On Nov. 20, Winslow High School Varsity Coach Julie Thomas along with coaches Samantha Sam and Jennifer Yazzie celebrated a good season and the accomplishments of their players. Starting with MaxPreps Players of the Year for varsity: Keira Barton, junior varsity: Nalani Chee and frosh: Jaya Nells.
Seniors each recognized with a quilt made by Coach Thomas include Keira Barton, Kaitlyn Barton, Ayla Curley, Tamia Haskie, Allison Holiday, Natilyn Nez, Ariana Torres and Bailey Upshaw.
Varsity awards included Most Digs: Natilyn Nez with 380, Most Assists: Keira Barton with 575, Most Kills: Tamia Haskie with 252, Most Blocks: Ayla Curley with 32 and Most Aces: Kaitlyn Belone with 51.
AIA 3A East All-Region players include Honorable Mention: Kaitlyn Belone and Brielle Becenti. Second Team: Natilyn Nez and Keira Barton. Twix Awards (for playing more than one position): Kayla Ben, Kaitlyn Belone, Alani Webb, Ahiiyaana Patterson and Bennabah Smith. Most Improved for varsity: Taylor Rios, Ayla Curley and Bailey Upshaw. Most Improved junior varsity: Breanne Dewakuku, Ahiiyaana Patterson and Taylor Charley. Most Improved frosh: Kaidynce Dick, Leia Russell and Jaya Nells.
Dig Deep Awards to varsity include: Keira Barton and Kassidy Belone, to junior varsity: Taylor Charley and Ahiiyaane Patterson, and frosh: Kendra Bahe and Aubrey Holiday.
Character Matters Competitor of the Season include on varsity: Keira Baron and Kaitlyn Belone, junior varsity: Amorita Espinoza and Alana Francis, and frosh: Jaya Nells and Kylie Stayne.
Sportsmanship Award for varsity: was Allison Holiday, junior varsity: Yitaazbah Begay and frosh: Ahuuyaana Patterson.
Liz McLaws Award for Excellence, Dedication and Character went to Ariana Torres.
School records include Keira Barton is No. 1 in assists in a season with 575 and No. 1 for assists in a Career with 1,087.
Natilyn Nez is No. 5 in digs in a career, with 1,174 and No. 5 in aces in a career, with 119.
Tamia Haskie is No. 6 in kills in a season, with 252.
With special thanks to Andrew Balderrama, Randy Therio, Kathy Conner and Elaine Larsen.
