The annual Holbrook High School Sports Awards Night was held May 17 at the George Gardner Performing Arts Center on the school campus. Athletic Director Paul Demuth emceed the event, announcing all the sports teams and their individual and team accomplishments from the 2015-16 school year.
Beginning with the fall sports, football players, coached by Brady Pond with assistants Larry Hayes, Don Tyler, Dale Larsen, Alex Baker and Kendall Bakurza, were recognized for a varsity team record of 5-5 and a junior varsity team record of 8-1.
Players receiving first year varsity letters were Ricardo Chaviro, Adriano Sam, Robert Wheeler, Marcus Elliston, Ambrose Jackson, James Spencer, Jordan Yellowhorse, Gage Coronado, Cole McDaniel, Michael Queiruga, Ryan Short, Tyric Stewart, Darrin Tyler, Frankie Ulibarri, Zakhari Waits, Jeffrey Jones and Ronald Tyler. Second year letter winners were Delano Anaya, Roderick Begay, Ryan Castillo, Keyshawn Davis, Faustino Martinez, Orion Peterson, Jeremiah Sam, Danny Gonzales, Shane McGraw, Miah Perry and Robert Romo. Third year letters went to Carmichael Byjoe, TJ Foard, Julian Garcia, Scottie Gishie, Alex Haussman, Wazuri Waits, Oscar Hernandez, Cade Maestas and Zach McLaws. Jedde Bowman earned a fourth year varsity letter.
Managers Tryston Apodaca, Zach Reyes and Martina Ashley also received varsity letters.
Junior varsity participation certificates went to Marcus Elliston, James Spencer, Joseph Ambrose, Jared Bitah, Johnathon Evans, Troy Hill, Tyreese James, Sam Sumpter, Brady Buckley, Brett Buckley, Jack Hardy, Wallace Joe, Ezra Joe, Cedric Joe, Andrew John, Jordan Lozano, Bryce Tanner, Tynen Thomas and Kaleb Tyler.
Special team awards went to Jedde Bowman as Defensive Player of the Year; Julian Garcia, Most Outstanding Back; Scottie Gishie, Most Valuable Player; Oscar Hernandez, Most Outstanding Lineman; Cade Maestas, Offensive Player of the Year; Zach McLaws, Roadrunner Leadership Award; and Jeffrey Jones, Varsity Newcomer of the Year.
Jayvee awards went to Ambrose Jackson as Most Outstanding Lineman; Cole McDaniel and Ryan Short, Co-Offensive Players of the Year; Tyric Stewart, Most Outstanding Back; and Frankie Ulibarri, Defensive Player of the Year.
Those receiving Arizona Interscholastic Association recognition included Jedde Bowman, Oscar Hernandez and Scottie Gishie as All Section First Team selections. Named to the All Section Second Team were Wazuri Waits, Cade Maestas, Alex Haussman, Oscar Hernandez and Julian Garcia. Scottie Gishie was selected to the First Team All Division, and Oscar Hernandez was named to the Second Team All Division.
Volleyball players coached by Leslie Baldonado, with assistants Cheryl Carlson, Kailee Long and Aaren LaRose, posted a freshman record of 2-13, a junior varsity record of 9-8 and a varsity record of 5-12.
First year varsity letters went to Laurie Brown, Destany Begay, Kendra Monroe, Lexy Beltran, Carla Plumb and Sydney Plumb. Second year letters were awarded to Darian Hollins, Adriana Monroe and Alishea Kee. Third year letters went to Shayna Carlson and Alex Jeffers-Sample.
Kelly Chee and Peton Alex received varsity letters as team managers.
Junior varsity certificates went to Amber Notah, Ariyana Pratt, Jadiana Perez, Samantha Serna, Brianna Cordero, Sophie Phaturos, Tyler Pacheco, Makenzi Thompson, Randi Bain, Courtney Lee, Allison Duffy and Simarah Salabye. Freshmen certificates went to Shaylynn Begay, Georgia Benally, Sevanah Bitahy, Sanaa Bob, Krysteena Hooker, Faith Manygoats, Raelynn Mike, Rashawna Nez and Joelle Yazzie.
Special team awards went to Sydney Plumb as Most Improved; Lexy Beltran, Best Defensive Player; Darian Hollins, Best Offensive Player; Alex Jeffers-Sample, Roadrunner Spirit Award; Adriana Monroe, Roadrunner Leadership Award; Laurie Brown, Assists Award; and Shayna Carlson, Best All Around Player.
Girls’ soccer coach Beth Baloo and her assistant, Victor Paz, gave first year varsity letters to Alexia Serna, Cristen Halwood, Whitney Apodaca, Daelyn Nez, Hailey Guttery, Arianna Gurrero, Elena Smith, Alanna Hayes, Brooke Saganitso, Destiny Salazar, Leilani Willard, Rayanna Yellowhair, Ciara Willard and Brianna Richards. Second year letters went to Alaynna Baloo, Chantell Lester, Rayanna Wauneka, Skylynn Johnson, Aiyana Gary and Abi McCarthy. Michaela Lee received a fourth year varsity letter.
Special team awards went to Elena Smith as Defender of the Year; Hailey Guttery, Goalie Of the Year; Leilani Willard, Most Spirited; Brianna Richards, Midfielder of the Year; and Chantell Lester, Forward of the Year.
Hailey Guttery, Alaynna Baloo and Aiyana Gary were named to the AIA Second Team All Section.
The varsity team posted a 2-14 record, the best in the history of the program.
Boys’ soccer coach Tony Aguilera and his assistants, Delmar Johnson, Gabbi Aguilera and Jesus Aguilera, handed out first year varsity letters to Dylan Nez, Tyrell Nelson, Damian Begay, Drennan Hanley, Zack Derrick and Mark Kuehnlein. Second year letters went to Trevor Yazzie, Jalen Nez, Wyatt McLaws, Dylan Young and Stephen Woody. Fourth year letters went to Angel Benitez, James Ramirez, Trevor Barton and Brandon Kester.
Special team awards went to Brandon Kester, who received the Roadrunner Award; Mark Kuehnlein, Newcomer of the Year; Damian Begay, Most Improved; and Angel Benitez, Most Valuable Player.
The varsity team posted a season record of 3-9, and the jayvee team went 2-1.
Cross country coaches Nick Moyte and Lelia Demuth handed out first year varsity letters to Emmanuel Yellowhair, Tanisha Yazzie, Weston Williams, Cody Keyonnie, Kody Joe, Thurman Yazzie, Diyanii Yazzie, Jordan Platero, Kiah Demuth, Greg Benally and Hershal Skeets. Second year letters went to Abrian Dickson, Saun Rae Nez, Deedra Morris, Dakota Dick, Todd Gishie and Ryan Martin. Morgan Zahne and LaShaundra Tsosie each received a third year varsity letter.
Runners receiving junior varsity certificates were Vinessa Bonney, Jayden Johns, Kohl Potts, David Laughter, Jolyne Yazzie, and Trei Jensen.
Special team awards went to Diyannii Yazzie, Rookie of the Year for the boys; Jordan Platero and Kiah Demuth, Co-Rookies of the year for the girls; Morgan Zahne, Most Valuable Player for the girls; and Abrian Dickson, Most Valuable Player for the boys.
The boys’ team placed 13th and the girls team finished 11th in the very tough 17-team section.
Spiritline coaches Krista Smith, Cheryl Carlson and Nichole Lozano handed out first year varsity letters to Vanessa Quezada, Canela Queiruga, Cynthia Rodriguez and Robyn Begaye. Second year letter winners were Emily Evanson, Mariah Kelley, Emily Carlson and Mathew Case. Third year letter winners were Jose Luna, Patrick O’Brien and Megan Haussman. Fourth year letters went to Violet Case, Tessa Candelaria and Kailen Matty.
Kailen Matty was recognized as the Most Spirited on the team.
The team placed fifth in Co-ed Cheer and third in Partner Stunt in the section. In the state competition, they finished eighth in both categories.
The Wrestlerettes are coached by Lou Ann McLaws.
First year letters went to Antasia Kennedy, Shundeen Salazar, Kiana Boyd and Kyah Park. Second year letters went to Martina Ashley and Carmen Hamilton. Merissa Sullivan received a third year letter and Michaela Lee earned a fourth year varsity letter.
Wrestling coach John Bokker and his assistant, Nick Moyte, passed out first year varsity letters to Nizhonie Begay, Adriano Smith, Ryan Martin, Dre Hanley, John Hardy, Sanchez Begay, Josh Romo and Kaylee Bowman as manager. Second year letters went to Robert Romo, Zach McLaws, Hershal Skeets and Sam Sumpter. Third year letters went to Mac Stump, Levi McClellan, Shane McGraw, Kohl Potts and Samantha Serna as manager. Noah Barela, Jedde Bowman and James Ramirez received fourth year varsity letters.
Kenia Alvarado, David Laughter and Cody Keyonnie received participation letters.
Special team awards went to Noah Barela, who received the Roadrunner Award; Jedde Bowman, Adriano Sam and Mac Stump, Most Improved; Sanchez Begay, Rookie of the Year; and Levi McClellan, Most Valuable Player.
The team posted a season dual record of 19-8.
Kohl Potts and Levi McClellan were both state qualifiers. McClellan, Potts and Jedde Bowman were all named to the Navajo Times All Star Team.
Girls’ basketball coach Greg Perkins, along with assistants Frank Stacey and Aaron LaRose, handed out first year varsity letters to Shoshawna Jack, Sevanah Bitahy, Aiyana Gary, Elena Smith, and managers Rashawna Nez and Raelynn Mike. Second year letters went to Tyler Pacheco, Dakota Dick, Twyla Clark, Alishea Kee and Ariyana Pratt. Third year letters went to Dishie Kinlicheenie, Laurie Brown, Quanyyah Lester and manager Kournikova Kinlicheenie.
Junior varsity certificates went to Jordan Platero, Megan Cummings, Nicole Tsedah, Tyarra Shirley, Simarah Salabye, Elena Smith, Aiyana Gary, Rayanna Wauneka, Makenzi Thompson, Courtney Lee, Jessica Todacheenie, Lefrenda Yazzie and Shoshawna Jack. Freshman certificates went to Daelyn Nez, Georgia Benally, Leliah Tsosie, Chasity James, Anslee Tsosie, Jordan Platero, Nicole Tsedah, Maya Endfield, Tyarra Shirly, Lelani Willard, Triston Ambrose, Brooke Begay, Ashlyn Yazzie, Sanaa Bob, Faith Manygoats and Megan Cummings.
The freshman team went 4-12 on the season, the jayvee was 14-3 and the varsity team went 14-16.
Special team awards went to Nicole Tsedah as Freshman Offensive Player of the Year; Georgia Benally, Freshman Defensive Player of the Year; Rayanna Wauneka, Junior Varsity Offensive Player of the Year; Jessica Todacheenie and Simarah Salabye, Junior Varsity Co-Defensive Players of the year; Quanyyah Lester, Varsity Offensive Player of the Year; Twyla Clark, Varsity Defensive Player of the Year; Dishie Kinlicheenie, Varsity Assist Leader; Dakota Dick, Varsity Hustle Award; Laurie Brown, Varsity Team Leader Award; and Quanyyah Lester, Varsity MVP.
The team qualified for state for the seventh consecutive year. Quanyyah Lester was selected to the Second Team All Section, Honorable Mention All Division, Navajo Times All Star Team, New Mexico/Arizona All Star Game and AZ Basketball Coaches All Star Game. Laurie Brown was selected to the Navajo Times All Star Team and also played in the Arizona/New Mexico All Star Game.
Boys’ basketball coach Delmar Johnson and his assistants, Don Tyler, Jeremy Madison and Joey Aguilera, handed out first year varsity letters to Brandon Kester, Rhett Desiderio, Elliot Pete, Hayden Kinlichee, and managers Charmelia Jones Raine Shaw and Derrick Joe. Second year letters went to Nathan Johnson, and Benson Davis. Abrian Dickson earned a third year letter and Miireux Begaii received his fourth year letter.
Jayvee certificates went to Tyrell Nelson, Terrence Kelly, Jayden Johns, Lane Goldtooth, Dylan Young, Jared Woody, Todd Gishie, Frankie Ulibarri, Shundiin Clark, Kyen Attakai, Tynen Thomas and Lensias Morris. Freshman team certificates went to Diyanii Yazzie, Gabriel Lopez, Oscar Hernandez, Hadley Wilson, Daylon Nez, Shayne Halwood, Josiah Freddie, Dylan Nez, Isaiah Brown, Trevor Boyd and Chance Yazzie.
Special team awards went to Diyanii Yazzie as Freshman MVP; Josiah Freddie, Freshman Most Improved Player; Tynen Thomas and Hadley Wilson, Junior Varsity Co-Most Improved Player; Terrence Kelly, Junior Varsity MVP; Benson Davis, Mr. Roadrunner Award; Brandon Kester, Varsity Most Improved Player; and Abrian Dickson, Varsity MVP.
The freshman team went 15-3 on the season, the junior varsity was 12-6, and the varsity team went 23-9 and advanced to the second round of the state tournament.
Abrian Dickson was tapped for the All Section First Team, All Division Second Team, Navajo Times Player of the Year and The Arizona Republic Second Team All Star, and played in the Arizona/New Mexico All Star Game. Benson Davis and Miireux Begaii were both named to the Honorable Mention All Section Team.
Track coaches Paul Demuth, Zane Morgan, Brandon O’Dell and Lelia Demuth handed out first year varsity letters to Joseph Ambrose, Colton Christensen, Chad Lewis, Brooke Saganitso, Diyanii Yazzie, David Laughter, Spencer Williams, Joshua Meeks, Julian Garcia, Nathan Tom, Kiah Demuth, Mallory Nelson, Jordan Yellowhorse, Jaron Woody, Nolan Joe and manager Olin Murphy. Second year letters went to Tanisha Yazzie, Emmanual Yellowhair, Shayna Carlson and Deedra Morris. Third year letters went to Jonathon Dawson, Weston Williams and Carmichael Byjoe. Fourth year letters went to Darian Hollins, Kyle Baldwin, Wazuri Waits and Morgan Zahne.
Special team awards went to Kiah Demuth and Diyanii Yazzie, Co-Rookies of the Year; Jonathon Dawson, Sprinter Award; Emmanuel Yellowhair, Most Improved Sprinter; Wazuri Waits, who placed third at state in the long jump, Boys’ Team MVP; and Darian Hollins, who won the state title in the long jump, Girls’ Team MVP. Waits also qualified for state in the triple jump. Hollins also qualified for state in the triple jump and the 100 meter dash.
Softball coach Megan Newton-Pender, Don Tyler, Delmar Johnson and Victor Paz handed out first year varsity letters to Sam Serna, Sydney Plumb, Adrianna Monroe and Canela Queiruga. Second year letters went to Destany Begaye, Makenzi Thompson, Kendra Monroe, and Kallee Reidhead. Third year letters went to Cynthia Rodriguez and Jadiana Perez. Fourth year letters went to Isabelle Jaquez and Alex Jeffers-Sample.
Junior varsity certificates went to Sydney Plumb, Sam Serna, Hailey Guttery, Destany Begaye, Carla Plumb, Amber Notah, Alexis Gillespie, Kellie Stanton, Javon Boling, Makenzi Thompson, Kendra Monroe, Adrianna Monroe, Jadiana Perez, Kallee Reidhead, Canela Queiruga, Christen Halwood and Megan Cummings.
Special team awards went to Sydney Plumb, who earned the Hustle Award; Canela Queiruga, Most Improved; Sam Serna, Best Attitude; Jose Luna, Most Spirited; Alex Jeffers-Sample, Golden Glove Award; and Isabelle Jaquez, Team MVP.
Alex Jeffers-Sample was selected as a First Team All Section Position Player. Isabelle Jaquez and Canela Queiruga were named to the Second Team All Section Team. Jeffers-Sample and Isabelle Jaquez will both play in the Senior All Star game this summer.
The jayvee team went 7-5 on the season, and the varsity was 12-15 and reached the state tournament.
Baseball coach Brady Pond and his assistants, Alex Baker, Kendall Bakurza, Scott Baker, Alex Baldonado and Jacob Baker, passed out first year varsity letters to Delano Anaya, Shane McGraw, Miah Perry, Gabe Gabaldon, Cole McDaniel, Jalen Nez, Justin Perkins, Ryan Short, Frankie Ulibarri, and managers Robyn Begay, Mariah Kelly and Megan Haussman. Second year letters went to Tryston Apodaca, Alex Haussman, Michael O’Brien and Tristan Baldonado. Cade Maestas received a third year varsity letter. Trevor Barton, Scottie Gishie and Nick Robinson all received fourth year varsity letters.
Junior varsity certificates went to Justus Gerhold, Mark Kuenhein, Michael Queiruga, Zach Reyes, Brady Buckley, Brett Buckley, Fern Luna, Robert Perry, James Wilkinson, and managers Delainy Candelaria and Mariah Chiquito.
Special team awards went to Robert Perry as Junior Varsity Most Improved; Frankie Ulibarri, Junior Varsity Offensive Player of the Year; Jalen Nez, Junior Varsity Pitcher of the Year; Cole McDaniel, Junior Varsity Defensive Player of the Year; Gabe Gabaldon, Varsity Newcomer of the Year; Nick Robinson, Varsity Offensive Player of the Year; Trevor Barton, Varsity Pitcher of the Year; Tryston Apodaca, Varsity Roadrunner Leadership Award; and Cade Maestas, Varsity MVP.
The jayvee team went 15-2 this season, and the varsity was 18-9 and qualified for the state tournament.
All Section First Team and All Division First Team honors went to Cade Maestas. Named to the Second Team All Section were Nick Robinson, Trevor Barton and Tristan Baldonado. Trevor Barton and Nick Robinson will play in the Summer All Star Game, which will be coached by Pond.
Golf coaches Del Novell and Jeremy Madison presented first year varsity letters to JC Roan, John Hardy, Josh Romo and Tynen Thomas. Drennen Hanly received a second year varsity letter. James Saxton received a third year varsity letter. Dylan Nez, Daelyn Nez and Georgia Benally received participation letters.
Team awards went to Drennen Hanley as Most Improved; John Hardy, Rookie of the Year; and James Saxton, Team MVP.
