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Ray District High School held its Athletic Banquet on the night of Tuesday, May 22, at the high school courtyard, to recognize the sports for the 2017-2018 school year. Sponsored by the Ray Booster Club, the banquet offered hamburgers, hot dogs, chips and soft drinks which were served to a large crowd of supporters.
First to be recognized was the Cheer Squad under the direction of Jenny Coleman. They were given certificates and complimented on their hard work during the school year.
Ray Cross Country Team: Saul Torres, Dallin Coleman, Matt Ruttler, Dyllin Sanders-Lopez, Luke Warren, Phillip Romero and Chandler Coleman.
Ray Cross Country Team was praised by Coach Brian Coleman for the competitive spirit they showed against larger rival schools during the season. Team members recognized were freshmen Saul Torres, Dallin Coleman, Matt Rutter; sophomores Luke Warren, Phillip Romero; and, seniors Dyllin Sanders-Lopez and Chandler Coleman. Dallin Coleman was named Most Outstanding Country Athlete.
The Volley Team was also recognized for their achievements during the season. Coach Roach Rachel Mawson chose Savannah Rodriguez and Shelby Yocum as outstanding players.
Head Football Coach Frank Lechuga presents the Most Outstanding Player award to Dyllin Sanders-Lopez.
Ray Football players for the 2017 season were complimented for an outstanding season by Head Coach Frank Lechuga. Senior Dyllin Sanders-Lopez was named Most Outstanding Football Player of the Year. He was also First Team All Regional Defensive Lineman and was named the Regional Defensive Player of the Year.
Ray Girl’s Basketball Head Coach, Aaron Chenoweth complimented the players on an outstanding season going into the playoffs. Junior Tara Lorona was presented the Region 1A East Defensive Player and was Second Team A1 Region. Senior Savannah Rodriguez was presented a plaque for scoring 1,202 points in her four year high school career. Rodriguez was also named as 1A East First Team Player. Sophomore Shelby Yocum also received a plaque for scoring 1,281 points in two seasons as a varsity player. She also has a chance of breaking the national record in a high school career and was named to the All Region First Team and voted Region Player of the Year for the second consecutive year.
Dustin Bingham Head Basketball Coach presents Ray High School Player of the Year to Stone Patterson.
Boy’s Basketball Head Coach Dustin Bingham recognized his players and awarded their efforts for the season. Stone Patterson was named Player of the Year and 1A First Team All Region.
Assistant Softball Coach Monica Kenyon presents Shelby Yocum with the Most Outstanding Softball POY.
Girl’s Softball players were recognized for another outstanding season by Head Coach Roach Rachel Mawson and Assistant Coach Monica Kenyon. Junior Tara Lorona was named First Team All Region and 1A East Offensive Player of the Year. Sophomore Shelby Yocum was named Most Outstanding Softball Player of the Year. Yocum was also named Second Team All Region Player. Freshman Chelsea Boyd-Flores won the “Fearless Freshman” softball award. She also named a Second Team All Region Player award.
Ray Baseball players were recognized for their outstanding season by going into the playoffs Richard Valenzuela was awarded Most Outstanding Player. Valenzuela was also a First Team All Region Player and was voted as Region 1A East Defensive Player of the Year. Fabian Valenzuela was named 1A East Defensive Player of the Year. Head Coach Frank Lechuga and Assistant Coach Scott Warren presented the awards.
Emily Rutter receives the Most Outstanding Female Track Athlete award from Assistant Track Coach Brian Coleman.
Nathan Molar receives the Most Outstanding Male Track Athlete from Assistant Coach Brian Coleman.
Track and Field Team received their rewards from Head Coach Mike Smith and Assistant Coach Brian Coleman. Emily Rutter was Most Outstanding Female Track Athlete of the Year. Nathan Molar was named Most Outstanding Male Track Athlete.
The Ray Booster Club provided banners that were awarded to all athletes who are named as a Region Player of the Year.
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