The annual Holbrook High School Sports Awards Night was held May 5, spotlighting athletes from all the sports, who were recognized for their participation and achievements during the school year. Athletic Director Paul Demuth emceed the event, announcing each sport’s coaches and players, beginning with fall sports and continuing through the spring sports. Football coaches John Bokker, Jody Good, Dale Larsen and Brandon O’Dell passed out junior varsity certificates to Colby Ruiz, Jordan Yellowhorse, Kendall Smith, Frank Uliberri, Jared Bitah, Sam Sumpter and Joseph Ambrose. First year varsity letters were given to Zakhari Waits, Darrin Tyler, Ryan Short, Miah Perry, Robert Romo, Zach McLaws, Daniel Gonzales, Skylar Gishie, Orion Peterson, Ryan Castillo, Jordan Shaw, Logan Tsinijinnie and Dalton Trujillo. Second year letters went to Ryan Etsitty, Sheron Yazzie, Rasheed Kanuho, Wazuri Waits, Michael O’Brien, Alex Haussman, Jerimiah Sam, Scottie Gishie, Cade Maestas and Oscar Hernandez. Third year letters went to Jedde Bowman, TJ Foard, manager Elizabeth Luna, James Sumpter, Christian Pierce and Mathew Gishi. Ty Foard and Lanny Newton-Pender received four year letter awards. Special team awards went to Ryan Short as Junior Varsity Offensive MVP; Oscar Hernandez, Junior Varsity Defensive MVP; Zach McLaws, Junior Varsity Offensive Line MVP; Frankie Ulibarri, Junior Varsity Most Improved Defensive; and Zakhari Waits, Junior Varsity Most Improved Offensive. The jayvees’ record was 3-3. The Varsity Offensive MVP Award went to Cade Maestas; Defensive MVP, Scottie Gishie; Offensive Line MVP, James Sumpter; Most Improved Defense, Dalton Trujillo; and Most Improved Offense, Danny Gonzales. The varsity record was 3-7. Boys’ soccer coaches Tony Aguilera, Delmar Johnson and Joey Aguilera presented junior varsity awards to Wyatt McLaws, Isaiah Warner, Sebastian Luna, Stephen Woody, Andrew Dawson, Tyrell Nelson, Dylan Young, Ed Heward, Jalen Nez, David Huang, Tim Pentz and Shundiin Clark. First year varsity letters went to Dominick Spencer, Drew Chee, Sebastian Luna, David Huang and Tim Pentz. Second year awards went to Levi McClellan, Noah Barela, Brandon Kester, Christian Young and Angel Benitez. Third year letters went to Jordan Smith, Theron Johns, James Ramirez, Alec Smith and Trevor Barton. Carlos Quintana received a four year varsity letter. Special team awards were given to Junior Varsity Defensive Player Dylan Young, Junior Varsity Most Improved Isaiah Warner, Junior Varsity Offensive Player James Ramirez, Varsity Most Improved Dominick Spencer, Varsity Defensive Player Micah McClellan, Top Assist Player Jordan Smith, Offensive Player Theron Johns, and Offensive and MVP Alec Smith. The junior varsity record was 6-4. The varsity record was 10-5-1 and the squad qualified for state. Girls’ soccer coach Elizabeth Baloo presented first year varsity awards to Abi McCarthy, Alaynna Baloo, Chantell Lester, Skylynn Johnson, Rayanna Wauneka, Tabitha Castillo and Aiyana Gary. Valori Wauneka and Michaela Lee received third year varsity letters. Tabitha Castillo was named the Most Improved Player. Aiyana Gary was selected as the team MVP. The team’s record was 0-14. Volleyball coaches Leslie Baldonado, Cherly Carlson, Kailee Long and Aaron LaRose presented freshmen letters to Allison Duffy, Kallee Reidhead, Sophie Phaturos, Twyla Clark, Destany Begay, Randi Bain, Courtney Lee, Makenzi Thompson and Tyler Pacheco. Junior varsity letters were given to Celena Ambrose, Laurie Brown, Ariyanna Pratt, Kenia Alvarado, Tyler Pacheco, Makenzi Thompson, Kendra Monroe, Amber Notah and Kournikova Kinlicheenie. First year varsity letters went to Darian Hollins, Adriana Monroe, Celestina Kinlicheenie and Alishea Kee. Second year letters went to Lauren Silversmith, Ashley Attakai, Alexander Jeffers-Sample and Shayna Carlson. Third year letters were given to Teyah Goldtooth, Demi Phaturos, Valyndina Kinlicheenie and Terrilyn Lester. Special team awards went to Celena Ambrose, Junior Varsity Roadrunner Spirit Award; Kendra Monroe, Junior Varsity Most Improved Player; Varsity Roadrunner Leadership, Demi Phaturos; Best All Around, Teyah Goldtooth; Most Improved, Lauren Silversmith; Roadrunner Spirit, Ashley Attakai; Assists Award, Dena Kinlicheenie; Playmaker Award, Terrilyn Lester; and Best Defensive Player, Adriana Monroe. The freshman team record was 9-7 on the season and the jayvees went 8-9. The varsity posted a 23-10 record and qualified for state. Girls’ basketball coaches Greg Perkins and Frank Stacey presented freshman certificates to Makenzi Thompson, Simarah Salabye, Elena Smith, Monica Dayea, Allison Duffy, Courtney Lee, Chelsea John, Aiyana Gary and Jessica Todacheenie. Junior varsity certificates went to Twyla Clark, Makenzi Thompson, Kendra Monroe, Tyler Pacheco, Dakota Dick, Elena Smith, Lafrenda Yazzie, Mikayla Johnson, Shoshawna Jack, Kimberlyn Nez and Alishea Kee. First year varsity letters went to Tyler Pacheco, Dakota Dick, Twyla Clark, Alishea Kee, Ariyana Pratt and manager Amanda Terry. Second year letters went to Dishie Kinicheenie, Laurie Brown, Quanyyah Lester, Cheyenne Lester, Rochelle Nez, and managers Elizabeth Nockideneh and Kournikova Kinlicheenie. Third year varsity letters went to Summer Olney and Teyah Goldtooth. Special team awards went to Freshman Offensive Player Rayanna Wauneka, Freshman Defensive Player, Jessica Todacheenie, Junior Varsity Offensive Player Twyla Clark, Junior Varsity Defensive Player Dakota Dick, Junior Varsity Most Improved Player Mikayla Johnson, Varsity Offensive Player Teyah Goldtooth, Varsity Co-Defensive Players Cheyenne Lester and Summer Olney, and Varsity Most Improved Player Quanyyah Lester. The Hustle Award went to Ariyana Pratt. Varsity Co-MVP’s were seniors Teyah Goldtooth, Summer Olney, Cheyenne Lester and Rochelle Nez. The freshman team record was 18-0 and the jayvees went 16-2. The varsity posted a 24-9 record and reached the elite eight round of the state tournament. Boys’ basketball coaches Delmar Johnson, Don Tyler, Jeremy Madison and Joey Aguilera presented freshmen certificates to Tyrell Nelson, Shundiin Clark, Terrence Kelly, Todd Gishie, Kendall Smith, Jaron Woody, Jaren Woody, Sebastian Luna, Dylan Young and Frankie Ulibarri. Junior varsity certificates went to Jayden Johns, Rhett Desiderio, Brandon Kester, Damian Begay, Derrick Joe, Elliot Pete, Hayden Kinlichee, Kody Joe, Brandon Shriber, Lane Goldtooth and Tyrell Nelson. First year varsity letters went to Quinlan Keoni, Marcos Clark, Benson Davis, Jordan Smith, Alec Smith and Nathan Johnson. Second year letters went to Marcel Young, Sylas Chevarillo and Abrian Dickson. Third year letters went to Marlin Martin and Miireux Begaii. Special team awards went to Tyrell Nelson as Freshman Offensive Player; Shundiin Clark, Freshman Most Improved; Damian Begay, Junior Varsity Most Improved Player; Junior Varsity MVP, Brandon Kester; Varsity Most Improved Player, Sylas Chevarillo; Varsity Co-MVP, Marlin Martin; and Varsity Co-MVP and Defensive Player, Marcel Young. The frosh went 15-3, the jayvees were 12-6, and the varsity went 23-9 and reached the second round of the state tourney. Spiritline coaches Carey Kester and Cheryl Carlson presented first year varsity letters to Brandi Cline, Emily Eavenson, Emily Carlson, Mathew Case, Ashli Whitten, and managers Jena Briceland and Cynthia Rodriguez. Second year letters went to Megan Haussman and Omar Jaquez. Third year letters went to Ciara Brown, Kylah Spangler, Daviana Reyes, Shannon Justman, Violet Case, Tessa Candelaria, Jose Luna, Kailen Matty and Patrick O’Brien. Harlee Sanchez received a fourth year varsity letter. Receiving junior varsity certificates were Zach Derrick, Benny Gasaway, Vanessa Quezada, McKenzie Whitman and Briana Jimenez. Receiving the Most Dedicated Team Award were Ciara Brown, Kylah Spangler, Kailen Matty and Jose Luna. Violet Case, Ciara Brown and Patrick O’Brien placed first in partner stunt at state. The co-ed team was runner-up in state. Wrestling coaches John Bokker and Nick Moyte presented participation certificates to Wade Biakeddy, James Sumpter, Christian Pierce, Adriano Sam, Sam Sumpter and Kenia Alvarado. First year varsity letters went to Sheron Yazzie, Tommy McLaws, David Huang, Zach McLaws, Hershal Skeet, Zakhari Waits, Darrin Tyler, Cole McDaniel and Ethan Kaye. Second year letters went to Shane McGraw, Robert Romo, Kohl Potts, Dominick Spencer, Logan Tsinijinnie, Noah Barela and Mac Stump. Third year letters went to Christian Young, Sam Plumb and Jedde Bowman. Theron Johns received a fourth year varsity letter. Team managers receiving varsity letters were Demi Phaturos, fourth year; Samantha Serna, second year; and Carla Plumb, Sophie Phaturos and Savana Shumway, first year. Special team awards were given to Dominick Spencer as Most Improved; Noah Barela, Most Dedicated; Darrin Tyler, Rookie of the Year; and Theron Johns, MVP. The team finished with a dual meet record of 19-8. Theron Johns was the state runner-up in his weight class. Wrestlerettes receiving varsity letters from coach LouAnn McLaws were Martina Ashley and Nina Harrison, first year; Merissa Sullivan, second year; and Michaela Lee, third year. Softball coaches Don Tyler, Delmar Johnson, Emma Hubbard, Joey Aguilera, Tess Baldonado and Mike Tyler presented junior varsity certificates to Carla Plumb, Aiyana Gary, Rayanna Yellowhair, Destany Begay, Kendra Monroe, Amber Notah, Hannah Pete, Kenia Alvarado, Asheleii Puente and Cristen Halwood. First year varsity awards went to Celena Ambrose, Kallee Reidhead, Makenzi Thompson, Aiyana Gary, Destany Begay, Rayanna Yellowhair, Kendra Monroe and Cynthia Rodriguez. Second year letters went to Brandi Cline, Lauren Silversmith and manager Jadiana Perez. Third year varsity letters went to Alexandra Jeffers-Sample, Isabella Jacquez and Elizabeth Luna. Fourth year letters went to Daviana Reyes and Kylah Spangler. Special team awards went to Isabella Jacquez, Hustle Award; Kendra Monroe, Most Improved Player; and Brandi Cline, MVP. The junior varsity finished with a record of 5-7, while the varsity record was 12-15. Baseball coaches Brady Pond, Alex Baker, Kendall Bakurza and Scott Baker presented junior varsity certificates to Tim Pentz, Joey Brown, Jeremiah Perry, Shane McGraw, Frankie Ulibarri, Darrin Tyler, Cole McDaniel, Ryan Short, Gabriel Santibanez, Gabriel Gabaldon, Jalen Nez, Justin Perkins and Zach Reyes. First year varsity letters went to Tristan Baldonado, Michael O’Brien, Alex Haussman, Tryston Apodaca, Brandon Kester, Jordan Smith and Alec Smith. Second year letters went to Cade Maestas, Logan Tsinijinnie and Dalton Trujillo. Third year letters went to Carlos Quintana, Trevor Barton, Nick Robinson and Scottie Gishie. Lanny Newton-Pender and Buddy Wagoner received fourth year varsity letters. Special team awards went to Gabriel Gabaldon as Junior Varsity Offensive Player; Ryan Short, Junior Varsity Defensive Player; Justin Perkins, Junior Varsity Pitcher of the Year; and Tim Pentz, Junior Varsity Most Improved Player. Varsity Co-Offensive Players of the Year were Cade Maestas and Carlos Quintana. Lanny Newton-Pender was the Defensive Player of the Year. Varsity Pitcher of the Year was Logan Tsinijinnie. The Roadrunner Leadership Award went to Buddy Wagoner and the Team Spirit Award went to Brandon Kester. The junior varsity finished with a mark of 13-4, and the varsity finished 15-11. Track coaches Paul Demuth, Jody Good, Brandon O’Dell and Melissa John presented participant certificates to Joseph Ambrose, Ethan Benally, Jayson Puente and Chance Yazzie. First team varsity awards went to Shay Autobee, Adam Bahe, Shannon Davis, Zachary Derrick, Dakota Dick, Deedra Morris, Sun Rae Nez, Samuel Sumpter, Jaylene Tsosie, Weston Williams and Emmanual Yellowhair. Second year letters went to Kyle Baldwin, Carmichael Byjoe, Juwan Cummings, Ryan Keyonnie, Tristan Notah, Christian Pierce and Wazuri Waits. Third year letters were given to Ryan Bia, Darian Hollins, Demi Phaturos and Morgan Zahne. Fourth year letters went to Wade Biakeddy, Marcos Clark, Terrilyn Lester, James Sumpter, Miya Tom and Marcel Young. Special team awards went to Shannon Davis as Most Improved Sprinter; and Adam Bahe, Most Improved Thrower. The Roadrunner Award went to Demi Phaturos. The Top Point Award went to Darian Hollins; Thrower MVP, Terrilyn Lester; and overall team MVP, Darian Hollins. Golfers who will be receiving their awards from Coach Del Novell are James Saxton, Robert Wheeler and Drennan Hanley, all first year letters. Kaitlyn Benally will receive a third year varsity letter. Drennan Hanley was named the Rookie MVP. James Saxton was named the overall team MVP.