On Monday, Nov. 27, the Lady Trojan Volleyball teams held their Volleyball Awards Social. The event included the Middle School, Junior Varsity and Varsity Teams, and their families.

The Middle School coach Catherine Cason was the first to present certificates of participation to each of the players: Brooke Burnam, Jamee Daniels, Micaela Mitchell, Jeda Padgett, Kianna Bristol, Taylor Combass, Paige Fenneman and Raven Devers. Trophies were presented to the following players: Most Valuable Offensive Player: Raven Devers; Most Valuable Defensive Player: Paige Fenneman, and there was a tie for the Academic Award: Jada Padgett and Taylor Combass each had a GPA of 3.42.

Next to present certificates of participation was the JV Coach Katie Burnett. Each of the players received a certificate: Ashley Scaff, Heather Marvin, D’Andrea Thomas, Tiffany Hart, Gabrielly Moody, Jasmine Dobson, Morgan Belote, Alyssa Blanton, Britney Lambert, Blake Daniels, Heidi Harris, Shelby Wills, Angelique Walls and Angie Robinson. Recognition was also given to Brittany Wheeler who was the scorer for the JV and Varsity Teams, as well as Lynn Roberson. Trophies were presented to: Best Defensive Player – Ashley Scaff; Best Offensive Player – D’Andrea Thomas; Most Valuable Player – Heather Marvin; and the Academic Award went to Alyssa Blanton with a 4.0 GPA.

Finally the Varsity Coach Sue Allen presented the awards for the varsity players. Each received certificates of participation and a varsity letter and/or pin. Lettering for the first time was Lacie Harris who received a letter and pin. Next came the players that have already lettered in another sport but were lettering in volleyball for the first time and received the volleyball pin: Lindsey Burnam, Katie Burnam, Jhelecia Hawkins, Courtney Bibby, Kendall Newsome and Mary-Hannah Gaver. The next group of players had already lettered in volleyball in the past and received certificates and pins: Tashea Seymore (second year), Robbielynn Roberson (second year) and Katie Allen (fourth year). Trophies were presented to: Most Improved Player – Jhelecia Hawkins; Trojan Spirit Award – Tashea Seymore; Best Defensive Player/Most DIGS (with 182 DIGS) – Katie Allen; Best Server (with 90% accuracy, scoring 195 points with 48 aces) – Mary-Hannah Gaver; and Most Kills (163 kills) – Robbielynn Roberson. The Academic Award for the varsity team can not be presented until December because half of the team is taking college (Dual Enrollment Classes) and those grades aren’t posted until the end of the semester.

Door prizes were given out, and a good time was had by all. The coaches and players are looking forward to a great season next year.