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Middle school and high school students who played on an ACS sports team during the 2015-2016 school year received recognition for their participation, leadership, and athletic abilities at awards ceremonies on June 3 and 6.

At the middle school ceremony (pictured above), 26 girls and 26 boys, including nine 5th graders, received certificates for participating in at least one sport. Athletic Director Chris Eaton, who also coached the middle school boys’ soccer team, thanked coaches Casey Harper, Carly Witherow, and Kevin Iaconelli for their dedication and determination. “While we did not win many games this year, our focus was on teaching the fundamentals and giving every student a chance to play and improve their skills,” Eaton said. The athletes and family members enjoyed ice cream sundaes at a reception following the ceremony.

At the high school awards event, it was a time to celebrate and reflect on a year of outstanding accomplishments. ACS varsity teams brought home four league championship trophies — in girls’ basketball, baseball, softball, and track. In addition, a number of athletes put their names in the ACS record book and were recognized by the Tri-State Christian Athletic Conference for their outstanding individual accomplishments.

Seniors Sarah Kimmerley and Dave Heuman (pictured below left) received the Cougar Award, given to one male athlete and one female athlete who have demonstrated outstanding Christian character, leadership, responsibility, and commitment in the area of athletics. Kimmerley was named to the TSCAC softball All-Star team and was also a member of the soccer team. Heuman, a stand-out pitcher and first baseman, was named to the TSCAC baseball All-Star team. He is planning to continue playing baseball at Cairn University, where he will major in physical education.

Juniors Carl Phillips and Dakota Hitchner were chosen by the Athletic Department to be the recipients of the 2016 Billy Robinson Award. Both athletes participated on the school’s soccer, basketball, and baseball teams. Hitchner received the team MVP award in all three sports and was named TSCAC Varsity Girls’ basketball MVP. The award was created in 1997 to annually recognize one male athlete and one female athlete for significant achievement, Christian testimony, and athletic ability.

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