Earlier last week, the California Interscholastic Federation, Southern Section honored their top athletes for the 2015-16 school year.
The 24 students were selected not only for their achievements on the field or court, but for their performance in the classroom as well. Students were invited to attend a breakfast hosted by the Citrus Belt Area Athletic Director’s Association, where they were honored for their outstanding seasons. Also invited were the students’ parents, as well as their athletic directors, coaches and school principals.
Southwestern League students selected for this honor are:
Elizabeth Pulver – Chaparral; Volleyball
Garrett Strang – Chaparral; Wrestling
Destiny Collins – Great Oak; Track & Field
Isaac Cortez – Great Oak; Cross Country, Track & Field
Annie Blackwood – Murrieta Mesa; Soccer
Austen Salcedo – Murrieta Mesa; Football, Baseball, Track & Field
Delayne Lynton – Murrieta Valley; Water Polo
Hudson Rawlings – Murrieta Valley; Water Polo, Swim
Riley Schaefer – Temecula Valley; Basketball
Kelsie Whitmore – Temecula Valley; Golf, Soccer, Baseball
Brittney Reed – Vista Murrieta; Basketball
Michael Norman – Vista Murrieta; Track & Field
Sunbelt League students selected for this honor are:
Mallie Donohoe – Elsinore; Volleyball
Michael Taylor – Elsinore; Basketball
Hannah Rivas – Heritage; Tennis, Softball
Aleva Hifo – Heritage; Football, Track & Field
Katie Galindo – Lakeside; Volleyball, Cross Country
Tyler Garrard – Lakeside; Water Polo, Soccer, Tennis
Sophia Cadenhead – Paloma Valley; Cross Country, Track
Blake Bourman – Paloma Valley; Football, Basketball
Kaicey Santacruz – Perris; Cross Country, Track & Field
Nathaniel Bell – Perris; Football, Basketball, Track & Field
Emma Bordenkecher – Temescal Canyon; Softball
Tyler Strabel – Temescal Canyon; Water Polo, Swim
After the breakfast, the students were sent home with awards to commemorate their achievements, as well as with a patch for their letterman jackets, which are likely already overflowing with various other patches.
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