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Twenty area athletes received honors as the outstanding athlete of the year in their respective sport, followed by male and female overall athlete of the year, coach of the year and scholar athlete of the year.

Tribune Publisher Terri Leifeste told the student-athletes that just being invited to the banquet represented countless hours of hard work and sacrifice by themselves, their parents/ guardians and their coaches.

“We are absolutely thrilled to have so many people in the room tonight to celebrate the accomplishments of more than 200 of the most outstanding high school studentathletes in Boone County,” Leifeste said during her opening remarks.

The event would not have been possible without the support of title sponsor University of Missouri Health Care.

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FROM COLUMBIA TRIBUNE STAFF Local student-athletes from 12 Boone County high schools across 20 different sports were recognized Monday night during the Columbia Daily Tribune’s Best of Prep Tribbys Awards banquet.

The third annual event celebrated successes from the past school year with a dinner and program at the Holiday Inn Executive Center.

Over 500 people attended the event to witness the awards ceremony and hear from Gabby Douglas, an Olympic gold medal-winning United States gymnast, who opened up about her career and gave advice to scores of high school athletes who were present.

Douglas answered questions during an on-stage Q&A session with Tribune Sports Editor Kevin Graeler and sports reporter Eric Blum before fielding a few more from members of the audience.

“I always enjoy talking to students to help them along in their career because life is not always easy — it’s a bunch of ups and downs,” Douglas told the Tribune. “So anything that I can do to help, I’m totally on board.

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Nathaniel Peat 2019 MALE ATHLETE OF THE YEAR

CONGRATULATIONS to all of Boone County’s high school athletes!

WHY HE WON...

Nathaniel won because of not only his football accomplishments, but his track and field accolades to match. Peat went through some early-season adversity and injuries and still pushed through to race at the state meet in his final day as a high school athlete. Peat was also a dominant running back that helped Rock Bridge football win nine games reach the Class 6 state quarterfinals. We wish Peat nothing but the best representing Boone County playing for Stanford football in the Pac 12.

Emma Chapman

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2019 FEMALE ATHLETE OF THE YEAR

WHY SHE WON...

Emma won because of her contributions in basketball, volleyball and track. Chapman was a middle hitter and blocker for Hickman volleyball and played an integral role on the team despite already signing for Kansas State women’s basketball. In the spring, Chapman took second place in the Class 5 high jump at the state meet in her first season as a member of the Kewpie’s track team. Chapman also averaged 16.3 points for Hickman’s basketball team. We wish Chapman great success in the Big 12.

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FOOTBALL

2019

Parker Boyce Southern Boone, Senior

Cooper Crane Hallsville, Junior

Christian Davis Hickman, Senior

Melvin, Drayton Rock Bridge, Senior

John Durant Centralia, Junior

Robert Hunter Tolton, Senior

Darren Jordan Battle, Junior

Talin Kemp Hickman, Junior

Jaren Lewis Battle, Senior

Jalen Logan-Redding Rock Bridge, Senior

Martez Manuel Rock Bridge, Senior

Monroe Mills Tolton, Junior

Will Norris Rock Bridge, Junior

Nathaniel Peat Rock Bridge, Senior

Parker Ray Battle, Senior

Brett Stanfield Southern Boone, Senior

Sam Stichnote Southern Boone, Senior

Jared Thompson Tolton, Senior

BOYS tennis

Zach Grueber Rock Bridge, Senior

Jake Fraunfelder Rock Bridge, Senior

Kam Farid Rock Bridge, Senior

Max Litton Rock Bridge, Freshman

Kavin Anand Rock Bridge, Senior

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Luke Bouchard Rock Bridge, Senior

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FOOTBALL STATS Name

Year

School

Stats

Parker Boyce

Senior

Southern Boone

Cooper Crane

Junior

Hallsville

Finished his junior season with 212 rushes for 1,141 yards and 12 touchdowns

Christian Davis

Senior

Hickman

Finished the season with 214 carries for 1,002 yards and 11 touchdowns

Melvin Drayton

Senior

Rock Bridge

John Durant

Junior

Centralia

Robert Hunter

Senior

Tolton

Named second-team all-state in Class 2 after finishing this year with 3,413 passing yards and 27 touchdowns

Darren Jordan

Junior

Battle

Helped guide his team to a fifth-straight district championship with 210 rushes for 1,459 yards and 10 touchdowns

Talin Kemp

Junior

Hickman

Jaren Lewis

Senior

Battle

Jalen Logan-Redding

Senior

Rock Bridge

The Bruins’ standout had 63 tackles, eight sacks, 19 tackles for loss and four fumbles recovered

Martez Manuel

Senior

Rock Bridge

Finished the season with 72 tackles three tackles for loss, three interceptions and two forced fumbles

Monroe Mills

Junior

Tolton

The Division I prospect had 62 total tackles, four sacks, nine tackles for loss, two forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries

Will Norris

Junior

Rock Bridge

The Bruins’ heavy hitter finished the season with 101 tackles, six sacks, 14 tackles for loss, one safety, one fumble recovered

Nathaniel Peat

Senior

Rock Bridge

Finished his senior season with 267 carries for 2,529 yards rushing and 24 touchdowns

Parker Ray

Senior

Battle

The Spartans’ 6-foot-4, 315-pound leader had 194 knockdowns and a 91-percent assignment grade

Brett Stanfield

Senior

Southern Boone

A second-team all-state selection after finishing the season with 139 total tackles — a school record

Sam Stichnote

Senior

Southern Boone

Finished the season with 80 total tackles, four interceptions and six forced fumbles on defense. 32 total TDs on offense and special teams

Jared Thompson

Senior

Tolton

77 kickoffs with a 60.57-yard average and 43 touchbacks, 47-for-52 on PATs and 11-for-15 on field goals with a long of 47

Finished the season with 113 tackles, 10 sacks, 27 tackles for loss and five fumbles forced Finished the season with 1,934 total yards and 18 combined touchdowns

Ended the season with 81 tackles, two pass breakups, one interception and a blocked kick The Kansas State signee finished 2018 with 3,525 combined rushing and passing yards and 36 total touchdowns

Finished the season with 68 catches for 1,105 yards and 10 touchdowns

BOYS tennis STATS Name

Year

School

Stats

Zach Grueber

Senior

Rock Bridge

Class 2 state quarterfinalist

Jake Fraunfelder

Senior

Rock Bridge

Class 2 state semifinalist

Kam Farid

Senior

Rock Bridge

Class 2 doubles runner-up

Max Litton

Freshman

Rock Bridge

Class 2 doubles runner-up

Kavin Anand

Senior

Rock Bridge

Class 2 doubles champion

Luke Bouchard

Senior

Rock Bridge

Class 2 doubles champion

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GIRLS BASKETBALL

Emma Chapman Hickman, Senior

Maci Kuchta Hickman, Junior

Eliyah McCarthy Battle, Sophomore

Kendra Mackey Battle, Senior

Sophia Elfrink Tolton, Freshman

Amber Wright Tolton, Senior

Eryn Puett Rock Bridge, Junior

Biance Stocks Rock Bridge, Junior

Jahna Burris Sturgeon, Senior

Carter Simkins Centralia, Senior

Avery Oetting Hallsville, Freshman

BOYS BASKETBALL

Isiaih Mosley Rock Bridge, Senior

Ja’ Monta Black Rock Bridge, Senior

Dajaun Harris Rock Bridge, Senior

Jarvis Jennings Hickman, Senior

Cachao Gianquinto Battle, Junior

Maricus Grant Battle, Junior

Nate Schwartze Tolton, Junior

Sam Stichnote Southern Boone, Senior

Rece Gilmore Southern Boone, Junior

Guy Moran Centralia, Junior

Kenny Stone Sturgeon, Senior

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Sanaa’ St. Andre Rock Bridge, Junior

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Beau Washer Tolton, Senior

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GIRLS BASKETBALL STATS Name

Year

School

Stats

Emma Chapman

Senior

Hickman

Averaged 16.3 points per game, nine rebounds per game, 33 steals, 44 blocks and 37 assists

Maci Kuchta

Junior

Hickman

Averaged 12.4 points per game, 3.6 rebounds per game, 2.6 assists per game and 1.4 steals per game

Eliyah McCarthy

Sophomore

Battle

Contributed through defense and 3-point range to Spartans' team

Kendra Mackey

Senior

Battle

Senior leader and post on Spartans' team

Sophia Elfrink

Freshman

Tolton

48 percent from the field, 270 points, 10.8 per game

Amber Wright

Senior

Tolton

44 percent from the field, 315 points, 12.6 per game

Sanaa' St. Andre

Junior

Rock Bridge

11.5 points per game, 39.8 field goal percentage, 93 assists, 41 steals

Eryn Puett

Junior

Rock Bridge

13.1 points per game, 57 field goal percentage, 65 2-point field goal percentage

Biance Stocks

Junior

Rock Bridge

7.5 points per game, 76 assists, 29 steals

Jahna Burris

Senior

Sturgeon

Led the Bulldogs to a 12-13 record and a spot in the district semifinals

Carter Simkins

Senior

Centralia

11.2 points per game, 3.3 rebounds per game, 1.6 steals per game

Avery Oetting

Freshman

Hallsville

Helped the Lady Indians to 10 wins and a spot in the district quarterfinals

BOYS BASKETBALL STATS Name

Year

School

Stats

Isiaih Mosley

Senior

Rock Bridge

Finished the season with 22.5 PPG, 52 assists, 32 steals, 191 field goals made and 43 3-pointers made

Ja'Monta Black

Senior

Rock Bridge

Finished the season with 15.1 PPG, 54 assists, 34 steals, 53 percent field goal percentage and 44 percent from 3-point range

Dajuan Harris

Senior

Rock Bridge

Finished the season with 11.7 PPG, 136 assists, 68 steals and a 61.7 percent field goal percentage

Jarvis Jennings

Senior

Hickman

Cachao Gianquinto

Junior

Battle

16 points per game, 2.5 assists per game, 4.5 rebounds per game and 2.5 steals per game

Maricus Grant

Junior

Battle

13 points per game, 9.3 assists per game, 6.7 rebounds per game and 5.3 steals per game

Beau Washer

Senior

Tolton

Senior leader for Trailblazers' state-ranked district championship team

Nate Schwartze

Junior

Tolton

Starting point guard for Trailblazers' state-ranked district championship team

Sam Stichnote

Senior

Southern Boone

19.3 points per game, 11.8 rebounds per game, 4.1 assists per game, 2.8 steals per game

Rece Gilmore

Junior

Southern Boone

15.9 points per game, 4.4 rebounds per game, 4.0 assists per game and 2.2 steals per game

Guy Moran

Junior

Centralia

13.1 points per game, 5.3 rebounds per game, 1.2 steals per game

Kenny Stone

Senior

Sturgeon

Led the Bulldogs to a 19-7 record and a spot in the district semifinals

FInished the season with 22.8 PPG, 8.3 rebounds per game, 2.7 assists per game and a 47 percent field goal percentage

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BOYS SWIMMING & DIVING

Turner DeArmond Rock Bridge, Sophomore

Jack Koller Rock Bridge, Junior

Kyle Holzum Hickman, Senior

Braden Hopkins Rock Bridge, Senior

AJ Huskey Battle, Junior

Connor Jokerst Rock Bridge, Senior

Clayton Klein Hickman, Senior

Oakley Lorson Rock Bridge, Junior

Joe Ragsdell Hickman, Senior

Sam Ragsdell Hickman, Senior

Luke Valley Hickman, Senior

Jackson Veltrop Rock Bridge, Freshman

GIRLS SWIMMING & DIVING

Lauren Naeger Battle, Senior

Ansley Barnes Rock Bridge, Junior

2019

Mara Manion Rock Bridge, Sophomore

Grace Beahan Hickman, Senior

Olivia Henderson Rock Bridge, Sophomore

Sarah Vogt Hickman, Senior

Camille Lease Hickman, Junior

Elise Henderson Rock Bridge, Sophomore

Gen Jones Hickman, Sophomore

2019

Reagan Richards Rock Bridge, Junior

Ellie Peery Rock Bridge, Senior

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BOYS SWIMMING & DIVING STATS Name

Year

School

Sophomore

Rock Bridge

Kyle Holzum

Junior

Hickman

Braden Hopkins

Senior

Rock Bridge

AJ Huskey

Junior

Battle

Connor Jokerst

Senior

Rock Bridge

Clayton Klein

Senior

Hickman

Jack Koller

Junior

Rock Bridge

11th place 200 Medley relay, finished 25th in the 100 fly, 18th in the 100 breast and was on the 18th place 200 free relay

Oakley Lorson

Junior

Rock Bridge

Scored 26 points at state (11th 200 Medley Relay, 6th in 200 free, 6th in the 100 fly, & 9th in 400 Free Relay)

Joe Ragsdell

Senior

Hickman

31 points at state (5th 200 medley relay, 3rd in the 50 free, 4th in the 100 free, and 4th in the 400 free relay)

Sam Ragsdell

Senior

Hickman

15th on 200 free relay and 4th on 400 free relay

Luke Valley

Senior

Hickman

15 points at state (5th in 200 medley relay, 4th in the 500 free, and 4th in 400 free relay)

Freshman

Rock Bridge

Turner DeArmond

Jackson Veltrop

Stats 25 points at State (7th in the 200 free, 6th in the 500 free, and 9th in the 400 Free relay) Nine points at State (5th 200 medley, 17th 100 fly, 15th 200 free relay, 9th 100 back) Six points at State (11th 200 Medley relay, 18th 200 Free Relay, 11th 100 breast) Scored 40 points at state, Individual Champion in both 100 Fly and 200 IM, new school records in both events along with other school records broken this year. Named MSHSAA Swimmer of the meet at State 23 points at state (11th in the 200 Medley relay,, 9th in 200 free, 5th in 500 free, and 9th on 400 Free Relay) Nine points at state (5th 200 medley relay, 9th 100 free, 15th 200 free relay, and 4th 400 free relay)

Nine points at state (20th in 200 free, 9th in the 500 free, 18th 200 free relay, 9th 400 free relay)

GIRLS SWIMMING & DIVING STATS Name

Year

School

Lauren Naeger

Senior

Battle

Stats

Mara Manion

Sophomore

Rock Bridge

Scored 31.5 points at state (6th 200 Medley Relay, 4th in 100 free, 2nd in the 100 back, & 1st in 400 Free Relay)

Olivia Henderson

Sophomore

Rock Bridge

Scored 27 points at state (7th in the 100 free, 10th in the 200 Free Relay, 4th in the 100 back, and 1st in the 400 free relay)

Elise Henderson

Sophomore

Rock Bridge

24 points at state (6th in the 200 free, 8th in 500 free, 10th in 200 free relay, and 1st 400 Free Relay)

Reagan Richards

Junior

Rock Bridge

20 points at state (6th in the 200 Medley Relay, 8th in the 100 fly, & 9th in the 100 breaststroke)

Ansley Barnes

Junior

Rock Bridge

32 points at state (3rd in the 200 free, 3rd in the 500 free, 10th 200 free relay, and 1st in the 400 free relay)

Grace Beahan

Senior

Hickman

40 points at state, State Champion in the 200 free and 500 free and set the Class 2 state record in the 400 free

Sarah Vogt

Senior

Hickman

35 points at state, State Champion in the 100 breaststroke (10th in 200 medley relay, 4th in the 200 IM, and 3rd in 400 free relay)

Camille Lease

Junior

Hickman

23 points at state (7th 500 free, 9th 200 free relay, 8th 100 breaststroke, and 3rd in the 400 free relay)

Gen Jones

Sophomore

Hickman

6 points at state (11th 200 free, 22nd 100 free, 9th 200 free relay, and 3rd 400 free relay)

Ellie Peery

Senior

Rock Bridge

Scored 31 points at state (4th in the 200 IM and 3rd in the 100 fly)

5 points at state (6th 200 Medley relay, 12th 100 breaststroke)

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GIRLS wrestling

Belle Harrell Hickman, Junior

Julia Quan Hickman, Senior

Le Bria Cook Hickman, Senior

Anyha Cain Battle, Freshman

Taylor Reed Battle, Senior

boys WRESTLING

2019

Anna Stephens Rock Bridge, Freshman

2019

Teague Travis Tolton, Sophomore

Andrew Huddleston Hallsville, Junior

Trevor Bodine Centralia, Junior

Montgomery Mills Tolton, Senior

Monroe Mills Tolton, Junior

Wyatt Cooley Tolton, Junior

Marquis McCaster Rock Bridge, Sophomore

Jackson Shea Battle, Junior

Ethan Barr Hickman, Freshman

Grafton Littrell Centralia, Junior

Blake Schmidt Southern Boone, Senior

Devin York Battle, Senior

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girls wrestling STATS Name

Year

School

Stats

Belle Harrell

Junior

Hickman

22-0 record, state champion at 121 pounds

Julia Quan

Senior

Hickman

19-5 record, wrestled four matches at state

Lebria Cook

Senior

Hickman

25-6 record, wrestled two matches at state

Anyha Cain

Freshman

Battle

9-18 record, wrestled two matches at state

Taylor Reed

Senior

Battle

22-12 record, wrestled two matches at state

Freshman

Rock Bridge

28-5 record, wrestled three matches at state

Anna Stephens

Boys WRESTLING STATS Name

Year

School

Sophomore

Tolton

30-1 record, state champion in Class 1's 132-pound class

Andrew Huddleston

Junior

Hallsville

52-3 record, state champion in Class 1's 138-pound class

Trevor Bodine

Junior

Centralia

44-4 record, state champion in Class 2's 195-pound class

Montgomery Mills

Senior

Tolton

49-4 record, state runner-up in Class 1's 195-pound class

Monroe Mills

Junior

Tolton

41-8 record, 3rd place in Class 1's 285-pound class

Wyatt Cooley

Junior

Tolton

40-10 record, 3rd place in Class 1's 126-pound class

Marquis McCaster

Sophomore

Rock Bridge

Jackson Shea

Sophomore

Battle

Freshman

Hickman

30-8 record, wrestled three matches at state

Grafton Littrell

Junior

Centralia

38-11 record, 6th place in Class 2's 160-pound class

Blake Schmidt

Senior

Southern Boone

36-12 record, 6th place in Class 2's 138-pound class

Devin York

Senior

Battle

Teague Travis

Ethan Barr

Stats

24-12 record, wrestled four matches at state 34-15 record, state quarterfinalist

32-14 record, wrestled three matches at state

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▲ Young athlete takes selfie with Gabby. [PHOTO BY ELLEN FERRELL]

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Gabby Douglas autographs photos for enthusiastic fans.

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Terri Leifeste, Columbia Daily Tribune Senior Group Publisher, with Gabby Douglas [PHOTO BY ELLEN FERRELL]

▲ Gabby Douglas Tribbys’ event banner [PHOTO BY HAILEE HANSEN]

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Gabby Douglas poses with former Columbia Daily Tribune President, Andy Waters, and wife Suzette Waters.

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Girl poses with autographed photo [PHOTO BY ELLEN FERRELL]

▲ Gabby with superfan Olive Werth and her grandfather. [PHOTO BY DON SHRUBSHELL]

▲ Gold medalist Gabby Douglas signs athlete’s awards [PHOTO BY HAILEE HANSEN]

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AND THE WINNERS ARE...

Ellie Dimond, Rock Bridge Girls Cross Country

Chandler Gibbens, Hickman Boys Cross Country

Rece Gilmore, Southern Boone Boys Soccer

Hannah Larson, Hickman Girls Soccer

Lily Biggs, Centralia Volleyball

AJ Huskey, Battle Boys Swimming

Grace Beahan, Hickman Girls Swimming

Andrew Huddleston, Hallsville Boys Wrestling

Olivia Sowers, Rock Bridge Girls Golf

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Gwendolyn Bostick, Centralia Female Scholar Athlete of the Year

Robert Hunter, Tolton Male Kent Heitholt Award

Kendra Mackey, Battle Female Kent Heitholt Award

Not pictured: Several athletes won Tribby awards, but couldn’t attend the event in person due to training with college programs (Nathaniel Peat at Stanford, Emma Chapman at Kansas State, Peyton Davis at Tennessee and more) or were participating in camps to improve for future high school seasons. Those athletes had friends or family accept the awards in their honor.

Nathaniel Peat, Rock Bridge Football

Emma Chapman, Hickman Girls Basketball

Tyra Wilson, Rock Bridge Girls Track & Field

Jake Fraunfelder, Rock Bridge Boys Tennis

Mary “Belle” Harrell, Hickman Girls Wrestling

Taylor Graves, Tolton Female Coach of the Year

Corinne Farid, Rock Bridge Girls Tennis

Paige Bedsworth, Tolton Softball

Jim Scanlon, Rock Bridge Male Coach of the Year

Isiaih Mosley, Rock Bridge Boys Basketball

Parker Wright, Rock Bridge Baseball

George Monroe, Hickman Male Scholar Athlete of the Year

Christian Rischer, Tolton Boys Golf

Peyton Davis, Centralia Boys Track & Field

Teague Travis, Tolton H.E.A.R.T Award

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Corinne Farid Rock Bridge, Junior

Eleanor Fay Rock Bridge, Senior

Kate Bedsworth Tolton, Senior

Lily Biggs Centralia, Senior

Kyra Ward Centralia, Senior

Volleyball

Mary Hose Rock Bridge

Maggie Lin Rock Bridge

Emma Chapman Hickman, Senior

Amber Wright Tolton, Senior

Mirra Manolov Hickman, Freshman

Beth Heimann Centralia, Senior

Emma Wilson Rock Bridge, Senior

Eleanor Fay Rock Bridge, Senior

Mary Hose Rock Bridge, Junior

Maggie Lin Rock Bridge, Freshman

2019

Madison Smith Centralia, Senior

Jade Melton Hallsville, Junior

GIRLS TENNIS

Corinne Farid Rock Bridge, Junior

Anja Rock Bridge, Sophomore

Mirra Manolov Hickman, Freshman

2019

Anjali Ramesh Rock Bridge, Freshman

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Volleyball STATS Name

Year

School

Stats

Kate Bedsworth

Senior

Tolton

Lily Biggs

Senior

Centralia

86.2 percent serving percentage, 239 digs, 169 kills and 56 aces

Emma Chapman

Senior

Hickman

Selected as 1st team all-district, 236 kills and 86 blocks for the season

Beth Heimann

Senior

Centralia

95.5 percent serving percentage, 30 aces, 98 kills and 226 digs

Madison Smith

Senior

Centralia

93.2 percent serving percentage, 41 aces and 315 assists

Kyra Ward

Senior

Centralia

94.2 percent serving percentage, 14 aces and 264 digs

Amber Wright

Senior

Tolton

Emma Wilson

Senior

Rock Bridge

Jade Melton

Junior

Hallsville

184 digs as a senior leader

100 kills, 27 blocks, 105 digs and 17 aces Senior leader that helped the Bruins to the district semifinals 177 kills, 21 blocks, 131 digs and 54 aces

girls Tennis STATS Name

Year

School

Stats

Corinne Farid

Junior

Rock Bridge

Individual Class 2 state individual champion

Eleanor Fay

Senior

Rock Bridge

Class 2 doubles semifinalist

Mary Hose

Junior

Rock Bridge

Class 2 doubles semifinalist

Maggie Lin

Freshman

Rock Bridge

Part of Rock Bridge's state championship team

Mirra Manolov

Freshman

Hickman

Anjali Ramesh

Freshman

Rock Bridge

Advanced to state quarterfinals as singles competitor Part of Rock Bridge's state championship team

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GIRLS SOCCER

2019

Hannah Larson Hickman, Junior

Sophie Kovalenko Hickman, Junion

Payton Cooper Hickman, Junior

Riley Cooper Hickman, Junior

Caroline Cole Rock Bridge, Junior

Alexis Kliethermes Rock Bridge, Senior

Madeline Schrader Battle, Junior

Jersee Wren Southern Boone, Freshman

Koyia Prince Southern Boone, Senior

Grace Dunn Southern Boone, Freshman

Sophia Elfrink Tolton, Freshman

Haylee Ancell Southern Boone, Freshman

Savana Johnson Southern Boone, Senior

Ellie Helms Southern Boone, Freshman

BOYS SOCCER

2019

Andrew Davenport Christian Fellowship, Junior

Nate Durdle Rock Bridge, Senior

Rece Gilmore Southern Boone, Junior

Sam Gonzalez Tolton, Senior

Nick Grabner Southern Boone, Junior

Lael Haile Tolton, Junior

Jayton Johnson Rock Bridge, Senior

Carson Linder Rock Bridge, Senior

Go Suan Muang Battle, Senior

Trenton Roney Southern Boone, Sophomore

Michael Stroud Christian Fellowship, Senior

Bradley West Hickman, Senior

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GIRLS SOCCER STATS Name

Year

School

Stats

Hannah Larson

Junior

Hickman

27 goals, 10 assists, four game-winning goals

Sophie Kovalenko

Junior

Hickman

10 goals, four assists, three game-winning goals

Payton Cooper

Junior

Hickman

Six goals, seven assists

Riley Cooper

Junior

Hickman

Four goals, nine assists

Caroline Cole

Junior

Rock Bridge

20 goals, seven assists, six game-winning goals

Alexis Kliethermes

Senior

Rock Bridge

Defensive leader for Rock Bridge

Madeline Schrader

Junior

Battle

Jersee Wren

Freshman

Southern Boone

40 goals, 21 assists, 14 game-winning goals

Koyia Prince

Senior

Southern Boone

36 goals, 20 assists, two game-winning goals

Grace Dunn

Freshman

Southern Boone

15 goals, five assists, two game-winning goals

Sophia Elfrink

Freshman

Tolton

15 goals, one assist, three game-winning goals

Haylee Ancell

Freshman

Southern Boone

Nine goals, 13 assists, one game-winning goal

Senior

Southern Boone

Defensive leader for SBC

Freshman

Southern Boone

Nine goals, 13 assists

Savana Johnson Ellie Helms

32 goals, 10 assists, four game-winning goals

BOYS SOCCER STATS Name

Year

Stats

Andrew Davenport

Junior

Christian Fellowship

Nate Durdle

Senior

Rock Bridge

Rece Gilmore

Junior

Southern Boone

Sam Gonzalez

Senior

Tolton

Nick Grabner

Junior

Southern Boone

Lael Haile

Junior

Tolton

Jayton Johnson

Senior

Rock Bridge

23 goals, nine assists, six game-winning goals

Carson Linder

Senior

Rock Bridge

17-6-1 record as a goalie, 0.91 GAA

Go Suan Muang

Senior

Battle

17 goals, five assists, three game-winning goals

Trenton Roney

Sophomore

Southern Boone

Two goals, four assists, SBC's leader in defense

Michael Stroud

Senior

Christian Fellowship

Bradley West

Senior

Hickman

17-3-0 record as a goalie, 0.62 GAA 16 goals, eight assists, four game-winning goals 34 goals, 16 assists, 10 game-winning goals 11 goals, two assists, three game-winning goals 20-5-0 record as a goalie, 1.04 GAA 10 goals, 13 assists

24 goals, 16 assists, six game-winning goals Two goals, one assist, two game-winning goals

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BOYS TRACK & FIELD

Cortney Watkins Hickman, Senior

George Monroe Hickman, Junior

Marcus Manuel Rock Bridge, Senior

Eli Darrough Rock Bridge, Senior

Chandler Gibbens Hickman, Senior

Trevonne Hicks Battle, Junior

La’Rue Martin Battle, Senior

Martez Manuel Rock Bridge, Senior

Peyton Davis Centralia, Senior

GIRLS track & field

Serena Williams Battle, Senior

Paige Magee Battle, Junior

Karly Parcell Hickman, Junior

Kayleigh Reichert Battle, Freshman

Zaida Williams Hickman, Senior

2019

Paris Williams Battle, Senior

Tyra Wilson Rock Bridge, Sophomore

Kailey Johnson Hickman, Junior

Maci Steuber Rock Bridge, Freshman

2019

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BOYS TRACK & FIELD STATS Name

Year

School

Stats

Cortney Watkins

Senior

Hickman

Class 5 state champion in 300 meter hurdles, fourth place in the long jump

George Monroe

Junior

Hickman

Fifth place in Class 5 in the 100 meter dash, member of Kewpie relay teams

Chandler Gibbens

Senior

Hickman

Third place in Class 5 3200 meter run, fourth place in Class 5 1600 meter run

Eli Darrough

Senior

Rock Bridge

Ninth place in Class 5 pole vault, member of Bruin relay teams

Martez Manuel

Senior

Rock Bridge

Class 5 state champion in the 110 meter hurdles, fourth place in Class 5 300 meter hurdles

Marcus Manuel

Senior

Rock Bridge

Member of Bruin relay teams

Trevonne Hicks

Junior

Battle

Member of Spartan relay teams

La'Rue Martin

Senior

Battle

Member of Spartan relay teams

Peyton Davis

Senior

Centralia

Class 3 state champion in the high jump and long jump. Second place in the javelin, fifth place in the 300 hurdles

GIRLS track & Field STATS Name

Year

School

Serena Williams

Senior

Battle

Third place in Class 5 triple jump, sixth place in Class 5 100 meter dash

Paige Magee

Junior

Battle

Second place in Class 5 300 meter hurdles, fourth place in Class 5 100 meter hurdles, sixth in Class 5 200 meter dash

Freshman

Battle

Eighth place in Class 5 pole vault

Paris Williams

Senior

Battle

Fourth place in Class 5 discus throw, 10th place in shot put

Kailey Johnson

Junior

Hickman

Member of Kewpie relay teams

Karly Parcell

Junior

Hickman

Second place in Class 5 discus throw

Zaida Williams

Senior

Hickman

Third place in Class 5 discus throw

Sophomore

Rock Bridge

Class 5 state champion in the 300 meter hurdles, triple jump and 100 meter dash. Second place in Class 5 200 meter dash

Freshman

Rock Bridge

State qualifier in the 3200 meter run

Keyleigh Reichert

Tyra Wilson Maci Steuber

Stats

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GIRLS golf

Jayden Berrey Tolton, Sophomore

Bailey Bexten Harrisburg, Junior

Maddie Orr Rock Bridge, Junior

Madison Duff Rock Bridge, Senior

Olivia Sowers Rock Bridge, Senior

Alice Golden Tolton, Junior

Lexi Waters Hickman, Senior

2019

Madison Moller Rock Bridge, Sophomore

Sydney Willingham Rock Bridge, Junior

Boys Golf

Cole Deppe Battle, Senior

Sean Minor Rock Bridge, Sophomore

Keith Schaezler Rock Bridge, Senior

William Hose Rock Bridge, Freshman

Chase Knorr Rock Bridge, Freshman

Ryan Choe Rock Bridge, Junior

Christian Rischer Tolton, Freshman

Joseph Fallis Tolton, Junior

Parker Hartman Tolton, Junior

Tanner Brandow Centralia, Junior

2019

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GIRLS Golf STATS Name

Year

School

Jayden Berrey

Sophomore

Tolton

Bailey Bexten

Junior

Harrisburg

Finished 59th at Class 1 Tournament with a two-day total of 215

Madison Duff

Senior

Rock Bridge

Finished 48th at Class 2 Tournament with a two-day total of 181

Alice Golden

Junior

Tolton

Finished 32nd at Class 1 Tournament with a two-day total of 197

Sophomore

Rock Bridge

Finished T-16th at Class 2 Tournament with a two-day total of 164

Maddie Orr

Junior

Rock Bridge

Finished 30th in state, 4th at Sectionals, tied for 4th in districts

Olivia Sowers

Senior

Rock Bridge

Finished 4th at Class 2 State Tournament, 3rd at sectionals, co-champ for districts

Lexi Waters

Senior

Hickman

Finished T-54th at Class 2 Tournament with a two-day total of 185

Sydney Willingham

Junior

Rock Bridge

Finished T-60th at Class 2 Tournament with a two-day total of 188

Madison Moller

Stats Finished 31st at Class 1 Tournament with two-day total of 196

boys Golf STATS Name

Year

School

Cole Deppe

Senior

Battle

Finished 81st in Class 4 with a two-day score of 172

Sean Minor

Sophomore

Rock Bridge

Finished T-18th in Class 4 with a two-day total of 154

Senior

Rock Bridge

Finished T-18th in Class 4 with a two-day total of 154

William Hose

Freshman

Rock Bridge

Finished T-41st in Class 4 with a two-day total of 161

Chase Knorr

Freshman

Rock Bridge

Finished T-41st in Class 4 with a two-day total of 161

Junior

Rock Bridge

Finished 60th in Class 4 with a two-day total of 166

Freshman

Tolton

Finished 2nd in Class 2 with a two-day score of 148

Joseph Fallis

Junior

Tolton

Finished 15th in Class 2 with a two-day score of 168

Parker Hartman

Junior

Tolton

Finished 24th in Class 2 with a two-day score of 171

Tanner Brandow

Junior

Centralia

Keith Schaezler

Ryan Choe Christian Rischer

Stats

Helped Centralia to district and conference championship

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BOYS CROSS COUNTRY

2019

Jayden Allen Hallsville, Freshman

Alan Austene Hallsville, Freshman

Nate Forck Tolton, Junior

Chandler Gibbens Hickman, Senior

Matthew Hauser Rock Bridge, Senior

Kyle Hiller Battle, Senior

Rowan Musick CIS, Senior

Duke Newsted Centralia, Junior

Mojuba Shonekan Rock Bridge, Senior

Isaac Smith Southern Boone, Senior

Isaiah Spellman Rock Bridge, Junior

Charles Werth Hickman, Senior

GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY

2019

Schyler Angell Centralia, Sophomore

Mary-Rourke Boyd Tolton, Sophomore

Grace Brinkmann Hickman, Senior

Baylie Combs Harrisburg, Sophomore

Ellie Dimond Rock Bridge, Junior

Anna Gangloff Tolton, Junior

Mallory Gard Rock Bridge, Freshman

Lauren Hervey Tolton, Sophomore

Ji-Sung Lee Rock Bridge, Senior

Lainey Maddix Tolton, Freshman

Maci Steuber Rock Bridge, Freshman

Kaitlyn Weil Harrisburg, Senior

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BOYS CROSS COUNTRY STATS Name

Year

School

Stats

Jayden Allen

Freshman

Hallsville

Finished 38th in Class 2 at State with a time of 18:30.68

Alan Austene

Freshman

Hallsville

Finished 54th in Class 2 at State with a time of 18:50.97

Nate Forck

Junior

Tolton

Finished 28th in Class 2 at State with a time of 18:10.82

Chandler Gibbens

Senior

Hickman

Finished 4th in Class 4 at State with a time of 16:10.46

Matthew Hauser

Senior

Rock Bridge

Finished 16th in Class 4 at State with a time of 16:35.10

Kyle Hiller

Senior

Muriel Battle

Finished 128th in Class 4 at State with a time of 17:52.77

Rowan Musick

Senior

CIS

Finished 10th in Class 1 at State with a time of 18:03.13

Duke Newsted

Junior

Centralia

Finished 96th in Class 3 at State with a time of 18:35.17

Mojuba Shonekan

Senior

Rock Bridge

Finished 117th in Class 2 at State with a time of 17:43.41

Isaac Smith

Senior

Southern Boone

Finished 57th in Class 3 at State with a time of 18:05.74

Isaiah Spellman

Junior

Rock Bridge

Finished 116th in Class 4 at State with a time of 17:43.41

Charles Werth

Senior

Hickman

Finished 84th in Class 4 at State with a time of 17:24.27

GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY STATS Name

Year

School

Stats

Schyler Angell

Sophomore

Centralia

Finished 133rd in Class 3 at State with a time of 23:34.34

Mary-Rourke Boyd

Sophomore

Tolton

Finished 47th in Class 2 at State with a time of 22:43.76

Grace Brinkmann

Senior

Hickman

Finished 95th in Class 4 at State with a time of 21:07.27

Baylie Combs

Sophomore

Harrisburg

Finished 74th in Class 1 at State with a time of 25:10.36

Ellie Dimond

Junior

Rock Bridge

Finished 52nd in Class 4 at State with a time of 20:33.28

Anna Gangloff

Junior

Tolton

Finished 31st in Class 2 at State with a time of 22:22.80

Mallory Gard

Freshman

Rock Bridge

Finished 59th in Class 4 at State with a time of 20:35.06

Sophomore

Tolton

Finished 60th in Class 2 at State with a time of 23:14.64

Senior

Rock Bridge

Finished 57th in Class 4 at State with a time of 20:34.61

Lainey Maddix

Freshman

Tolton

Finished 33th in Class 2 at State with a time of 22:25.56

Maci Steuber

Freshman

Rock Bridge

Finished 58th in Class 4 at State with a time of 20:34.61

Senior

Harrisburg

Finished 65th in Class 1 at State with a time of 24:57.12

Lauren Hervey Ji-Sung Lee

Kaitlyn Weil

Best of Prep Tribby Sports Awards

Softball

2019

Gwendolyn Bostick Centralia, Senior

Emily King Hickman, Junior

Abby Hurtado Hickman, Junior

Ella Schouten Rockbridge, Sophomore

Paige Bedsworth Tolton, Sophomore

Courtney Widmer Tolton, Senior

Emily Lawler Tolton, Senior

Bridget Bartlett Tolton, Freshman

Camreyn Schaller Southern Boone, Junior

Emma Bright Sturgeon, Senior

Madison White Rock Bridge, Junior

Andi Walters Battle, Junior

BASEBALL

2019

Kellen Williamson Battle, Junior

Jared Baker Battle, Senior

Derrick Evers Tolton, Senior

Spencer Miles Rock Bridge, Senior

Parker Wright Rock Bridge, Junior

Spencer Nivens Rock Bridge, Senior

Kyle Brown Hickman, Junior

Coulton Doyle Hickman, Senior

Teague Robertson Hickman, Junior

Conner Ashton Hickman, Senior

Noah Patrick Rock Bridge, Senior

Zane Parnell Hallsville, Senior

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softball stats Name

Year

School

Stats

Gwendolyn Bostick

Senior

Centralia

Finished the season with a .476 batting average, 10 doubles, two triples, four HRs and 28 RBIs

Emily King

Junior

Hickman

Finished the season with 21 singles, eight doubles, three triples, five HRs and 23 RBIs

Abby Hurtado

Junior

Hickman

As a pitcher, 126 1/3 innings pitched, 12 wins, 65 strikeouts, 2.71 ERA. As a hitter, .288 batting average, 12 RBIs

Ella Schouten

Sophomore

Rock Bridge

Paige Bedsworth

Sophomore

Tolton

As a hitter, .375 batting average and 29 RBIs. In the circle, 17 wins, 1.24 ERA and 263 Ks

Courtney Widmer

Senior

Tolton

Finished the season with a .379 batting average, 10 RBIs and 23 runs

Emily Lawler

Senior

Tolton

.275 batting average, 17 RBIs and 14 runs scored

Bridget Bartlett

Freshman

Tolton

.329 batting average, 11 RBIs and 19 runs scored

Camryn Schaller

Junior

Southern Boone

Emma Bright

Senior

Sturgeon

Madison White

Junior

Rock Bridge

Andi Walters

Junior

Battle

Integral member of the Bruins’ team

Finished the season with .370 batting average. In the circle, she struck out 128 batters and had a 1.52 ERA Received all-state honors Integral member of the Bruins’ team Integral member of the Spartans' team

baseball stats Name

Year

School

Stats

Kellen Williamson

Junior

Battle

32 hits, 22 singles, five doubles, four triples and eight RBIs

Jared Baker

Senior

Battle

31 hits, 21 singles, eight doubles, one triple, one home run, 11 RBIs

Derrick Evers

Senior

Tolton

Rockhurst University signee and senior leader for the Trailblazers

Spencer Miles

Senior

Rock Bridge

As a pitcher, four wins, 1.97 ERA and 65 Ks. As a batter, .297 batting average, 13 RBIs and six doubles

Parker Wright

Junior

Rock Bridge

As a pitcher, seven wins, 0.80 ERA and 70 Ks. As a batter, 6 HRs, .404 batting average and 37 RBIs

Spencer Nivens

Senior

Rock Bridge

.381 batting average, 19 RBIs, seven doubles and three triples

Kyle Brown

Junior

Hickman

As a pitcher, five wins, one save & 49 strikeouts. As a batter, one HR, 22 RBIs, 34 hits & .340 batting average

Coulton Doyle

Senior

Hickman

.381 batting average, 40 hits, 11 doubles, two triples, five home runs and 35 RBIs

Teague Robertson

Junior

Hickman

.387 batting average, 41 hits, 11 doubles, two triples, 18 RBIs

Conner Ashton

Senior

Hickman

.376 batting average, 38 hits, four doubles, one triple, five home runs and 22 RBIs

Noah Patrick

Senior

Rock Bridge

Zane Parnell

Senior

Hallsville

.352 batting average, 37 hits, six doubles, one triple and 22 RBIs As a hitter, .364 batting average, 15 RBIs, .450 OBP. As a pitcher, 38 Ks, 1.97 ERA and 45 1/3 innings pitched

Best of Prep Tribby Sports Awards

COACH OF THE YEAR NOMINEES MALE

FEMALE

JIM SCANLON, ROCK BRIDGE

TAYLOR GRAVES, TOLTON

BEN LOEB, ROCK BRIDGE

JILL NAGEL, ROCK BRIDGE

TRENT TRACY, SOUTHERN BOONE

TAYLOR BIRSA, COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS

JUSTIN CONYERS, BATTLE

JANEL TWEHOUS, ROCK BRIDGE

KENT HEITHOLT SPORTSMANSHIP NOMINEES BOYS

GIRLS

ROBERT HUNTER, TOLTON

KENDRA MACKEY, BATTLE

SAM STICHNOTE, SOUTHERN BOONE

SOPHIA ELFRINK, TOLTON

TREVOR BODINE, CENTRALIA

KAILEY JOHNSON, HICKMAN

CORTNEY WATKINS, HICKMAN

ELEANOR FAY, ROCK BRIDGE

▲ Family enjoys their meal at the Tribby Awards banquet [DON SHRUBSHELL/TRIBUNE]

▲ Tribby Awards banquet table [DON SHRUBSHELL/TRIBUNE]

▲ Gabby answers a question from Tribune Sports Editor, Kevin Graeler.

[DON SHRUBSHELL/TRIBUNE]

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Congratulations!

2019 Best of Prep

AWARD WINNERS MU H E A LT H CA R E IS P RO U D TO S U P P O RT BO O NE COUN TY ATHLETES.