On Monday, May 4, the David Emanuel Academy (DEA) community gathered for its annual Spring Sports Banquet to honor the dedication, grit, and sportsmanship of its varsity athletes. The evening served as a tribute to the hard work displayed across basketball, track and field, golf, tennis, and baseball.
The night was headlined by two historic achievements for the Eagles’ athletic programs. For the second consecutive year, the DEA Golf Team was celebrated for securing the State Championship, solidifying their status as a regional powerhouse. Additionally, the Baseball Team was recognized for clinching the Region Championship; the team continues their post-season run as they contend for the state title.
Individual excellence was also in the spotlight as coaches presented awards to the following student-athletes:
Girls Basketball Awards
MVP-Kaley Flowers
MVP-Aubrey Williams
Coaches' Award-Bailey McNure
Most Improved Player-Aubrey Scott
All Region-Kaley Flowers, Aubrey Williams, Addalyn Terwilliger
All State-Kaley Flowers and Aubrey Williams
Boys Basketball Awards
MVP-Ethan Fields
Coaches' Award-Karson Kettles
Coaches' Award-Layton Terwilliger
Most Improved Player-Jack Evan Fields
All Region- Karson Kettles and Ethan Fields
All State- Ethan Fields
Tennis Awards
Most Outstanding Girls Tennis player - Kaley Flowers
Most Outstanding Girls Tennis player- Payton Peebles
Most Outstanding Boys Tennis Player - Paxton Dixon
Most Outstanding Boys Tennis Player - Ben Griner
All Region-Kaley Flowers, Payton Peebles, Paxton Dixon, AJ Edenfield, Jack Evan Fields, Ben Griner
All State- Kaley Flowers and Payton Peebles
Boys Track
High Point Award-Mason Williams
High Point Award-Mason Boatright
Girls Track
High Point Award-Kaley Flowers
Golf
Cooper Riner Most Valuable Golfer
All State- Cooper Riner
