morgan, Austin Williams, Javon Cowan and Jamal Shaw. (Dunn Area Sports Photo/Al Myatt)
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Football coach Ben Penny presented the Male Athlete of the Year Award to Javon “J.J. ” Cowan.
(Dunn Area Spirts Photo/Al Myatt)
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Female Athlete of the Year Aubree Bass had over 500 career strikeouts.
(Dunn Area Sports Photo/John Lucas)
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